News
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Calling all changemakers this election year
NewsBe a part of Generation Change / He panoni ā reanga in this year’s elections.
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Community and Council at one on alcohol regulation changes
NewsNew times for when alcohol can be sold and a ban on public alcohol consumption in urban Te Puke – are among changes to alcohol rules and regulations for the Western Bay.
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Council meetings resume kanohi ki te kanohi – face to face
NewsAll Western Bay of Plenty District Council meetings – including committees, community boards, and ward forums – will resume face to face meetings from now on.
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Enjoy the new Trig Trail views this Easter
NewsNew and improved views from atop Waihī Beach’s Trig Trail can now be added to the Easter to-do list.
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Te Puke’s Dogs in Togs event cancelled
NewsThe final event in the dogs in togs line up has been called off owing to COVID-19 concerns.
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More housing choices for Ōmokoroa
NewsBeen thinking of subdividing your block? Or building a unit in the back for whānau? Council wants to connect with the Ōmokoroa community with an update on housing.
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Te Puke, let’s talk housing
NewsTe Puke is growing, and like many places across New Zealand the housing available doesn’t suit everyone’s needs.
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What makes your place special?
NewsClimate change, housing, transport, growth – Council’s new online community hub is here to tackle the big issues affecting our slice of paradise in the Western Bay.
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Bylaw changes to further support waste minimisation
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is continuing in its mission to reduce waste to landfill.
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Kerbside collections change on Good Friday
NewsAll kerbside collections that normally take place on Friday 15 April, will shift to Saturday 16 April over the Easter Weekend.
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Glass makes a welcome return to the kerbside
NewsGlass crates are making their much anticipated come back to your kerbside collection service.
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Saturdays are back on the library schedule
NewsClear your Saturday schedule, Western Bay of Plenty District libraries are going to open their doors on Saturdays once again.
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How libraries contribute to community well-being
NewsTaituarā has established a partnership with Public Libraries NZ and they're running a community survey on how libraries contribute to community well-being.
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Join our year-round water challenge
NewsWater conservation doesn’t just have to be over the summer months. Why not be wai-wise (water wise) all year round?
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Vaccine passes to be removed from Council facilities
NewsVaccine passes will not be required at Western Bay facilities from Monday 4 April.
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Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre temporary closure
NewsThe Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre will close on Thursday 24 March, due to a planned power outage.
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Canines to converge on planned dog exercise area
NewsJoin the pack this weekend at our doggy themed event to explore plans for a new dog exercise area in Lawrence Oliver Park, Te Puke.
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Last steps on Katikati’s newest shared path
NewsPlanning for Katikati’s newest shared path is in its final stages, and we want to know, are we on the right path?
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Pukehina Development Rate headlines 2022/23 draft Annual Plan
NewsThe future of the Pukehina Development Rate will be decided through this year’s Annual Plan.
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Council takes the wheel of Te Puke’s AA Licensing Agency
NewsRoad user charges and driver licence applications have a new home alongside the books and colourful imaginative resources at Te Puke Library.
