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Cast your vote for a punny recycling name
NewsSustainabox, Recyclosaurus Rex, Treasure Trailer and Hungry hangarua – which name do you think has the best milage?
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Community projects brought to life by Council funding
NewsSolar panels, bird watching hides and a new inflatable rescue boat are just few of the community projects that will get a funding boost across the Western Bay.
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Cash injection for community facilities
NewsThe hopes of five community groups are being realised thanks to funding from Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Facilities in the Community Fund.
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Aiming high for this year’s voter turnout
NewsWho is up for a wero (challenge)? We're calling on you to show how much you care about what happens in our District by enrolling to vote before Friday 12 August.
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Waihī Beach’s new library finds a home
NewsYou won’t have to go far to find the chosen location for Waihī Beach’s new library, Council service centre and hub.
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Save those stress levels. Nominate early
NewsYet to put your name forward for this year’s elections? Here’s a hot tip. Save those stress levels and don’t leave it to the last minute.
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We want your questions
NewsIf you could ask anything to those standing in this year’s election, what would it be? Well, here’s your chance.
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Serious concerns with fluoridation of Athenree and Wharawhara supplies
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has serious concerns with the directive to add fluoride to two of its water supplies.
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Save the dates. Join us at our candidate debates
NewsQuick-fire questions, challenging scenarios, and crowd-sourced queries are all part of the dynamic plan to get to know candidates a bit better this election.
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Upgrade for State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road gets green light
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsIt’s happening… The long-awaited upgrade of the State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road intersection has finally been given the green light.
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Bring your burning election questions to our candidate info sessions
NewsIf you're on the fence about standing for Council in this year’s elections, why not come to one of our two candidate information sessions.
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E Tū (stand) and be the change we need
NewsWestern Bay, it’s time. It’s time to E Tū (stand) and be part of Generation Change He panoni ā reanga.
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All you need to know about Council this election
NewsWe've revamped the traditional ‘Pre-election report’ to become the guide All you need to know about Council to educate residents on the current state of play heading into this year's election.
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Mobile recycling service to roll out to rural communities
NewsA new mobile recycling service is coming to the rural Western Bay of Plenty, and where it goes is up to you.
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Make sure you share your Three Waters views with Government
Three Waters ReformNewsThere’s still time to share your views on the Government’s draft Three Waters legislation with nationwide public consultation on the Water Services Entities Bill open until Friday 22 July.
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Making your month more earth-friendly
NewsEver thought about trading your takeaway kawhe (coffee) cup for a reusable one? Why not start today!
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On your marks, get set, discover
NewsHey tamariki – looking for some school holiday fun? Grab your whānau, grab your friends, get outdoors and Discover your District!
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What does representing your community on Council really mean?
NewsAs part of this year's elections we're on a mission to unpack the key role Council, and Elected Members (Mayor, Councillor and Community Board member) play in the community.
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Western Bay Libraries go fine free
NewsOverdue fines for library books are officially a thing of the past in the Western Bay.
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Longer hours for AA Agency in Te Puke Library
NewsThere’s no need to race into the AA Agency in Te Puke – they’re now open longer hours to service your vehicle and licencing needs.
