Community

• About the Western Bay

  Find out more about our history, the economy, our vibrant places and why the Western Bay is a great place to live work and play.

• Cemeteries

  Council manages five cemeteries at Maketu, Te Puke, Oropi and Katikati.

• Civil Defence and Emergency Management

  Learn more about Civil Defence and Emergency Management in the Western Bay of Plenty.

• Community halls

  There are 17 community halls in the District, owned and operated by local hall committees and can be used by the public. Find out more about the halls here.

• Community Plans

  Community Plans are effective tools for capturing and prioritising the aspirations of communities and providing a 'roadmap' for how to get there.

• Cultural diversity in the Western Bay

  We are committed to embracing the district's cultural diversity and to build and strengthen a cohesive and culturally connected community. Find out more how.

• Environment

  Find out more about environmental care groups around the Western Bay, environmental monitoring and environmental enhancement projects Council is involved in.

• Events

  Here you'll find lots of information to help guide you through our event booking process and ensure you can run a fun, safe and successful event in our District.

• Grants and funding

  Find out more about the grants available for community and environmental projects that make a positive difference in the District.

• Have your say

  Offering us your valuable feedback is one way you can contribute to our District's future and help Council make important decisions. Find out more on how you can have your say.

• Libraries

  There are four Library and Service Centres in the Western Bay District: Waihi Beach, Katikati, Omokoroa and Te Puke. Find out more about locations and the library website.

• Newcomers guide to the District

  This page is designed to help your understand our role, and put you in touch with the key information and contacts you'll need to help you settle in to our stunning District.

• Pensioner housing

  Council provides 70 rental units for the elderly. Find out more about eligibility for pensioner housing.

• Safer communities

  The aim of Safer Communities is to make Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty a safe place to live, work and play.

• Tangata whenua

  ​The Western Bay of Plenty District is culturally diverse. There are 11 iwi groups approximately 74 hapū and 23 Marae.

• Volunteering in your community

  Volunteering involves donating your time, skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to a project designed for the greater good of the community.