Western Bay Wildlife Trust

24/06/2026

📢 Have your say

Tauranga City Council is seeking feedback on its dog and animal management policy and bylaw. This is a big opportunity for positive change for our local wildlife, and the survey takes less than 10 minutes to do.

Take positive action now: https://letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/projects/dog-management-policy-and-bylaw-and-keeping-of-animals-bylaw-review

The following ticks will benefit our wildlife the most (and it's also what we asked for in our submission):

✅ Strongly support extending current seasonal dog restrictions in Shark Alley (August-January) to be year-round.

✅ Strongly support a dog ban in coastal dunes (except when they are on a leash using a beach accessway).

✅ Strongly do not support excluding cat provisions from the bylaw.

Remember your voice matters - our wildlife can't speak for itself 💙

The survey is open until 5pm, Thursday, 2 July 2026.

Bay Conservation Alliance Envirohub Bay of Plenty Mauao Trust Predator Free BOP Forest & Bird - Tauranga Te Puke Forest and Bird NZ Penguin Initiative Space for Nature Wildlife Rehabilitators Network of New Zealand ARRC Wildlife Trust

We are reviewing our Dog Management Policy and Bylaw, and Keeping of Animals Bylaw to check these are working as intended.

06/06/2026

Thank you to our amazing community for all your reports, including the predation reports, over the last little while!

It's been heartwarming to see you all care for our local wildlife and for Tauranga City Council to act on behalf of our wildlife.

*Keep it up please - your observations are important and matter* 💙

20/04/2026

Happy Conservation Week 🥳

Conservation week is all about positive action and getting involved. But for us, it's also about acknowledging the amazing ongoing mahi and support we receive throughout the year.

A big thank you to all our volunteers, supporters, partners, and funders! We couldn't do what we do without you 💙

13/04/2026

What are your plans for Conservation Week (20-26 April)?

Check out Tauranga City Council events and get involved in your area 😍🌱🧤

Event List here: whatsontauranga.co.nz/conservation-week-2026



📸 Anna Wentsch

Conservation Week is coming up - 20-26 April 🌿

Tauranga’s natural environment is unique and precious, and Conservation Week is a great chance for our community to get involved and give back. From bird identification and wetland walks to reserve and dune restoration, there are plenty of hands‑on events happening across the city.

Explore the full list of events and find out how to get involved: whatsontauranga.co.nz/conservation-week-2026

📸 Anna Wentsch

13/04/2026

Thank you Sustainable Backyards Bay of Plenty for hosting the Penguin Waddle event last month 🐧

We're so grateful for your support, raising awareness and funds for our mahi, in form of such a fabulous and fun community event!

Thank you to everyone who waddled, dressed up, supported, and donated as well 💙

📸: Echo Photography