News
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It's Plastic Free July
NewsPlastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
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Western Bay distributes $300k to community groups
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has distributed $300,000 to local groups financially hit by COVID-19 through its Community Resilience Fund.
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Tauranga and Western Bay achieve Welcoming Communities national status
NewsWestern Bay District and Tauranga City councils have achieved further recognition for their great work in fostering cultural diversity and understanding through the Welcoming Communities programme.
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Temporary closure on Omokoroa cycleway
NewsWorks are being undertaken between Lynley Park Drive and Plummers Point next week. Temporary closures will be in place.
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Decrease in residential rates headlines 2020-21 Annual Plan
NewsMore than 60 percent of Western Bay of Plenty ratepayers will receive a decrease in their rates as part of Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Annual Plan.
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Council asks for help to prioritise earthquake-prone buildings
NewsWestern Bay residents are invited to help Western Bay of Plenty District Council define the location of “thoroughfares” where there are earthquake-prone buildings.
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Katikati bike rack a new feature in town
NewsKeith Lewis was driving through Katikati last year when he spotted a sign about a bike rack competition. His gut feeling told him he was going to win it.
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Pongakawa recycle drop-off extended
NewsWe're extending the rural recycling drop-off service in Pongakawa for another month – ending on 18 July 2020.
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Free entry to Western Bay Museum in June
NewsWestern Bay Museum in Katikati is offering free entry for the whole month of June and there are some great exhibits on show for the month.
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Western Bay groups keen to sign up for COVID funding
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has given $121,200 to community groups struggling to fund projects as a result of COVID-19 and there is still a further $178,800 to allocate.
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Katikati bypass to be considered for Long Term Plan consultation
NewsA local road option for a Katikati bypass may be considered by Western Bay of Plenty District Council as part of its 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP) consultation.
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Sails aloft on Katikati’s stormwater pond
NewsKatikati locals have been eager to make the most of the Highfields stormwater pond after recent rain turned it into a recreational lake.
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Pragmatic approach taken to draft Annual Plan
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council’s Annual Plan Committee is recommending that Council adopts its Annual Plan at the end of June with a 1.98% increase in total rates.
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Normal transmission to resume at recycling centres from 2 June
NewsIt’s been a patient wait but from next week all Western Bay recycling centres and greenwaste drop-off sites will be open for business again.
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The results are in
NewsA big THANK YOU to everyone that provided feedback on the 12 key topics through www.hellofuturedistrict.co.nz during March and April.
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Western Bay catches up with recycling and greenwaste
NewsRecycling centres and greenwaste drop-off sites have extended their operating hours to receive stockpiled plastics and greenwaste until the end of May.
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Temporary freedom camping hubs to close gradually
NewsThe three temporary freedom camping hubs set up in the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga City will be gradually closed over the next two weeks.
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Council to reinstate more facilities at Alert Level 2
NewsWestern Bay residents will be able to head to their favourite parks and playgrounds, borrow library books and drop off their recycling more frequently under COVID-19 Alert Level 2.
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Council gradually ramps up Western Bay recycling
NewsRecycling services in the Western Bay will resume gradually to full service as the COVID-19 alert transitions through Level Two, but only Katikati and Te Puke centres will operate during Level Two.
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$300,000 fund for community relief launched in the Western Bay
NewsA $300,000 fund to help Western Bay of Plenty groups providing assistance to the community through the COVID-19 pandemic is open for applications.
