News
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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
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Join us for the dog event of the year!
NewsIt’s back baby! Bigger and better than ever. Don’t miss Doggy Day Out at Ōmokoroa Sports Ground this weekend - 10am-1pm, Saturday 25 February.
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Western Bay joins national programme to get young people in jobs
NewsImagine all young people under 25 engaged in appropriate education, training, work or positive activities in their communities – that’s the goal of a new programme rolling out in Te Puke and Maketu.
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Same look, new design for kerbside pay-as-you-throw tags
Kerbside CollectiveNewsIncreased durability, reliability and anti-copying measures are some of the key features of our newly redesigned pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) tags.
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Trustees for Tourism Bay of Plenty
NewsDo you have a passion for the Coastal Bay of Plenty and growing the region’s visitor economy? If so, a Tourism Bay of Plenty trustee position may be your perfect opportunity!
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State of Emergency declared for the Bay of Plenty region
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer declared a State of Emergency tonight, as the conditions from Cyclone Gabrielle worsened.
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Two emergency evacuation centres to open
NewsEmergency Evacuation Centres in Waihī Beach and Pongakawa will open their doors to the community tonight in anticipation for the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Preparing to self evacuate and what to take for Cyclone Gabrielle
NewsPeople living in at-risk areas are being urged to prepare to self evacuate today and avoid getting caught in the worst of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Work to begin on elder housing redevelopment in Katikati
NewsIf you’re out and about in Katikati you’ll soon see work taking place around the elder housing units on Heron Crescent.
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See legendary animal behaviourist at Doggy Day Out
NewsWe’re super excited to announce that world-renowned animal behaviourist and trainer Mark Vette will be joining us at this year’s Doggy Day Out!
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Community kōrero kicks off with Kaimai
NewsAll are welcome to attend the first Kaimai ward Community Forum of 2023.
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Waitangi Day celebrations
NewsCheck out the community events happening to celebrate Te Rā o Waitangi (Waitangi Day).
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Your local library wants you back
NewsDid you know that there’s over 1.2 million pukapuka (books), magazine, eBooks, eAudio books and eMagazines available from your local Western Bay library?
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Off the beaten track: cycling gems in the Western Bay
NewsJust like that it’s almost February and Bike Month again.
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Te Puke Swimming Pool opening soon
NewsWe’re doing hard mahi behind the scenes to get Te Puke Swimming Pool open as soon as possible.
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Annual Report caps off a busy 2022
NewsA year of overcoming challenges, smart decisions and wins make up Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s 2021/22 Annual Report.
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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.