News
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Growing pains? We’ve got a plan for that
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe SmartGrowth Strategy is our plan to manage growth in the western Bay of Plenty sub-region. .
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One week left for for Waihī Beach Community Board nominations
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsNominations are open for another seven days to become the next Waihī Beach Community Board member.
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Te Puke, meet your new Community Board member
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsNeena Chauhan has been declared elected to the Te Puke Community Board.
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Funding boost for Western Bay community projects
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsHuge congrats to the groups who have snapped up funding for a range of fantastic community projects around the Western Bay!
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Tourism fund provides boost for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThere will be improved opportunities to take in the scenic sights of the Western Bay of Plenty, thanks to a Government grant and Council co-funding.
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One week before nominations close for Te Puke by-election
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsAre you still thinking about putting your name forward to be Te Puke’s next Community Board Member? There are only seven days left to do so.
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Climate Action Festival on from 10-17 September
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA week-long series of events celebrating positive stories and climate action across the Bay of Plenty.
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Annual Plan balances progress with financial prudence for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsKey community facilities will get an upgrade thanks to Western Bay’s Annual Plan.
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Nau Mai Rā - Western Bay welcomes newcomers
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil will roll out the welcome mat for all newcomers during Welcoming Week 2023, set to run from 1 September to 10 September.
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Waihī Beach Community Board by-election to be held
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWaihī Beach residents will vote to fill the vacant Community Board seat following the resignation of Alan Kurtovich.
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Pawsome dog walk in Te Puke
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsHey dog lovers - don’t let the chilly mornings stop you from getting out for a wander!
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What’s next for TECT Park?
NewsOur well-loved, award winning TECT Park is now over 10 years old and to celebrate, we’re looking to see what new activities and experiences we could add to the park.
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Council votes to establish Māori wards
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will have Māori wards for the 2025 and 2028 local body elections after councillors decided its establishment in an Extraordinary Meeting.
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What’s the future of Te Puna Station Road?
Kaimai WardNewsWhere do you stand on the future of Te Puna Station Road? Do you want us to re-open one lane to eastbound traffic, or keep it closed?
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Te Puke choose your ride!
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA new cycleway is coming to Te Puke, and you’re invited to help finalise the plans.
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SH2 closure for install of interchange beams
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsOn 28, 29 and 30 August between 8pm and 6am, SH2 Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road will be closed on both sides, for the safe installation of the interchange beams for the Rangiuru Business Park.
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Bay of Plenty Mayors join forces in response to climate risk
NewsBay of Plenty Mayors, Chairs and Councils are taking a collaborative approach to climate risk mitigation.
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Tauranga Western Bay events receive a $223,000 funding injection
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe latest round of the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund (TWBCEF) has resulted in 18 applications receiving a combined total of $223,000.
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Sections of Te Puke’s No.1 Road to be rebuilt and widened
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsOne of Te Puke’s busy roads will get a partial reconstruction to improve safety and make it more user-friendly.
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Nominations open for Te Puke Community Board by-election
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsKeen to give back to the Te Puke community, or know someone who is? Now’s the time!
