News
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Emergency preparedness events are coming to a library near you
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA series of emergency preparedness events are being held at Waihī Beach, Katikati and Ōmokoroa libraries to help build community resilience in the event of a disaster.
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Council backs sticky solution to food waste
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAs part of a nationwide campaign by Love Food Hate Waste NZ, free ‘Eat Me First’ stickers are now available at Western Bay of Plenty District Council libraries and service centres.
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Te Puna Community Centre farewelled
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe Te Puna Community Centre has been demolished to make way for a new facility in the future.
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Anzac Day recycling centre hours
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardKerbside CollectiveNewsAs a mark of respect, and to allow staff to attend Anzac Day services, our recycling centres will be closed on the morning of Thursday 25 April, reopening at 1pm.
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Ōmokoroa Community Board by-election to be held
Kaimai WardNewsŌmokoroa residents are being asked to help fill the vacant Community Board seat following the resignation of Greig Neilson.
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$100k up for grabs to improve community facilities
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsGroups in the Western Bay that manage community facilities are being invited to apply for funding for upgrades and improvements.
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Head along to an Anzac Day service near you
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe've got you covered with all the Anzac Day services being held across the Western Bay - so you can come and pay your respects.
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School safety drives lower speed limits in Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsSpeed limits around Western Bay of Plenty schools will be lowered to 30 kilometres per hour (kph) during peak times.
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Council mourning the sudden loss of Councillor Richard Crawford
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Western Bay of Plenty District Council whānau is mourning the sudden death of Maketu-Te Puke Councillor, Richard Crawford.
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Te Puna playground soon to take flight
Kaimai WardNewsTamariki will soon be able to spin, swing and fly their way to fun at a new playground in Te Puna.
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Ōmokoroa greenwaste hours extended
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWe’re extending our opening hours at the Ōmokoroa Greenwaste Centre to three hours a day on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Speak up on how you want to be represented in the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWhether a representation rookie or representation royalty, here’s your chance to assess if Western Bay of Plenty District Council's current representation arrangements fit or need a change.
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New home building rules nailed down
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsRules to help fast-track much-needed housing in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke are now in place.
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Get your pup barking up the right tree
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCome along to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Doggy Day Out on 16 March for some top training tips from internationally renowned animal behaviour expert Mark Vette.
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Katikati Recycling Centre offers unwanted goods a second chance
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsFurniture, appliances, lawn mowers, old fridges, screws and bolts, and e-waste are just some of the items that will soon be accepted at the Katikati Recycling Centre.
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Paws up for Ōmokoroa’s Dog Exercise Area
Kaimai WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is putting the ‘paw-er’ in the community’s hands to help decide which location to build the District’s next dog exercise area in Ōmokoroa.
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Sun’s out, paws out… but don’t let your dog take the lead
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWhether it’s a quick jaunt around the block or a leisurely bush walk, dog owners are being asked to paws for thought when having fun in the sun with their four-legged friends.
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Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway works for February 2024
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsIt’s full steam ahead with the work programme ramping up to repair damage caused by last summer’s extreme weather across our state highway network.
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Dogs, togs and agility jogs at popular pooch ‘party’
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom young pups, to teaching old dogs new tricks, if you want some expert advice on helping your four-legged friend to put their best paw forward, check out our Doggy Day Out.
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Lifting the lid on recycling rules
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardKerbside CollectiveNewsWith the introduction of standardised kerbside recycling rules across New Zealand on February 1, it is now the same for everyone.