News
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Off the beaten track: cycling gems in the Western Bay
NewsJust like that it’s almost February and Bike Month again.
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Annual Report caps off a busy 2022
NewsA year of overcoming challenges, smart decisions and wins make up Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s 2021/22 Annual Report.
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Discover the best kurī-friendly walks in the Western Bay
Interesting ReadsNewsDid you know there are over 20 places to take your dog (kurī) for a walk in the Western Bay?
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Camp with care in the Western Bay
Interesting ReadsNewsCamping is a rite of passage in New Zealand. Each summer we hustle to get a good spot close to a lake, a river, beach or forest, and enjoy time reconnecting with whānau surrounded by nature.
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Your summer reads sorted!
Interesting ReadsNewsLooking for a good summer read and not sure where to start? The team at Western Bay of Plenty District Council Libraries have you sorted.
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Major road improvements complete in Ōmokoroa
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsTwo key roads in Ōmokoroa are now safer and easier to use thanks to major upgrades completed this month.
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Meri Kirihimete from Mayor Denyer and the Western Bay team
NewsMeri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te wā. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a relaxing break.
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Mayor Denyer adds civil defence deputy chair role to his list
NewsWestern Bay Mayor James Denyer joins Kawerau Mayor Kawerau Mayor in guiding the top level of decision making for emergency management in the region.
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Te Puke Library and Service Centre closed Saturday 17 December
NewsThe Te Puke Library and Service Centre will close tomorrow, Saturday 17 December, due to illness in the library team.
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Be an IMPACTS superhero this summer
NewsTamariki need some downtime and an indoor break from that hot summer sun these school holidays? Join the IMPACTS superhero team to get prepared for an emergency and win some cool prizes!
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New and improved Hayward Park playground ready for action
NewsWant to be one of the first to try out the new spinning carousel climber at Hayward Park playground in Te Puke? Now is your opportunity.
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Walk Waihī Beach’s new trail this summer
NewsJust in time for Christmas, you’re invited to come and walk Waihī Beach’s new loop trail.
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Weekly glass collections for Pukehina these holidays
Kerbside CollectiveNewsDoes your glass crate fill up fast when guests come around for the holidays? This summer in Pukehina, we're putting on extra glass collections over the peak holiday period.
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Extra kerbside collections return to Waihī Beach area this summer
Kerbside CollectiveNewsWorried your bins will fill up fast this summer? Get familiar with our extra kerbside collections and put your mind at ease.
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Fate of Te Puna Community Centre decided
NewsTe Puna Community Centre (the Centre) on Maramatanga Park is about to shut its doors for good, closing a chapter on a building that has been home to many activities and groups over the years.
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Funding for freedom camping education approved
NewsFreedom camping education in the Western Bay will get a boost this summer as $76,000 of funding has been set aside for increasing awareness on the proposed new freedom camping rules.
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Te Puke walking and cycling infrastructure a step closer
NewsPlans to make getting to and from Te Puke schools more walkable and cyclable just got a step closer to reality.
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Have the best summer in the Western Bay
NewsHey all you Western Bay staycationers and holidaymakers – don’t let your summer be a bummer – get all the info you need to have a splashing good time!
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Up your water saving skills
Interesting ReadsNewsKiwis have a special connection with water (wai). It’s a taonga (treasure) that we all have a responsibility to care for and use responsibly.
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Ōmokoroa billboard design revealed to excited students
NewsThe Ōmokoroa billboard has a fresh new look, and most importantly a tohutō (macron), thanks to Ōmokoroa Point School’s Room 10
