News
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Bookworms and sonic sleuths assemble
NewsHave you got an avid bookworm or sonic sleuth on the lookout for an exciting summer reading challenge? Our BOB Squad programme has them sorted!
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School students share significant safety slogans
NewsEncouraging safer parking, improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion, and showing consideration for younger students were all winning themes of the annual Orange Day banner competition.
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Western Bay customer experience best in Aotearoa
NewsBest in Aotearoa is not a phrase you throw around often. But it’s warranted for Western Bay’s award-winning Customer Service team.
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Our top five spots to enjoy a packed lunch outdoors
Interesting ReadsNewsWho doesn’t love to eat lunch outside on a sunny day?
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We’ve heard what you love about Your Place Tō wāhi
NewsTransport, the natural environment, and housing are the three key priorities the Western Bay needs to keep in mind when planning for growth.
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Interchange commences at the Rangiuru Business Park
NewsWork is about to commence on the Rangiuru Business Park Interchange Project for Quayside Properties Ltd.
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Take your lunch outside for Get Outdoors Week
NewsDust off your sun hat and embrace the fresh air - because it’s Get Outdoors Week.
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Western Bay events scene gets a boost from collaborative fund
NewsThe 99th Katikati A&P show will go ahead in 2023 thanks to a little help from the Tauranga Western Bay Community Events Fund (TWBCEF).
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Western Bay’s new Council welcomed in
NewsWestern Bay, your new changemakers have kicked off their three-year term with an official welcome into the Western Bay of Plenty of District Council whānau.
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Let’s gear up for Get Outdoors Week
NewsAre you ready to go on a local adventure and celebrate the natural wonders of the Western Bay?
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Power to the pooches
NewsIt’s going to be a barking good summer of dog walks and events for our canine community!
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Western Bay shakes it out
NewsDROP, COVER AND HOLD. Hundreds of Western Bay residents got down to the ground or under tables for this year’s ShakeOut.
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Ōmokoroa Library and Service Centre temporary closure
NewsThe Ōmokoroa Library and Service Centre will close on Monday 31 October, due to a planned power outage.
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All welcome at Ōmokoroa community info session
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsKeen to know more about the big infrastructure projects in Ōmokoroa? Join us at the next community info session.
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Ōmokoroa Point School excited to help design new billboard
NewsThe beach, pōhutukawa, and kuaka (godwit) are just a few of the great ideas from Ōmokoroa Point School to feature on a new billboard sign at the entrance to Ōmokoroa.
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$3M extension of Heartwood Ave starting next month
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsConstruction of a $3 million extension of Heartwood Avenue in Ōmokoroa is set to start in November.
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Status quo for kerbside collections on Labour Day
NewsYou can put your kerbside bins out as usual this Labour Day public holiday.
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Credit rating confirms Councils strong financial position
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council continues to hold its strong AA credit rating with global credit agency, Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
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Waiau wetlands restoration a refuge to wildlife
NewsA project to transform 5.3 hectares of salt marsh and grazing land near Athenree is underway, restoring the Taiao (natural environment) providing a refuge for inanga (whitebait) and native bird life.
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No vehicle access to Kaituna Mole carpark
NewsThe Kaituna Mole at Maketu is currently closed to vehicles while Western Bay of Plenty District Council makes improvements to the carpark and surrounding area.
