News
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Vaccine passes to be removed from Council facilities
NewsVaccine passes will not be required at Western Bay facilities from Monday 4 April.
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Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre temporary closure
NewsThe Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre will close on Thursday 24 March, due to a planned power outage.
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Canines to converge on planned dog exercise area
NewsJoin the pack this weekend at our doggy themed event to explore plans for a new dog exercise area in Lawrence Oliver Park, Te Puke.
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Last steps on Katikati’s newest shared path
NewsPlanning for Katikati’s newest shared path is in its final stages, and we want to know, are we on the right path?
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Pukehina Development Rate headlines 2022/23 draft Annual Plan
NewsThe future of the Pukehina Development Rate will be decided through this year’s Annual Plan.
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Council takes the wheel of Te Puke’s AA Licensing Agency
NewsRoad user charges and driver licence applications have a new home alongside the books and colourful imaginative resources at Te Puke Library.
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Reminder to keep glass out of your mixed recycling bin
Kerbside CollectiveNewsWestern Bay residents are being asked to temporarily curb their kerbside glass recycling efforts to ensure their empties don’t end up in landfill.
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Libraries opening times change
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty Library and Service Centres in Te Puke, Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Waihī Beach will no longer open on Saturdays until further notice.
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Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre temporary closure
NewsThe Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre will close on Tuesday 8 March, due to a planned power outage.
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Celebrating Cultural Diversity
NewsOur Cultural Diversity Month events are a fantastic way to celebrate the diversity of residents across the Western Bay. It’s a valuable time to reflect on what gives us all a sense of belonging.
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Changes to Kerbside Collections due to staff shortages
Kerbside CollectiveNewsFood scraps and glass are to be temporarily removed from kerbside collections due to COVID-19 staff shortages.
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Meetings go online to keep community safe
NewsUpcoming Council, community board and ward forum meetings will now take place virtually via Zoom to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
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What’s next for Wilson Park?
NewsWhat do you love to do at Waihī Beach’s Wilson Park? Stroll through the Sunday market? Linger over a long picnic lunch?
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Search still on for final Waihī Beach Library site
NewsThe search for the final location of Waihī Beach’s new library, service centre and community hub continues.
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Dog lovers go online for Doggy Day Out 2022
NewsCompetitions, special offers and supreme doggy cuteness will all be on show in the first ever Doggy Day Out virtual edition.
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Explore the plans for your new favourite places
NewsCheck out what we’re proposing for reserves in the Te Puke Maketu area.
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Waihī Beach Road Rehabilitation Work
NewsHauraki District Council is expecting to start rehabilitation and resurfacing of the stretch of Waihi Beach Road between Fisher and Trig Roads on Monday 21 February 2022.
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Creative Communities Scheme funding open now
NewsDo you need funding for an arts or creative project that engages the community?
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State Highway 2 gets further boost for safety improvements
NewsSH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa is set to become safer with the installation of flexible median barriers and an upgrade to an additional six intersections between Tetley Road and Esdaile Road.
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TECT Park wins international recognition
NewsThe people of the world have voted TECT Park as a top 10 winner in the Green Flag International People's Choice Award.
