News

• Discover the best kurī-friendly walks in the Western Bay

  22 Dec 2022, 1:08 pm

  Did you know there are over 20 places to take your dog (kurī) for a walk in the Western Bay?

• Camp with care in the Western Bay

  22 Dec 2022, 12:00 pm

  Camping is a rite of passage in New Zealand. Each summer we hustle to get a good spot close to a lake, a river, beach or forest, and enjoy time reconnecting with whānau surrounded by nature.

• Your summer reads sorted!

  22 Dec 2022, 12:00 pm

  Looking for a good summer read and not sure where to start? The team at Western Bay of Plenty District Council Libraries have you sorted.

• Up your water saving skills

  5 Dec 2022, 10:00 am

  Kiwis have a special connection with water (wai). It’s a taonga (treasure) that we all have a responsibility to care for and use responsibly.

• See legendary animal behaviourist at Doggy Day Out

  8 Feb 2023, 1:38 pm

  We’re super excited to announce that world-renowned animal behaviourist and trainer Mark Vette will be joining us at this year’s Doggy Day Out!

• Community kōrero kicks off with Kaimai

  7 Feb 2023, 11:04 am

  All are welcome to attend the first Kaimai ward Community Forum of 2023.

• Waitangi Day celebrations

  2 Feb 2023, 1:36 pm

  Check out the community events happening to celebrate Te Rā o Waitangi (Waitangi Day).

• Your local library wants you back

  27 Jan 2023, 9:00 am

  Did you know that there’s over 1.2 million pukapuka (books), magazine, eBooks, eAudio books and eMagazines available from your local Western Bay library?