NZ Schools Boom: $62M for South Island Classrooms
The New Zealand government is investing $62 million to build new classrooms across the South Island, including a brand-new primary school in Lincoln.
Ashburton Birthing Unit Gets $3.2M Modern Upgrade
A $3.2 million upgrade is underway at Ashburton Hospital's community birthing unit, delivering modern maternity care for local mothers and babies.
Stage One of Ōmokoroa Road Upgrade Now Complete
Stage one of the $13M Ōmokoroa Rd upgrade between SH2 and Prole Rd is complete, widening the road to four lanes with improved safety and infrastructure.
Katikati Community Shares Vision in Draft Spatial Plan Feedback
Katikati residents have had their say on the draft spatial plan, with results covering infrastructure, transport, town centres and reserve management now r
Katikati Bypass Included in Western Bay Regional Growth Deal
The Katikati Bypass is included in a new 10-year regional deal between Western Bay councils and the Government, with funding to come from asset recycling.
Western Bay council adopts 2024/25 annual report with record investment
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has adopted its 2024/25 Annual Report, highlighting record capital investment of $134 million and a return to surplu
Council Stands by Te Puke Plaza Project Despite Resident Criticism
Te Puke Council defends plaza refurbishment project against criticism over design and parking availability in town centre.
Mayor James Denyer outlines Te Puke progress and future plans
Mayor James Denyer announces Te Puke progress on roads and spatial planning, with future focus on housing, traffic, and a potential swimming pool.
Council Introduces Camera Technology to Monitor Parking in Te Puke
Te Puke introduces vehicle-mounted camera technology to monitor parking violations and improve town centre parking turnover and staff safety.
SH2/Ōmokoroa Rd Roundabout Upgrade Works to Begin
Road-widening works at the SH2/Ōmokoroa Rd roundabout near Katikati begin within weeks, bringing two phases of traffic changes over roughly three months.
$6.1m Bridge Opens in Te Puke After 2023 Washout
Te Puke's $6.1m No. 4 Road bridge opens after two years, restoring vital rural community link destroyed in January 2023 washout.
Te Puke Heritage Plaza Refurbishment Begins
Te Puke Heritage Plaza undergoes $200,000 refurbishment next week to create a more welcoming green space and revitalize the town centre.
Major infrastructure upgrades underway on Boucher Avenue
Western Bay of Plenty begins nine-month Boucher Avenue upgrade project in mid-June, including road, stormwater and water pipe improvements in Te Puke.
SH2/Ōmokoroa Road Roundabout Nears Full Completion
The SH2/Ōmokoroa Road roundabout is nearly done, with a final skid-resistant surface to be laid in spring as part of the $43m Western Bay upgrade.
Temporary Roundabout Marks Milestone in Ōmokoroa SH2 Upgrade
A temporary roundabout opened at the SH2 and Ōmokoroa Road intersection on 7 March, marking a key milestone in the Western Bay of Plenty upgrade.