News
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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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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.
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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.
