News
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Te Puke walkway partly closed
NewsThe Te Ara Kahikatea Walkway and Cycleway will be partially closed this Wednesday and Thursday (14-15 October), while KiwiRail does repairs to the bridge by the Waiari Stream.
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Te Puke hosts creative writing course for migrants
NewsTe Puke Library is offering free creative writing workshop for migrants, led by local author and educationalist Angie Belcher.
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Whopper summer ahead for Wander Dogs
NewsIt’s going to be a furrtastic summer for doggie walks with Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s new-look Wander Dogs Summer Series starting next month.
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Te Puke Highway roadworks start this month – expect delays
NewsPreparations are underway for resealing roadworks on Te Puke Highway, starting this month and expected to be completed before Christmas.
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International credit rating confirms strong financial outlook
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has performed strongly through the COVID-19 pandemic and is forecast to maintain a strong comparative position among New Zealand local authorities.
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Western Bay Council creates predator-free backyard
NewsTaking the lead in making its own backyard pest free and bird friendly has been an important project at Western Bay District Council headquarters this year.
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Contract awarded for Omokoroa Road upgrade
NewsThe construction contract for the Omokoroa Road upgrade from Western Avenue to Tralee Street has been awarded to J Swap Contractors Limited.
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Western Bay Council signs off Annual Report
NewsCouncil has adopted its 2019/20 Annual Report and has come through one of the toughest years on record with a relatively strong balance sheet compared to other councils.
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Omokoroa pavilion opening realises dream
NewsCommunity collaboration is being praised as the driving force for Omokoroa’s new $1.6 million sports pavilion turning from a dream into a reality.
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Panepane Purakau submissions available
NewsSubmissions on the proposed return of ownership of Panepane Purakau are available for the public to view ahead of Council making a final decision on the proposal next month.
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New opening hours for Waihi Beach Library and Service Centre
NewsWaihi Beach residents will be able to visit their library and Council office every day from Monday to Saturday, following changes to make opening hours more convenient and less confusing to customers.
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Safe Community status retained for Western Bay and Tauranga
NewsAchieving local solutions for local problems has been key to Western Bay and Tauranga continuing to retain and advance their Safe Community status.
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Your views needed to continue shaping Western Bay’s Future District
NewsIs the Western Bay heading in the right direction for the next decade? We want to hear from you about what you love about living here and how you'd like to see the District progress.
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Tanners Point Boat Ramp dredging
NewsFrom Thursday 17 September, Council's contractors will be starting maintenance work at the Tanners Point Boat Ramp.
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Waihi Beach works
NewsTwo significant upgrade projects are being carried out in Waihi Beach over the next two weeks, starting from Monday 14 September.
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‘Fantastical’ playground coming to Omokoroa
NewsOmokoroa is to get a new destination playground following approval of the $1.04 million development to replace the existing outdated playground on the Domain foreshore.
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Omokoroa Library prepares to move house
NewsThe Omokoroa Library and Service Centre at McDonnell Street will be closed for business from 18 to 21 September 2020 while 10,000 books are shifted to the centre's new location in Western Ave.
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Clean Up Week
NewsKeep New Zealand Beautiful’s Clean Up Week is on now! Be part of the country's largest litter clean up by joining your local community clean up event.
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Pongakawa recycling drop-off resumes next month
NewsThe fortnightly mobile recycling drop-off at BP Pongakawa proved so successful that it will start again next month, running until 19 June 2021.
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Street lights switch to eco-friendly across Western Bay
NewsThe conversion of 1500 lights to LED (light emitting diode) is underway, starting in Omokoroa and moving to Waihi Beach in late September, followed by Maketu in December and Te Puke in February.
