News

• Don't dump garden waste!

  14 Jan 2025, 8:12 am

  Dumped garden waste smothers native vegetation and threatens wildlife habitats.

• A guide to Western Bay of Plenty’s best stargazing spots for Matariki

  26 Jun 2024, 4:10 pm

  Check out our top spots to celebrate Matariki

• Young voices headline Long Term Plan

  17 May 2024, 2:46 pm

  “A perfect District is a District that everyone feels good in.” These wise words by Kaelyn, 12, from Ōmokoroa, headline our Long Term Plan 2024-34, which is now open for feedback.

• New disc golf course at TECT Park flies into action

  16 May 2024, 9:15 am

  Disc golf enthusiasts are invited to ‘putt’ their skills to the test at a new nine-hole course at TECT Park.

• All-star cast for Doggy Day Out

  21 Feb 2025, 3:55 pm

  This year’s red carpet-themed Doggy Day Out on 22 March is set to sparkle, with a star-studded lineup of experts ready to unleash their wisdom.

• Western Bay interim Chief Executive announced

  18 Feb 2025, 2:03 pm

  Council appointed Miriam Taris to the role at its meeting on 18 February. She will take up the position on 31 March and it is expected she will remain in the role until early 2026.

• Tamariki, come join The Amazingly Sustainable Race

  18 Feb 2025, 12:20 pm

  Join us for The Amazingly Sustainable Race, a free family event at Cooney Reserve Ōmokoroa, on Saturday 2 March.

• Council CEO to step down from role

  22 Jan 2025, 2:30 pm

  John Holyoake is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after four years at the helm.

• All-star cast for Doggy Day Out

  21 Feb 2025, 3:55 pm

  This year’s red carpet-themed Doggy Day Out on 22 March is set to sparkle, with a star-studded lineup of experts ready to unleash their wisdom.

• Western Bay interim Chief Executive announced

  18 Feb 2025, 2:03 pm

  Council appointed Miriam Taris to the role at its meeting on 18 February. She will take up the position on 31 March and it is expected she will remain in the role until early 2026.

• Tamariki, come join The Amazingly Sustainable Race

  18 Feb 2025, 12:20 pm

  Join us for The Amazingly Sustainable Race, a free family event at Cooney Reserve Ōmokoroa, on Saturday 2 March.

• Council looking to remove Waihī Beach Earth dam

  24 Jan 2025, 2:39 pm

  Council is looking to remove the Waihī Beach Earth Dam to meet new government earthquake and flood control safety regulations.

• All-star cast for Doggy Day Out

  21 Feb 2025, 3:55 pm

  This year’s red carpet-themed Doggy Day Out on 22 March is set to sparkle, with a star-studded lineup of experts ready to unleash their wisdom.

• Western Bay interim Chief Executive announced

  18 Feb 2025, 2:03 pm

  Council appointed Miriam Taris to the role at its meeting on 18 February. She will take up the position on 31 March and it is expected she will remain in the role until early 2026.

• Tamariki, come join The Amazingly Sustainable Race

  18 Feb 2025, 12:20 pm

  Join us for The Amazingly Sustainable Race, a free family event at Cooney Reserve Ōmokoroa, on Saturday 2 March.

• Council CEO to step down from role

  22 Jan 2025, 2:30 pm

  John Holyoake is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after four years at the helm.

• Meri Kirihimete from Mayor James Denyer and the Western Bay team

  13 Dec 2024, 12:00 pm

  Hear from Mayor James Denyer on his reflections for the year.

• Our commitment to you l Tō mātou takohanga ki a koe

  17 May 2024, 3:56 pm

  We’ve worked incredibly hard to develop the best possible picture for our District, now and into the future. Read all about it in our Long Term Plan 2024-34

• Mayor James Denyer talks Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034

  17 May 2024, 8:00 am

  Hear Mayor James' thoughts on the future of our District

• 2024: The year of progress

  2 Feb 2024, 4:57 pm

  This year is shaping up to be a more positive year as economic conditions improve and we enjoy a cracking summer.

• All-star cast for Doggy Day Out

  21 Feb 2025, 3:55 pm

  This year’s red carpet-themed Doggy Day Out on 22 March is set to sparkle, with a star-studded lineup of experts ready to unleash their wisdom.

• Western Bay interim Chief Executive announced

  18 Feb 2025, 2:03 pm

  Council appointed Miriam Taris to the role at its meeting on 18 February. She will take up the position on 31 March and it is expected she will remain in the role until early 2026.

• Tamariki, come join The Amazingly Sustainable Race

  18 Feb 2025, 12:20 pm

  Join us for The Amazingly Sustainable Race, a free family event at Cooney Reserve Ōmokoroa, on Saturday 2 March.

• Maintaining Bay of Plenty growth for future generations

  14 Feb 2025, 4:42 pm

  ​Construction of the motorway interchange connecting Bay of Plenty’s Rangiuru Business Park is now completed.