News
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Western Bay joins community event fund partnership
NewsA new community event fund for the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region has been launched which will streamline application processes for community events.
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Locals to benefit from visitor funding
NewsEver wanted to star gaze from atop the Waihī Beach trig trail and learn about Matariki? Thanks to a $100,000 grant and co-funding from Council, you’ll soon be able to.
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Council adopts balanced approach to Annual Plan
NewsMinimising the impact to our community is the focus of Council’s Annual Plan 2022/23.
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Have you given Your Place a voice?
NewsWhat’s happening at your place? Do you have a great idea, or problem to solve?
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A fantastic first year of the Kerbside Collective
NewsKa pai Western Bay - together we’ve diverted almost twice the amount of waste from landfill we expected!
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Dog owners - have you gone green yet?
NewsWith just one week until the red 2021/22 tags expire, Western Bay of Plenty District Council wants to see all the cute pooches around the District sporting their 2022/23 green tags.
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TECT Park adds to long list of awards
NewsGiant adventure playground, TECT Park, has been recognised as an exemplary action park in Aotearoa.
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School up on being a candidate in this year’s elections
NewsKeen to stand for Council and make change in our community but don’t know where to begin? We've got you covered.
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Have we got our plans for Waihī Beach’s Wilson Park right?
NewsThe retention of much-loved green spaces and additional trees for shade are some of the key features proposed for Waihī Beach’s Wilson Park.
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New housing in Ōmokoroa on the horizon
NewsŌmokoroa’s housing offerings are set to change, but careful mahi and planning is in place to ensure the village feel Ōmokoroa is renowned for is retained.
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More housing to be made available in Te Puke
NewsThe number and variety of homes is set to increase in Te Puke, and Western Bay is prepared.
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Speak up for your place
NewsAre we losing our rural character? What's more important, the environment or growth? Are there enough housing choices? Aē / kāo, yes / no?
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How you Council is up to you
NewsWould shorter Council meetings starting at 7pm make you think again about standing for Council?
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Make other dogs green with envy
NewsDog owners, it’s time to go green! Dog registrations for the 2022-23 year are now open so make sure your pooch is wearing their new green tag.
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Never forget your bin day again
Kerbside CollectiveNewsHave trouble remembering which day to put your bin out each week? Get a reminder straight to your phone and join our crusade to reduce waste and costs.
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Apply now for Council’s CCTV fund
NewsGroups hoping to deter any anti-social behaviour are being urged to apply for Western Bay’s annual CCTV fund.
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Council nabs silver in Australasian management challenge
NewsA team of Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s emerging leaders have placed second in the New Zealand leg of JLT Australasian Management Challenge.
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Toll free travel extended due to Te Puke Highway works
NewsToll free travel on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road now includes eastbound vehicles between 6am and 9am, Mon – Fri starting next Monday 23 May until Friday 3 June.
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Local tamariki grateful for laptop fairy
NewsTamariki and rangatahi from local kura and youth groups have received a visit from Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s laptop fairy, bringing donations of laptop computers.
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Chance to check in on all things Ōmokoroa
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsGot a question about the Ōmokoroa Domain upgrade, the State Highway 2 intersection, Prole Road upgrade or Ōmokoroa Stormwater Catchment Management plan? Come along to our next community update.
