News
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Ambassadors wanted to promote responsible freedom camping
NewsLooking for the ultimate summer job - this could be it.
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Omokoroa projects information evening
NewsThe Omokoroa community is invited to an information evening next week to find out more about the infrastructure developments taking place across the Omokoroa peninsula over the next two years.
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Low flying helicopter to inspect power poles in rural Tauranga
NewsFrom 27 November to 3 December Powerco will be using low flying helicopters to take photos of all their power poles in rural Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty region.
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Ultimate Fun Fest day and night at TECT Park this Saturday
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District and Tauranga City councils invite you to the TECT Park Ultimate Fun Fest featuring an extravaganza of free entertainment to mark the park’s 10th birthday.
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Waihi Beach reservoir carpark works
NewsWork on the Waihi Beach reservoir carpark extension will be starting on Monday 23 November. We expect it to be finished on 13 December (weather dependent).
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Council keeps wary eye on water use in Western Bay
NewsWater use over summer will be carefully watched by Council to ensure there is enough for everyone if drought conditions prevail.
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Digital Hub brings new opportunity to Katikati
NewsKatikati’s new regional digital hub in The Centre - Pātuki Manawa, will be open on Thursday, 3 December for the local community to discover new opportunities for grassroots digital access.
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Site blessing paves way for Omokoroa Road upgrade
NewsA blessing and sod turning in Omokoroa this morning heralded the start of construction of the Omokoroa Road urbanisation, from Western Avenue to Tralee Street.
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Adela Stewart Drive tennis courts closed temporarily
NewsThe tennis courts at Adela Stewart Drive Recreation Reserve in Athenree will be closed to the public from Friday 6 November to Friday 27 November for court resurfacing and new fencing.
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Katikati Recycling Centre closes temporarily for resurfacing
NewsKatikati Recycling Centre will be closed from Monday 9 November, reopening on Thursday 26 November.
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Western Bay pools open with a party
NewsWe're throwing open the pool gates in November to celebrate the start of summer and the opening of our public pools for the season.
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Panepane Purakau to return to hapū
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has agreed to return ownership of the eastern end of Matakana Island to its ancestral owners.
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Rogers Road Reserve carpark unavailable
NewsThe Rogers Road Reserve carpark near Pukehina will be unavailable from Thursday 29 October for approximately one week (weather dependent) while our contractors chip-seal the carpark.
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Community continues to help shape Western Bay’s future
NewsWestern Bay residents have continued to share their thoughts on what their District could look like in the future.
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Dave Hume Pool closure
NewsDue to a problem with the pump, the main pool will be closed for up to two weeks. The small pool remains open for the public and Evolution Aquatics swimming lessons.
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Omokoroa community invited to road upgrade meeting
NewsThe Omokoroa community is invited to a public meeting next week with Council and J Swap Contractors, for more information on the upgrade of Omokoroa Road from Tralee Street to Western Avenue.
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Healthy Housing Programme receives $1.5M through funding partnership
NewsLocal funders and agencies have come together to tackle one of our region’s biggest problems; that our poor housing stock is having a serious impact on our health.
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Ultimate Fun Fest to celebrate TECT Park’s 10th year
NewsCome and celebrate TECT Park's 10th birthday on Saturday 28 November, with an extravaganza of free fun, entertainment, activities and birthday celebrations.
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Carpark closures at Te Puna Station Rd and Puketoki Reserve
NewsThe Te Puna Station Road Reserve carpark and the Puketoki Reserve carpark in Leyland Road, Whakamarama, will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday for resealing.
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Harbourside purchase adds to Council’s reserve portfolio
NewsA piece of foreshore land at the end of Beach Road, Katikati, has been bought by Western Bay of Plenty District Council to provide more recreational land.
