News
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Kerbside collections gaining momentum
Kerbside CollectiveNewsAfter a month of kerbside rubbish and recycling collection service, great progress is being made across the Western Bay to divert waste from landfill.
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New name and new facilities for Maketu reserve
NewsA popular piece of land near Maketu will soon be called Otaiparia Reserve.
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New Katikati playground officially opened
NewsKatikati’s new playground was officially opened today.
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Digital hub brings benefits to Katikati
NewsKatikati’s new digital hub in The Centre - Pātuki Manawa has fast become a hot spot for people seeking to connect and easily access new technology.
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John Holyoake welcomed as Western Bay’s new CEO
NewsJohn Holyoake has officially stepped into his new role as Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s CEO.
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Council remains open-minded on Three Waters
Three Waters ReformNewsDespite a $21.3m funding incentive Council will work with the community to gauge their understanding of the need for change,
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Kerbside Coach to educate on how to recycle right
Kerbside CollectiveNewsCouncil’s Kerbside Coach is on a mission to help educate the community on how to recycle right.
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Positive start to kerbside collections
NewsTogether we've diverted approximately 40 tonnes of material from landfill in the first week of our kerbside rubbish and recycling service.
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Pongakawa students enjoy wetland lesson
NewsNot many schools have their own wetland but Pongakawa School does. At the edge of the school grounds lies 1.5 ha of restored wetland, planted with native vegetation.
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Council to put community first with Three Waters
Three Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is looking closely at the information released by the Government on its 3 Waters proposals.
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Council adopts Long Term Plan 2021-2031
NewsCouncil has adopted its Long Term Plan 2021-2031, following a record level of community feedback.
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Construction Contract awarded for Ōmokoroa Domain Playground upgrade
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is pleased to confirm that Downer has been awarded the construction contract for the upgrade of the Ōmokoroa playground.
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Kerbside Collective kicks off this week
Kerbside CollectiveNewsHere's what you need to know about putting your bins out to make sure they’re collected each week.
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One week left for early dog registrations
NewsThere’s just one week left to get your dog registered and go in the draw for some pooch pampering.
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Waihī Beach Forest Loop Trail construction to stop during winter
NewsConstruction of the final forest section of the Waihī Beach loop trail is on hold over winter and access remains closed for safety reasons.
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Road safety on the agenda at Katikati community information session
NewsKatikati residents are invited to share their views on proposed road safety improvements in the area at a community information session next month.
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Final Pongakawa recycle drop-off this weekend
NewsThis Saturday (19 June) is Council's final rural recycling drop-off at Pongakawa BP.
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Kerbside Collective bin deliveries nearly complete
Kerbside CollectiveNewsThe delivery of more than 62,000 bins for Council's new kerbside waste and recycling collections is nearly complete.
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Love your dog with early registration
NewsGet your dog in a red tag this month and your pooch could be in for some pampering!
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Council goes digital with District Plan
NewsCouncil is making it easier for people to navigate the District Plan with the launch of a user-friendly ePlan.