We’re asking residents in Te Puke, Maketū, Pongakawa, Paengaroa and Pukehina to limit water use to essential household needs on Thursday and Friday while we carry out urgent repairs on a bore supplying our Eastern Supply Zone.
Read more on why Council remains in limbo on this process
Up to $50,000 is available to support our communities
Ready, set, LEASH! Our Wander Walk Summer Series are BACK for 2026/2027
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Bay of Plenty students have come together to raise awareness about how to stay safe on the region’s 86 railway level crossings, by always expecting the unexpected and watching out for trains.
Dumped garden waste smothers native vegetation and threatens wildlife habitats.
Check out our top spots to celebrate Matariki
“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.
Western Bay residents are being asked for their views on a proposed new policy to make sure granny flats continue to contribute fairly towards the infrastructure needed to support that growth.
Work will begin next week to renew and strengthen the rock seawall at Ōmokoroa’s Beach Grove Reserve.
Warmer days and daylight savings signal the start of our busy road resurfacing programme - we'll be resurfacing more than 30km of road with chipseal across the District between now and April 2027.
Is there a public space in your community where a CCTV camera could make a difference?
Western Bay residents are being asked for their views on a proposed new policy to make sure granny flats continue to contribute fairly towards the infrastructure needed to support that growth.
Warmer days and daylight savings signal the start of our busy road resurfacing programme - we'll be resurfacing more than 30km of road with chipseal across the District between now and April 2027.
Is there a public space in your community where a CCTV camera could make a difference?
Western Bay dog owners and their four-legged friends are invited to get out and explore their rohe this summer as Council’s Wander Walk Summer Series returns for 2026-2027.
Western Bay residents are being asked for their views on a proposed new policy to make sure granny flats continue to contribute fairly towards the infrastructure needed to support that growth.
We're asking residents in Te Puke, Maketū, Pongakawa, Paengaroa and Pukehina to limit water use to essential household needs while urgent repairs are completed.
Warmer days and daylight savings signal the start of our busy road resurfacing programme - we'll be resurfacing more than 30km of road with chipseal across the District between now and April 2027.
Is there a public space in your community where a CCTV camera could make a difference?
If your reaction to last week's announcement of the Western Bay of Plenty Regional Deal being signed was something like “OK… but what does that actually mean?” - you’re not alone.
Across Welcome Bay, Ōmokoroa and Katikati, we came together with communities who have been deeply affected by the recent severe weather.
The past week has been extremely challenging for our community. The loss of life at Mauao and Welcome Bay has weighed heavily on many.
As we approach Christmas and this time of togetherness, it is important to remember what really matters: our people here in the Western Bay.
Western Bay residents are being asked for their views on a proposed new policy to make sure granny flats continue to contribute fairly towards the infrastructure needed to support that growth.
We're asking residents in Te Puke, Maketū, Pongakawa, Paengaroa and Pukehina to limit water use to essential household needs while urgent repairs are completed.
Work will begin next week to renew and strengthen the rock seawall at Ōmokoroa’s Beach Grove Reserve.
Warmer days and daylight savings signal the start of our busy road resurfacing programme - we'll be resurfacing more than 30km of road with chipseal across the District between now and April 2027.