News
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Pragmatic approach taken to draft Annual Plan
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council’s Annual Plan Committee is recommending that Council adopts its Annual Plan at the end of June with a 1.98% increase in total rates.
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Normal transmission to resume at recycling centres from 2 June
NewsIt’s been a patient wait but from next week all Western Bay recycling centres and greenwaste drop-off sites will be open for business again.
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The results are in
NewsA big THANK YOU to everyone that provided feedback on the 12 key topics through www.hellofuturedistrict.co.nz during March and April.
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Western Bay catches up with recycling and greenwaste
NewsRecycling centres and greenwaste drop-off sites have extended their operating hours to receive stockpiled plastics and greenwaste until the end of May.
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Temporary freedom camping hubs to close gradually
NewsThe three temporary freedom camping hubs set up in the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga City will be gradually closed over the next two weeks.
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Council to reinstate more facilities at Alert Level 2
NewsWestern Bay residents will be able to head to their favourite parks and playgrounds, borrow library books and drop off their recycling more frequently under COVID-19 Alert Level 2.
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Council gradually ramps up Western Bay recycling
NewsRecycling services in the Western Bay will resume gradually to full service as the COVID-19 alert transitions through Level Two, but only Katikati and Te Puke centres will operate during Level Two.
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$300,000 fund for community relief launched in the Western Bay
NewsA $300,000 fund to help Western Bay of Plenty groups providing assistance to the community through the COVID-19 pandemic is open for applications.
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Katikati Digital Hub gains provincial funding boost
NewsKatikati will be home to a regional digital hub thanks to a $400,000 boost from the Provincial Growth Fund, announced by the Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.
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Online library offerings hit lockdown high
NewsBehind the scenes at Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries a small team of staff has been committed to keeping library services alive and well during COVID-19 lockdown.
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Community views sought on Council bylaws
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is reviewing its bylaws relating to its wastewater, water supply and stormwater systems and is seeking the public’s views on the proposed changes.
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Recovery plan focused on providing long-term support for District
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has agreed on an economic recovery plan to support the local economy and provide relief from the impact of COVID-19.
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Two recycling centres prepare for drop-and-go opening
NewsRecycling centres at Katikati and Te Puke will open for one-off sessions on alternative weeks from Thursday 30 April but will only be taking limited items and strict Level 3 restrictions will apply.
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TECT Park open for some activities
NewsTECT Park will partially open next Tuesday 28 April to enable people to get out and enjoy the outdoors once again – but only certain activities will be available.
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Some Council services come online at Alert Level 3
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will resume some of its services, projects and operations next week as the nation moves to Alert Level Three at 11.59pm on Monday, 27 April 2020.
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Te Puke area water restrictions lifted
NewsWater restrictions put in place for the wider Te Puke area over summer have now been lifted.
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Easter holiday rubbish collections
NewsWith Easter approaching, here’s all you need to know about how rubbish collection services will be managed across the Western Bay over the long weekend.
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Go online and help shape Western Bay’s future District
NewsWestern Bay residents are being reminded to head online and have a quick chat about what the future of the District could look like.
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Mayor's update - 8 April 2020
NewsAn update from Mayor Garry Webber after the second week of lockdown.
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User pays rubbish collection for remote rural areas
NewsRural residents in remote areas of the Western Bay can opt to get the private waste contractor Kleana Bins to collect direct from their property – but this will be on a user pay basis.
