News
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Groundswell 2020
NewsGroundswell Festival of Innovation gets underway next week! From 27 July to 2 August, the Western Bay of Plenty will come alive in the digital world with a range of events that push boundaries.
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Omokoroa Cycleway closure at Lynley Park Drive
NewsThe Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway will be closed for three days next week near the bridge connecting Lynley Park Drive to Plummers Point. No detours are available.
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Road closure on McLaren Falls Road
NewsDue to a vehicle accident on McLaren Falls Road, the area around the McLaren Falls Park entrance is currently closed.
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Explore the new Western Bay Libraries’ website and be in to win
NewsTwo Samsung tablets are up for grabs with Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries’ new website competition - open now!
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Pongakawa recycle drop-off trial ends this weekend
NewsThe final day for the Pongakawa rural recycling trial is this Saturday 18 July, from 9am to 1pm and people have until the end of July to give their feedback on the service.
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Brownie takes honours as Alfie’s buddy
NewsMeet Brownie – the five-month-old Australian Terrier/Maltese/Shih Tzu pup from Te Puke who stole the hearts of Council’s judging panel to become the face of Western Bay dogs in 2020/21.
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Minor works at Waihi Beach Water Reservoir carpark
NewsStormwater improvement works near the upper carpark at the Waihi Beach Water Reservoir have started this week. Public walking trails will not be affected.
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Proposed boundary change between Western Bay and Tauranga
NewsThe Local Government Commission is calling for submissions on proposals for three possible alterations to the boundary between Western Bay of Plenty District and Tauranga City.
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It's Plastic Free July
NewsPlastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
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Western Bay distributes $300k to community groups
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has distributed $300,000 to local groups financially hit by COVID-19 through its Community Resilience Fund.
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Tauranga and Western Bay achieve Welcoming Communities national status
NewsWestern Bay District and Tauranga City councils have achieved further recognition for their great work in fostering cultural diversity and understanding through the Welcoming Communities programme.
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Temporary closure on Omokoroa cycleway
NewsWorks are being undertaken between Lynley Park Drive and Plummers Point next week. Temporary closures will be in place.
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Decrease in residential rates headlines 2020-21 Annual Plan
NewsMore than 60 percent of Western Bay of Plenty ratepayers will receive a decrease in their rates as part of Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Annual Plan.
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Council asks for help to prioritise earthquake-prone buildings
NewsWestern Bay residents are invited to help Western Bay of Plenty District Council define the location of “thoroughfares” where there are earthquake-prone buildings.
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Katikati bike rack a new feature in town
NewsKeith Lewis was driving through Katikati last year when he spotted a sign about a bike rack competition. His gut feeling told him he was going to win it.
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Pongakawa recycle drop-off extended
NewsWe're extending the rural recycling drop-off service in Pongakawa for another month – ending on 18 July 2020.
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Free entry to Western Bay Museum in June
NewsWestern Bay Museum in Katikati is offering free entry for the whole month of June and there are some great exhibits on show for the month.
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Western Bay groups keen to sign up for COVID funding
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has given $121,200 to community groups struggling to fund projects as a result of COVID-19 and there is still a further $178,800 to allocate.
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Katikati bypass to be considered for Long Term Plan consultation
NewsA local road option for a Katikati bypass may be considered by Western Bay of Plenty District Council as part of its 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP) consultation.
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Sails aloft on Katikati’s stormwater pond
NewsKatikati locals have been eager to make the most of the Highfields stormwater pond after recent rain turned it into a recreational lake.
