News
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All you need to know about Council this election
NewsWe've revamped the traditional ‘Pre-election report’ to become the guide All you need to know about Council to educate residents on the current state of play heading into this year's election.
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Mobile recycling service to roll out to rural communities
NewsA new mobile recycling service is coming to the rural Western Bay of Plenty, and where it goes is up to you.
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Make sure you share your Three Waters views with Government
Three Waters ReformNewsThere’s still time to share your views on the Government’s draft Three Waters legislation with nationwide public consultation on the Water Services Entities Bill open until Friday 22 July.
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Making your month more earth-friendly
NewsEver thought about trading your takeaway kawhe (coffee) cup for a reusable one? Why not start today!
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On your marks, get set, discover
NewsHey tamariki – looking for some school holiday fun? Grab your whānau, grab your friends, get outdoors and Discover your District!
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What does representing your community on Council really mean?
NewsAs part of this year's elections we're on a mission to unpack the key role Council, and Elected Members (Mayor, Councillor and Community Board member) play in the community.
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Western Bay Libraries go fine free
NewsOverdue fines for library books are officially a thing of the past in the Western Bay.
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Longer hours for AA Agency in Te Puke Library
NewsThere’s no need to race into the AA Agency in Te Puke – they’re now open longer hours to service your vehicle and licencing needs.
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Western Bay joins community event fund partnership
NewsA new community event fund for the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region has been launched which will streamline application processes for community events.
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Locals to benefit from visitor funding
NewsEver wanted to star gaze from atop the Waihī Beach trig trail and learn about Matariki? Thanks to a $100,000 grant and co-funding from Council, you’ll soon be able to.
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Council adopts balanced approach to Annual Plan
NewsMinimising the impact to our community is the focus of Council’s Annual Plan 2022/23.
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Have you given Your Place a voice?
NewsWhat’s happening at your place? Do you have a great idea, or problem to solve?
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A fantastic first year of the Kerbside Collective
NewsKa pai Western Bay - together we’ve diverted almost twice the amount of waste from landfill we expected!
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Dog owners - have you gone green yet?
NewsWith just one week until the red 2021/22 tags expire, Western Bay of Plenty District Council wants to see all the cute pooches around the District sporting their 2022/23 green tags.
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TECT Park adds to long list of awards
NewsGiant adventure playground, TECT Park, has been recognised as an exemplary action park in Aotearoa.
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School up on being a candidate in this year’s elections
NewsKeen to stand for Council and make change in our community but don’t know where to begin? We've got you covered.
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Have we got our plans for Waihī Beach’s Wilson Park right?
NewsThe retention of much-loved green spaces and additional trees for shade are some of the key features proposed for Waihī Beach’s Wilson Park.
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New housing in Ōmokoroa on the horizon
NewsŌmokoroa’s housing offerings are set to change, but careful mahi and planning is in place to ensure the village feel Ōmokoroa is renowned for is retained.
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More housing to be made available in Te Puke
NewsThe number and variety of homes is set to increase in Te Puke, and Western Bay is prepared.
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Speak up for your place
NewsAre we losing our rural character? What's more important, the environment or growth? Are there enough housing choices? Aē / kāo, yes / no?
