The attached media release is an important update on the future of water services in our Western Bay, as we head to a government deadline...

In case of interest, here is my most recent councillor report to the Katikati Community Board last week.. It covers some weighty...

Heads up to this media release from the council today regarding fluoridation of our public water supplies, which will start in coming...

This is important news for all of us. Rangiuru is a huge investment for both the regional council (through Quayside, it’s investment arm)...

The Katikati-Waihi Beach expo is on tonight (Wednesday) in Katikati. So what is it? It will be set up like a trade show with information...

The food scraps bin is a favourite in my household. I was a definite sceptic when this started (before my time on council). I’m a convert...

This is an important initiative to advance our Western Bay region. It does not include everything we want (the govt required us to...

Great to witness the ground being broken today for Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club’s new Bowentown Rescue Hub. This project has been...

This morning, the Rangiuru Business Park near Te Puke took a big step forward with the official opening of its motorway interchange by...

I recently published a couple of health warnings about popular swimming holes in Katikati - the Henry Road ford on the Uretara River and...

A new proposal has just been published that would substantially change the way community boards operate in Waihi Beach, Katikati and the...

Some very valuable points are made here today by my brother, Steven Joyce . The one thing I would add is the very real risk, if water...

Great turn out tonight to the protest meeting opposing the blocking of side roads on SH2  by median barriers.  The meeting has opened...

Broke out the thermals for the first time in a few years for this morning’s Matariki viewing in Waihi Beach. A stunning morning. Special...

I am very happy to be part of this important decision to adopt one or more Maori wards at the next two local government elections. The...

This is my speech for the Maori ward decision this week. I realise more than a few people struggle with this idea so this explains why I...

Western Bay district council’s draft annual plan is out for public feedback this month, with a proposed 7.41 percent average rates...

Merry Christmas and thank you to the many voters who put their trust in me to represent them at the Western Bay of Plenty District...

A friendly reminder that today (Friday, Oct 7) is the last day to pay your WBOPDC rates and avoid a 10% penalty. Confused? Here is...

What do you want from the new Western Bay council after the current election? Do you want more of the same or do you want real change? If...