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Summer of surveying, sampling and social media for Summer Students
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCreating maps, taking water samples and filming TikToks with the Mayor are just some of the tasks Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Summer Students have been keeping themselves busy with.
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Summer Ambassadors quench thirst for local knowledge
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsIf you are enjoying our freedom camping spots in the Western Bay these holidays, keep an eye out for our friendly Summer Ambassadors. You might even score yourself a free drink bottle!
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350,000 books borrowed from Western Bay libraries in 2023
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsSome ‘tails’ never get old. Young Western Bay bookhounds have sniffed out a Hairy Maclary classic as their top read for 2023.
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Photo competition to reel in stunning Bay shots
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCalling all happy snappers… Western Bay of Plenty District Council is fishing for photographs of your favourite places.
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Page-turning fun as BOB Squad returns to Western Bay libraries
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe free, take-home reading programme is aimed at primary school aged tamariki keen to spend their summers diving into the ‘Bag of Books’, or BOB.
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Your kerbside summer services: dates and extra collections
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardKerbside CollectiveNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has your back with all you need to know to manage your rubbish and recycling this summer.
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Four new CCTV cameras to increase community safety
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council continues to improve community safety and secure shared spaces across the rohe through its annual $50,000 CCTV Fund.
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Balance and progress sums-up Western Bay’s year
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has adopted its Annual Report, which shows Council is investing in the important things to help improve community well-being.
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A decade of Green Flag Awards for TECT Park
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsRaise the flag! Two Western Bay sub-regional parks have won prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2023/24.
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Summer events make a splash across Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsSlip, slop, slap and get amongst the sizzling summer events across Western Bay this holiday season.
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Your summer go-to guide for the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom opening hours and what days to put your bins out, to freedom camping and where you can walk you dog, we’ve put together a dedicated webpage where you can find all the information you need.
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Early works to begin on State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsChristmas is coming early in the form of vegetation removal and site clearing around the State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road intersection.
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Have you joined the kōrero on how we manage waste?
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAre you keen to see an upcycled approach to how we manage waste across the Western Bay? It’s not a WASTE of time to tell us how you feel about waste management and minimisation.
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Long Term Plan adoption deferred until political picture is clearer
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe lack of clear national direction on core water and transportation services is prompting Western Bay of Plenty District Council to defer the adoption of its Long Term Plan.
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Christmas events extravaganza for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFestive fever will heat-up the Western Bay this December, with eight Christmas events leading up to the big day.
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Wander Dogs back to seas the day with a beach-themed celebration
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe dog days are not over – they're coming back to the beach this summer as part of Western Bay’s Wander Dog series.
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Final week to have your say on Western Bay’s Speed Management Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsDo you care about the speed limits on the local roads you drive? If the answer is yes, be sure to share your views on our draft Speed Management Plan.
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Having a plan for waste. It’s not a waste of time
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsConstruction and demolition waste, mobile phones and whiteware could get a second chance at life, with an upcycled approach to how we manage waste across the Western Bay.
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One paw closer for dog exercise areas in Katikati and Ōmokoroa
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsOur furry friends in Katikati will get their own place to play and roam free, with plans for a dedicated dog exercise area taking shape.
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New roading contracts to pave the way for local businesses
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA new era of roading maintenance and infrastructure is on the horizon for the Western Bay.
