Consultations
All Western Bay residents can participate in creating the future of this amazing part of Aotearoa. Offering us your valuable feedback is one way you can contribute to our District's future and help your Council make important decisions.
Ways to have your say
- Have Your Say Western Bay - This is our engagement hub. Have your say on any of our current engagement projects. Make sure to register so you're notified about upcoming consultations.
- Speak to your local representatives - Your Councillors and Community Board Members are available to discuss your ideas, issues or concerns.Contact your Councillors or Community Board Members.
- Speak at forums - Contact our Governance team who will guide you as to the best meeting for you to attend. Council is not able to make a decision on your presentation but may refer your issue to staff for further report.
- Talk to us at an event - Keep an eye out on when Elected Members and Council staff will be out and about in your community.
- Sign up to our e-news -Join our mailing list and we will keep you informed of what's happening at Council and in the Western Bay.
- Email us at haveyoursay@westernbay.govt.nz.
-
Representation Review 2024: Initial Proposal
-
Opening
-
Closing
This is the next stage in our community kōrero about how you want to be represented in local decision making.
-
-
Easter Sunday Shop Trading
-
Opening
-
Closing
Should shops be able to trade on Easter Sunday? Currently all shops in the Western Bay of Plenty District can choose to open on Easter Sunday if they want to. It's time to review our policy.
-
-
Tahawai Reserve
-
Opening
-
Closing
Developed in partnership with Ngāti te Wai along with Tanners Point residents and stakeholders, and the Katikati Community Board, our vision is to transform this space into an inviting communal area
-
-
Athenree Jetty
-
Opening
-
Closing
It was identified that the jetty on Athenree esplanade behind 12 Roretana Drive needed replacing as it was in very poor condition.
-
-
Te Puke Spatial Plan
-
Opening
-
Closing
Have your say on the future of your town - our blueprint for future growth for the next 30-50 years.
-
-
Long Term Plan 2024-34
-
Opening
-
Closing
Put yourself in the picture and join the kōrero on our Long Term Plan 2024-34. We've got seven key questions linking to a 13.6% rate increase for the coming year.
-
-
Draft Fees and Charges 2024/25
-
Opening
-
Closing
Our fees and charges have been reviewed as part of the preparation of our Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 intended to come into effect in time for the new financial year (1 July 2024).
-
-
Draft Public Art Policy 2024
-
Opening
-
Closing
Public art contributes to the vibrancy of our district and the wellbeing of our communities.
-
-
Do You Know: Representation Review Edition
-
Opening
-
Closing
Here’s your chance to assess if our current representation arrangements fit or need a change
-
-
Dog fees 2024/25
-
Opening
-
Closing
Have your say on dog registration fees
-
-
Health premises registration fees 2024/25
-
Opening
-
Closing
We're increasing health premises registration fees by 10% for 2024/2025. This is to cover rising costs over the past year.
-
-
Katikati Beach Road Boat Ramp & Surrounds
-
Opening
-
Closing
We’re looking to develop the Beach Road boat ramp and surrounds, which includes the boat ramp, esplanade foreshore reserve, MacMillan Reserve, and 294 Beach Road and we want to know what you think.
-
-
Ōmokoroa Dog Exercise Area Location
-
Opening
-
Closing
You told us you want a dog exercise area in your community, so we’re building one for you. Now tell us where you want it: Links View Drive Reserve or Precious Family Reserve?
-
-
Having a plan for waste. It’s not a waste of time
-
Opening
-
Closing
Share your views on whether the proposed plan to take our management of waste to the next level is on the right track.
-
-
Safety and efficiency drives Western Bay's Speed Management Plan
-
Opening
-
Closing
We have drafted a Speed Management Plan which proposes speed limit changes on our local roads, across our district and we want to know what you think.
-
-
Growing pains? We’ve got a plan for that
-
Opening
-
Closing
We want you to feel confident that we have a plan in place to manage growth, so we can all be proud of where we live.
-
-
What’s next for TECT Park?
-
Opening
-
Closing
We’re seeking fresh ideas to help TECT Park enter an exciting new phase.
-
-
The future of Te Puna Station Road
-
Opening
-
Closing
Should we temporarily re-open one lane to eastbound traffic?
-
-
Te Puke, choose your ride!
-
Opening
-
Closing
We're asking for your thoughts on a new 4.2km cycleway in the heart of the town, which aims to make it safer for our tamariki and rangatahi to ride to school.
-
-
Your Place Tō wāhi
-
Opening
-
Closing
Join us in shaping bespoke outcomes for your community by sharing what's important to you and participating in meaningful conversations on Your Place Tō wāhi.
-
