News
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Seawall repair works planned for Kotuku Reserve
NewsVehicle access to the Kotuku Reserve’s pontoon will be off limits from Monday 22 November as repair works to the rock seawall get underway.
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Ōmokoroa peninsula information session postponed
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsAn information session for the various planning, infrastructure and recreation projects around Ōmokoroa peninsula has been postponed as a precaution to minimise COVID-19 risk.
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Council formalises transfer of Panepane Pūrākau
NewsThe people of Matakana Island are one step closer to seeing ownership of the eastern end of the island officially returned to them.
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Waihī Beach Library feedback closing soon
NewsThere’s just one week left to let Council know where and what you’d like in to see included in the new Waihī Beach library coming in 2024.
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Western Bay Mayor joins Three Waters reform working group
Three Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber has been appointed to the national working group tasked with resolving sticking points in Government’s Three Waters reform.
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Community board meetings resume with controls
NewsCommunity board meetings will resume in November following new safety protocols.
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Alcohol review to help create safer communities
NewsShould alcohol stores close at 9pm (not 10pm) across the Western Bay? Should there be a limit on the number of bottle stores across the Te Puke-Maketu area?
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Dog lovers to walk Te Puna Quarry Park
NewsGrab your dogs and their leads – it’s time for the first walk in the annual Western Bay Wander Dogs Summer Series event line up.
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New Ōmokoroa shared path celebrated
NewsŌmokoroa residents have a new 1.2km shared walkway / cycleway to try out from the Precious Family Reserve following the foreshore of the peninsula and bordering the Ōmokoroa golf course.
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Your chance to help others explore the Western Bay
NewsAre you keen to meet people as they explore the Western Bay’s amazing backyard this summer? Council has the perfect job for you.
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Council committed to community despite Three Waters mandate
Three Waters ReformNewsCouncil remains committed to providing well maintained water infrastructure despite Government’s Three Waters reform mandate.
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Changes to construction and event waste proposed in waste bylaw review
NewsCouncil is looking at how to deal with waste better in the construction and demolition sector and at large events.
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Help design Waihī Beach’s new library facility
NewsWhat would you want to see in a new Waihī Beach library, service centre and community hub facility?
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Council signs off Annual Report
NewsCouncil has adopted its Annual Report 2020/21 after a year featuring record levels of community consultation despite the lasting effects of COVID-19.
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Kauri Point jetty to close for repairs in time for summer
NewsKauri Point Historic Reserve will have a fully repaired jetty in time for Christmas.
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No change to Labour Day kerbside pick ups
NewsIt’s business as usual for the Labour Day public holiday (Monday 25 October) kerbside collection in the Western Bay of Plenty District.
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$150m Ōmokoroa Interchange funding application moves to next round
NewsCouncil’s $150 million application for the State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Intersection has made the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund shortlist.
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Flooding maps updated for Western Bay rural areas & small settlements
NewsNewly updated flood hazard maps for rural areas and small settlements in the Western Bay of Plenty have been published this week.
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Community asked to help shape Three Waters conversation
Three Waters ReformNewsCouncil is keen to hear from the community the best ways to have a Three Waters reform conversation when the time comes.
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Western Bay Mayor encourages District to make it a ‘Super Saturday’
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council Mayor Garry Webber is backing residents to do the right thing and get vaccinated on ‘Super Saturday’.
