Welcome to Western Bay of Plenty District

Whether it's enjoying the tastes of Te Puke, the 'Kiwifruit Capital of the World', the sights of Katikati, 'New Zealand's Mural Town' or spending time relaxing at Waihi Beach, one of the District's many tranquil coastal havens, the Western Bay offers something for everyone.

Our Council

Whether you need advice on the building process, property and land information or an update on the latest plans for your street, neighbourhood or community, our customer service team is only a phone call or email away.

Your district: Go
Western Bay is one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand with its current population of just over 42,000 people estimated to reach 60,268 by 2026.

The Western Bay District covers 212,000 hectares of coastal, rural and urban areas consisting of five wards - Waihi Beach, Katikati, Kaimai, Te Puke and Maketu.

Pay your rates online...

Do you want to save some time in getting your rates payment to us? If you do, come this way and pay your rates online.

Triennial elections for elected members of all local authorities throughout New Zealand will be held on Saturday 9 October 2010.

District Plan

For the planning rules around subdivision and land use activities on your property, come this way ...

Tauranga Eastern Link

Find out more on what's happening with the Bay of Plenty's largest roading project, the Tauranga Eastern Link. The $100m+ initiative is expected to get underway in 2011 and will run from Te Maunga junction in Tauranga City to the junction of State Highway 2 and State Highway 33 near Paengaroa in the Western Bay District.