Be part of the kōrero in your community
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting people to get involved in local conversations by attending a Community Forum in their neighbourhood.
Community Forums are an opportunity for people to kōrero with Council in an informal setting. Anyone with an issue or interest in what’s happening in their local area is welcome to attend.
Each of the District’s three wards will host a Community Forum during May, with the first event, the Katikati – Waihī Beach Community Forum, being held at The Centre – Pātuki Manawa Digital Hub on Wednesday, 15 May, from 7pm.
The Kaimai Community Forum will be held the following week, on Wednesday, 22 May, at Council’s Main Office in Greerton, followed by the Maketu – Te Puke Community Forum, on Tuesday, 28 May, at the Paengaroa Community Hall.
The Forums sit alongside Community Boards and kōrero from the meeting is fed back to Council’s Community Committee, who can take matters further. They differ from Community Boards, who can refer matters to any committee in Council.
Councillors are assigned to lead the kōrero at each Forum - Anne Henry, Rodney Joyce and Allan Sole at Katikati – Waihī Beach, Don Thwaites and Tracey Coxhead at Kaimai, and Andy Wichers and Grant Dally at Maketu - Te Puke.
If people have a particular topic they would like to discuss, they can let Council know in advance by emailing governanceservices@westernbay.govt.nz.
“The Forums are an opportunity to discuss common issues, build relationships and work together for the good of the community,” says Council’s Governance Manager Greer Golding.
“These gathering are a great way for people to share their perspectives and ideas with Councillors, to help strengthen and shape our future communities.”
Community Forums
Katikati - Waihī Beach Community Forum, 15 May, 7pm, at The Centre - Pātuki Manawa Digital Hub, 21 Main Road, Katikati (Boyd Room)
Kaimai Community Forum, 22 May 2024, 7pm, Council Cafeteria, Council Main Office, 1484 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga
Maketu - Te Puke Community Forum, 28 May 2024, 7pm, Paengaroa Community Hall, 4 Old Coach Road, Paengaroa
