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Exciting new creative projects kick off across the Western Bay
NewsDance and writing workshops, a new studio art trail, development of pā harakeke with local hapū, and support for young people in the arts are just a few of the projects becoming a reality.
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Batteries in kerbside bins start fires at recycling centre
NewsTauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents are being reminded not to dispose of batteries in their kerbside recycling bins following seven fires over the past year.
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Libraries and service centres closed over Easter
NewsOur libraries and service centres will be closed Easter weekend - Friday 7 April to Monday 10 April.
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Balanced approach to Council’s draft budget
NewsThe need to get the balance right through these tough economic times whilst minimising the impact on the community is the focus of Western Bay’s draft Annual Plan 2023/24.
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Mobile recycling trailers adjust their schedule to suit users
NewsMobile recycling trailers ‘Recyclosaurus Rex’ and ‘Sustainabox’ are changing their schedule for winter.
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Good Friday kerbside collections delayed a day
Kerbside CollectiveNewsIf your bin day is normally a Friday listen up, change is coming your way over the Easter weekend.
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Final countdown to new building consenting system is on
NewsChange is just around the corner for Western Bay’s building consenting system and early feedback has been positive overall.
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Work to begin on Katikati’s newest shared path
NewsHey Katikati, your new accessible and all-weather shared path is coming!
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No.4 Road Bailey bridge open for traffic
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsCars and trucks are safely on the move again up No.4 Road in Te Puke thanks to the installation of a temporary Bailey bridge.
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What do you want to kōrero with your councillors about?
NewsKatikati-Waihī Beach and Maketu-Te Puke wards – it’s your turn to get together with your councillors.
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Construction on new Ōmokoroa schools to begin in 2024
NewsThe future layout of Ōmokoroa continues to firm up with a 2024 construction start date for two new schools confirmed.
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New trails a treat for locals
NewsKatikati’s mountain biking, horse riding and walking community have a much shorter commute to some epic trails now that Waitekohekohe Recreational Park is officially open.
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Easier, more efficient building consenting is coming
NewsA new online building consenting system is on the way, and it promises to make life a little easier for those in the building business.
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How can we communicate better?
NewsWe're always looking for ways to improve and grow our communications. Help us out by doing a quick survey and be into win!
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Free weekend of swimming in Te Puke Pool
NewsTe Puke pool is open and to say thanks for your patience you can practice your strokes for free
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Double win for Western Bay parks
NewsHūhārua Park in Te Puna and TECT Park have clinched prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2023.
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$23.5m works to unlock critical housing begin
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsConstruction of a $23.5 million roading upgrade that will enable the development of 2500 new homes in Ōmokoroa begins this week.
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Join us at the Waitekohekohe Recreational Park official opening
NewsIt’s bring your own mountain bike, horse or togs to the Waitekohekohe Recreational Park official opening this Saturday, 4 March.
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A packed calendar for Parks Week 2023
NewsScavenger hunts, markets, sharing kai, outdoor yoga – sound good? Come along and help us celebrate our parks.
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A community that is there for each other
Mayor's KōreroNewsMayor James reflects on the back-to-back weather events our communities have faced this month
