News
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A guide to Western Bay of Plenty’s best stargazing spots for Matariki
Interesting ReadsNewsCheck out our top spots to celebrate Matariki
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Young voices headline Long Term Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardInteresting ReadsNews“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.
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New disc golf course at TECT Park flies into action
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardInteresting ReadsNewsDisc golf enthusiasts are invited to ‘putt’ their skills to the test at a new nine-hole course at TECT Park.
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Plenty of playground pleasure
Interesting ReadsNewsWith several superb playgrounds across the Western Bay, your tāmariki can swing, slide and climb until their heart’s content.
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Pedalling paradise in the Western Bay
Interesting ReadsNewsWhether you’re an e-bike cruiser, lycra-clad fitness junkie, wrangling a biker gang of kids, or only in it for the coffee at the end – there’s a bike ride for you this summer.
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Roll through summer at Western Bay’s skateparks
Interesting ReadsNewsWith five skateparks and a skate pathway to choose from, you and your whānau can ollie, tic tac and kick turn your way across the Western Bay this summer.
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Walk your way through the Western Bay
Interesting ReadsNewsSummer is the perfect time to stretch the legs, take in some nature, or work off the Christmas pavlova, while enjoying the hundreds of walking trails on offer.
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A beginner’s guide to being environmentally friendly this summer
Interesting ReadsNewsLet’s be honest: in this time-scarce world of convenience and instant gratification, sometimes the goal to be environmentally friendly can seem like an impractical task.
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A day in the life of Becs, at Te Puke Animal Shelter
Maketu - Te Puke WardInteresting ReadsEvery dog in one of our animal shelters has story, but so do the people who look after them. Meet Becs, who works part time at Te Puke Animal Shelter.
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Discover the best kurī-friendly walks in the Western Bay
Interesting ReadsNewsDid you know there are over 20 places to take your dog (kurī) for a walk in the Western Bay?
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Camp with care in the Western Bay
Interesting ReadsNewsCamping is a rite of passage in New Zealand. Each summer we hustle to get a good spot close to a lake, a river, beach or forest, and enjoy time reconnecting with whānau surrounded by nature.
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Your summer reads sorted!
Interesting ReadsNewsLooking for a good summer read and not sure where to start? The team at Western Bay of Plenty District Council Libraries have you sorted.
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Up your water saving skills
Interesting ReadsNewsKiwis have a special connection with water (wai). It’s a taonga (treasure) that we all have a responsibility to care for and use responsibly.
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Our top five spots to enjoy a packed lunch outdoors
Interesting ReadsNewsWho doesn’t love to eat lunch outside on a sunny day?
