News
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Growing pains? We’ve got a plan for that
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsThe SmartGrowth Strategy is our plan to manage growth in the western Bay of Plenty sub-region. .
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Te Puke, meet your new Community Board member
Maketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsNeena Chauhan has been declared elected to the Te Puke Community Board.
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Funding boost for Western Bay community projects
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsHuge congrats to the groups who have snapped up funding for a range of fantastic community projects around the Western Bay!
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Tourism fund provides boost for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsThere will be improved opportunities to take in the scenic sights of the Western Bay of Plenty, thanks to a Government grant and Council co-funding.
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One week before nominations close for Te Puke by-election
Maketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsAre you still thinking about putting your name forward to be Te Puke’s next Community Board Member? There are only seven days left to do so.
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Climate Action Festival on from 10-17 September
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsA week-long series of events celebrating positive stories and climate action across the Bay of Plenty.
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Annual Plan balances progress with financial prudence for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsKey community facilities will get an upgrade thanks to Western Bay’s Annual Plan.
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Nau Mai Rā - Western Bay welcomes newcomers
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsCouncil will roll out the welcome mat for all newcomers during Welcoming Week 2023, set to run from 1 September to 10 September.
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Pawsome dog walk in Te Puke
Maketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsHey dog lovers - don’t let the chilly mornings stop you from getting out for a wander!
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Council votes to establish Māori wards
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will have Māori wards for the 2025 and 2028 local body elections after councillors decided its establishment in an Extraordinary Meeting.
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Te Puke choose your ride!
Maketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsA new cycleway is coming to Te Puke, and you’re invited to help finalise the plans.
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SH2 closure for install of interchange beams
Maketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsOn 28, 29 and 30 August between 8pm and 6am, SH2 Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road will be closed on both sides, for the safe installation of the interchange beams for the Rangiuru Business Park.
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Tauranga Western Bay events receive a $223,000 funding injection
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsThe latest round of the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund (TWBCEF) has resulted in 18 applications receiving a combined total of $223,000.
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Sections of Te Puke’s No.1 Road to be rebuilt and widened
Maketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsOne of Te Puke’s busy roads will get a partial reconstruction to improve safety and make it more user-friendly.
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Nominations open for Te Puke Community Board by-election
Maketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsKeen to give back to the Te Puke community, or know someone who is? Now’s the time!
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By-election required for vacant Te Puke Community Board seat
Maketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsTe Puke residents will go the polls for one seat on the Te Puke Community Board following the resignation of Anish Paudel.
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Don’t miss out on CCTV funding
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsIf you think your community could do with some more CCTV surveillance, make sure you get your applications in now!
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Temporary Library closures this long weekend
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsHeads up to our eager library users there’s some upcoming library closures over the long weekend.
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Funding for more CCTV cameras available
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsDoes your community need extra camera surveillance to enhance public safety? Applications for our CCTV Fund are open now.
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Celebrate Matariki with a spectacular lineup of events
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardAll NewsMatariki is a time to gather with whānau and friends to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future. Have a look at some events being held in our District.
