News
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Sun’s out, paws out… but don’t let your dog take the lead
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWhether it’s a quick jaunt around the block or a leisurely bush walk, dog owners are being asked to paws for thought when having fun in the sun with their four-legged friends.
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Inland Revenue service comes to Te Puke Library
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsTe Puke residents no longer need to travel to Tauranga for an in-person appointment with an Inland Revenue advisor.
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Dogs, togs and agility jogs at popular pooch ‘party’
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom young pups, to teaching old dogs new tricks, if you want some expert advice on helping your four-legged friend to put their best paw forward, check out our Doggy Day Out.
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Lifting the lid on recycling rules
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardKerbside CollectiveNewsWith the introduction of standardised kerbside recycling rules across New Zealand on February 1, it is now the same for everyone.
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Summer of surveying, sampling and social media for Summer Students
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCreating maps, taking water samples and filming TikToks with the Mayor are just some of the tasks Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Summer Students have been keeping themselves busy with.
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Summer Ambassadors quench thirst for local knowledge
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsIf you are enjoying our freedom camping spots in the Western Bay these holidays, keep an eye out for our friendly Summer Ambassadors. You might even score yourself a free drink bottle!
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350,000 books borrowed from Western Bay libraries in 2023
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsSome ‘tails’ never get old. Young Western Bay bookhounds have sniffed out a Hairy Maclary classic as their top read for 2023.
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Photo competition to reel in stunning Bay shots
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCalling all happy snappers… Western Bay of Plenty District Council is fishing for photographs of your favourite places.
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Page-turning fun as BOB Squad returns to Western Bay libraries
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe free, take-home reading programme is aimed at primary school aged tamariki keen to spend their summers diving into the ‘Bag of Books’, or BOB.
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Your kerbside summer services: dates and extra collections
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardKerbside CollectiveNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has your back with all you need to know to manage your rubbish and recycling this summer.
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Four new CCTV cameras to increase community safety
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council continues to improve community safety and secure shared spaces across the rohe through its annual $50,000 CCTV Fund.
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Permanent bridge on the way for No. 4 Road
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA new permanent single span bridge will be built to replace the No. 4 Road bridge in Te Puke that was washed away during an extreme storm event in January.
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Balance and progress sums-up Western Bay’s year
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has adopted its Annual Report, which shows Council is investing in the important things to help improve community well-being.
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A decade of Green Flag Awards for TECT Park
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsRaise the flag! Two Western Bay sub-regional parks have won prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2023/24.
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Summer events make a splash across Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsSlip, slop, slap and get amongst the sizzling summer events across Western Bay this holiday season.
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Your summer go-to guide for the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom opening hours and what days to put your bins out, to freedom camping and where you can walk you dog, we’ve put together a dedicated webpage where you can find all the information you need.
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Pop-up pump track popping up in Te Puke
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsTe Puke's Donovan Park will be one of the hottest places to be this summer thanks to a new pop-up pump track.
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Have you joined the kōrero on how we manage waste?
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAre you keen to see an upcycled approach to how we manage waste across the Western Bay? It’s not a WASTE of time to tell us how you feel about waste management and minimisation.
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Rehabilitation work for No. 1 Road pending
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsTe Puke residents are being asked to hold on a bit longer for works to permanently widen and rehabilitate one of its busiest roads to improve safety.
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Long Term Plan adoption deferred until political picture is clearer
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe lack of clear national direction on core water and transportation services is prompting Western Bay of Plenty District Council to defer the adoption of its Long Term Plan.