News
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One paw closer for dog exercise areas in Katikati and Ōmokoroa
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsOur furry friends in Katikati will get their own place to play and roam free, with plans for a dedicated dog exercise area taking shape.
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New roading contracts to pave the way for local businesses
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA new era of roading maintenance and infrastructure is on the horizon for the Western Bay.
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Traffic bulletin: State highway works for October and November 2023
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe next two months will see a flurry of chipsealing, asphalt surfacing and road rebuilding taking place across the region, along with the larger infrastructure projects that continue as well.
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Empowering rangatahi into work and education
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsDeciding what to do when you’ve left school can be an overwhelming prospect. But the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs is helping young people find their feet with work and education opportunities.
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Safety and efficiency drives Western Bay's Speed Management Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsLower speed limits around schools, rural roads and in town centres is a focus of Western Bay’s draft Speed Management Plan 2023.
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Calling all students - do something extraordinary this summer
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWanted: the next generation of rangatahi ready to push boundaries, challenge the status quo and do something extraordinary with their careers.
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Phased opening for Kaimai tracks
Kaimai WardNewsDOC together with mana whenua are assessing closed tracks in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park with the aim to begin phased reopening over the next month.
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Expired and damaged car seats saved from landfill
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsMuch loved and used car seats, boosters and capsules will get a second lease on life thanks to a collaborative effort with the Western Bay community.
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Check your updated tsunami evacuation map
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsEvacuation zones are now BLUE. Bay of Plenty tsunami evacuation maps now look different. If you live, work or play along our coastline, have a look at the updated maps.
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Credit rating affirms Council’s prudent financial management
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe continue to prove we can make sound financial decisions in tough economic times.
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Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway works for October 2023
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA spate of wild weather has put the brakes on road rebuilding and resealing, as contractors have turned their attention to removing slips and ensuring a safe passage for road users.
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Growing pains? We’ve got a plan for that
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe SmartGrowth Strategy is our plan to manage growth in the western Bay of Plenty sub-region. .
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Funding boost for Western Bay community projects
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsHuge congrats to the groups who have snapped up funding for a range of fantastic community projects around the Western Bay!
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Tourism fund provides boost for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThere will be improved opportunities to take in the scenic sights of the Western Bay of Plenty, thanks to a Government grant and Council co-funding.
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Climate Action Festival on from 10-17 September
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA week-long series of events celebrating positive stories and climate action across the Bay of Plenty.
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Annual Plan balances progress with financial prudence for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsKey community facilities will get an upgrade thanks to Western Bay’s Annual Plan.
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Nau Mai Rā - Western Bay welcomes newcomers
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil will roll out the welcome mat for all newcomers during Welcoming Week 2023, set to run from 1 September to 10 September.
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Council votes to establish Māori wards
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will have Māori wards for the 2025 and 2028 local body elections after councillors decided its establishment in an Extraordinary Meeting.
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What’s the future of Te Puna Station Road?
Kaimai WardNewsWhere do you stand on the future of Te Puna Station Road? Do you want us to re-open one lane to eastbound traffic, or keep it closed?
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Tauranga Western Bay events receive a $223,000 funding injection
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe latest round of the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund (TWBCEF) has resulted in 18 applications receiving a combined total of $223,000.