News
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Freedom campers asked to stay at specific sites for lockdown
NewsFreedom camping sites will be closing across the Western Bay of Plenty today, and remaining campers are asked to base themselves at the closest of three remaining freedom camping sites.
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Mayor's update - 2 April 2020
NewsMayor Garry Webber gives an update during week two of the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management call centre launched
NewsBay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management has launched a new 0800 number helping Bay of Plenty households meet essential needs during the national rāhui period.
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Wet wipes causing COVID-19 chaos in pipes
NewsWet wipes are causing a real headache for Council at the moment with an increase in people putting them down the toilet instead of in the rubbish during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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TECT Park, boat ramps and playgrounds closed during COVID-19 lockdown
NewsTECT Park has closed its gates until further notice and boat ramps and playgrounds across the Western Bay are also closed during the COVID-19 Level 4 response.
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Community health and safety our sole focus - CEO
NewsEssential services for the Western Bay District will continue throughout the COVID-19 response with a focus on the health and safety of communities.
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Western Bay establishes Emergency Council Committee
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has increased its COVID-19 contingency plans setting up an Emergency Council Committee.
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Western Bay community facilities to close as COVID-19 precaution
NewsAll Western Bay of Plenty District Council libraries, service centres, swimming pools and recycling centres across the District will close at 5pm today, Monday 23 March.
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COVID-19 precautions at Western Bay recycle centres
NewsCouncil is taking measures to protect staff and the community with COVID-19 restrictions at recycle sites
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Te Puke kids pitch in to clean park
NewsWell done to the students and staff at Te Puke Primary School this week who put in a great effort to clean up Donovan Park and the surrounding stream area.
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Kauri Point roadway slip repairs complete
NewsThe Kauri Point Historic Reserve road is open following a three-year closure for major slip repairs.
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Council lifts response to ensure stability of key services
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is activating plans to ensure key Council services are maintained in light of the rapidly changing situation with COVID-19.
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Hello Future District Fun Day cancelled due to COVID-19
NewsWestern Bay’s three free whanau-friendly events have been cancelled as precautionary measures against COVID-19.
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Submissions invited on Tauriko West boundary proposal
NewsThe Local Government Commission is inviting submissions on the proposed change in the boundary between Western Bay of Plenty District and Tauranga City at Tauriko West.
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Western Bay prepares to say Hello...
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has launched Hello Future District – a community conversation to help shape and deliver key projects and services across the District in the next decade.
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$100,000 fund opens for community projects
NewsCouncil opens fund for community recreational projects - could your organisation qualify?
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Cycleway link closed for underpass build
NewsTemporary closure of a section of the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway will start on Monday 2 March between the end of Jess Road and Newnham Road.
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Hose ban lifted in Te Puke
NewsCommunity water conservation efforts in Te Puke have been so effective that water restrictions have been lifted for hand-held hoses, although the sprinkler ban remains.
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Doggy Day Out judged a winner
NewsDoggy Day Out in Te Puke on Saturday is being hailed as the best ever in the five years of the event’s history.
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Community events to help shape Western Bay’s future
NewsGrab the family, the popcorn, the picnic blanket and get ready to have a chat about what you think the Western Bay should look like in the future.
