Community
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Our Neighbourhoods
Find out more about our history, the economy, our vibrant places and why the Western Bay is a great place to live work and play.
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Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Are you prepared? Link through and view the latest emergency info, find out about road closures, weather updates, check on up-to-date power outages, and learn how to get ready for disasters.
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Cemeteries
Council manages five cemeteries at Maketu, Te Puke, Oropi and Katikati.
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Community Halls
There are 18 community halls in the District, owned and operated by local hall committees and can be used by the public. Find out more about the halls here.
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Community Plans
Community Plans are effective tools for capturing and prioritising the aspirations of communities and providing a 'roadmap' for how to get there.
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Cultural Diversity in the Western Bay
We are committed to embracing the district's cultural diversity and to build and strengthen a cohesive and culturally connected community. Find out more how.
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Elder Housing
Council provides 70 rental units for the elderly. Find out more about eligibility for pensioner housing.
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Our Environment
Find out more about environmental care groups around the Western Bay, environmental monitoring and environmental enhancement projects Council is involved in.
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Events
Here you'll find lots of information to help guide you through our event booking process and ensure you can run a fun, safe and successful event in our District.
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Grants and Funding
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Libraries
There are four Library and Service Centres in the Western Bay District: Waihi Beach, Katikati, Omokoroa and Te Puke. Find out more about locations and the library website.
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Loyal to the Western Bay
Celebrating the good sorts in our communities and the incredible sights, diverse cultures and strong District pride that runs from Waihi Beach to Otamaraka
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Newcomers Guide to the District
This page is designed to help your understand our role, and put you in touch with the key information and contacts you'll need to help you settle in to our stunning District.
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New Kiwi
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Safer Communities
The aim of Safer Communities is to make Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty a safe place to live, work and play.
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Tangata Whenua
The Western Bay of Plenty District is culturally diverse. There are 11 iwi groups approximately 74 hapū and 23 Marae.
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How to Volunteer
Interested in volunteering in the Western Bay? Find out more about how to get involved and your health and safety responsibilities as a volunteer.
