Request for official information
Under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) and Privacy Act 2020, you can make a request for official information.
How do I request official information?
- Complete the online request form below
- Phone our customer services Centre – 0800 926 732 or 07 571 8008
- Ask in person – 1484 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga, 3112
- Post your request to – Private Bag 12803, Tauranga Mail Centre, 3143
- Email us – customer.service@westernbay.govt.nz
Please note, the Ombudsman office advises that ‘for Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) requests, the holiday period is 19 December 2022 to 09 January 2023 (inclusive). This affects LGOIMA requests submitted on or after 21 November 2022.
For your reference, the link to the following article:
If you are not satisfied with the information provided under LGOIMA, you can contact the Office of the Ombudsman.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your request made under the Privacy Act you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
Responses to LGOIMA requests
In line with our Proactive Release of Information Policy, we may publish LGOIMA responses on our website if they contain information with a high level of public interest. We will not publish the names of the person who made the request.
July 2022
Official Information Request - Building Consent Data
Official Information Request - 3 Waters - Councillor Votes
June 2022
Official Information Request - 8-10 Wilson Road, Waihi - Rebate on FINCO's
