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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.
Katikati's Dave Hume Pool has received national recognition at Recreation Aotearoa's annual Aquatics Awards, taking home a Merit Award in the Aquatic Facility of the Year category.
Community halls, sports clubs, schools and youth groups across the Western Bay are set to benefit from more than $116,000 in Council funding.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has decided to remove the existing public toilet at Precious Family Reserve in Ōmokoroa and relocate it elsewhere in the District.
A $43 million upgrade to the gateway of Ōmokoroa has officially opened, improving safety, supporting future growth and helping unlock new housing across the peninsula.
Katikati's Dave Hume Pool has received national recognition at Recreation Aotearoa's annual Aquatics Awards, taking home a Merit Award in the Aquatic Facility of the Year category.
Community halls, sports clubs, schools and youth groups across the Western Bay are set to benefit from more than $116,000 in Council funding.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is now part of a proposal that will be considered by Government and could see a new council created across Tauranga and Western Bay.
An Open Day is being held on 12 September where the community can learn about stormwater projects underway and planned across Waihī Beach, Bowentown and Athenree.
Katikati's Dave Hume Pool has received national recognition at Recreation Aotearoa's annual Aquatics Awards, taking home a Merit Award in the Aquatic Facility of the Year category.
Community halls, sports clubs, schools and youth groups across the Western Bay are set to benefit from more than $116,000 in Council funding.
Funding has been approved for a $550,000 culvert upgrade to help reduce flooding impacts in Maketū.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is now part of a proposal that will be considered by Government and could see a new council created across Tauranga and Western Bay.
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.
Katikati's Dave Hume Pool has received national recognition at Recreation Aotearoa's annual Aquatics Awards, taking home a Merit Award in the Aquatic Facility of the Year category.
Community halls, sports clubs, schools and youth groups across the Western Bay are set to benefit from more than $116,000 in Council funding.
Funding has been approved for a $550,000 culvert upgrade to help reduce flooding impacts in Maketū.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has decided to remove the existing public toilet at Precious Family Reserve in Ōmokoroa and relocate it elsewhere in the District.