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Bay of Plenty students have come together to raise awareness about how to stay safe on the region’s 86 railway level crossings, by always expecting the unexpected and watching out for trains.
Dumped garden waste smothers native vegetation and threatens wildlife habitats.
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“A perfect District is a District that everyone feels good in.” These wise words by Kaelyn, 12, from Ōmokoroa, headline our Long Term Plan 2024-34, which is now open for feedback.
From waka ama at Waihī Beach to food gardens in Maketū, 38 local groups across the Western Bay have received $170,000 in support through this year’s Community Matching Fund.
The Western Bay of Plenty will take centre stage this October when hundreds of New Zealand’s best young mountain bikers roll into the region.
Western Bay Libraries are taking tamariki around the world in 14 days these school holidays, with a range of fun crafts and activities inspired by different countries and cultures.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council will continue using the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system for the 2028 local election.
From waka ama at Waihī Beach to food gardens in Maketū, 38 local groups across the Western Bay have received $170,000 in support through this year’s Community Matching Fund.
The Western Bay of Plenty will take centre stage this October when hundreds of New Zealand’s best young mountain bikers roll into the region.
Western Bay Libraries are taking tamariki around the world in 14 days these school holidays, with a range of fun crafts and activities inspired by different countries and cultures.
Work will start next week on a $576,000 project to renew sections of the rock seawall at Katikati’s MacMillan Reserve.
From waka ama at Waihī Beach to food gardens in Maketū, 38 local groups across the Western Bay have received $170,000 in support through this year’s Community Matching Fund.
The Western Bay of Plenty will take centre stage this October when hundreds of New Zealand’s best young mountain bikers roll into the region.
Western Bay Libraries are taking tamariki around the world in 14 days these school holidays, with a range of fun crafts and activities inspired by different countries and cultures.
The upgraded road provides a vital connection for orchards, post-harvest businesses, farms, schools, emergency services, and residents.
If your reaction to last week's announcement of the Western Bay of Plenty Regional Deal being signed was something like “OK… but what does that actually mean?” - you’re not alone.
Across Welcome Bay, Ōmokoroa and Katikati, we came together with communities who have been deeply affected by the recent severe weather.
The past week has been extremely challenging for our community. The loss of life at Mauao and Welcome Bay has weighed heavily on many.
As we approach Christmas and this time of togetherness, it is important to remember what really matters: our people here in the Western Bay.
From waka ama at Waihī Beach to food gardens in Maketū, 38 local groups across the Western Bay have received $170,000 in support through this year’s Community Matching Fund.
The Western Bay of Plenty will take centre stage this October when hundreds of New Zealand’s best young mountain bikers roll into the region.
Western Bay Libraries are taking tamariki around the world in 14 days these school holidays, with a range of fun crafts and activities inspired by different countries and cultures.
The upgraded road provides a vital connection for orchards, post-harvest businesses, farms, schools, emergency services, and residents.