News
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After-school hours for Waihi Beach Library and Service Centre
NewsWaihi Beach families will have after-school access to their local library one day a week following a decision by Council to extend opening by three hours every Friday.
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By-election to be held following Councillor Humphreys’ resignation
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will hold a by-election for one seat on Council following the resignation of Councillor Christina Humphreys
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Students choose work over summer
NewsSeven students - studying civil engineering, marketing, environmental science, civil construction and finance – are finding local government a positive start in their respective career fields.
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Community interest sought for old Omokoroa pavilion
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsCouncil is seeking interest from the Omokoroa community until Friday 12 March 2021 for groups that may wish to use the old pavilion when it is relocated on the Western Avenue Reserve.
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Omokoroa community asked for interest in old library
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsCouncil is asking the Omokoroa community for any groups that may wish to lease the former library and service centre building on the corner of Kowai Grove and McDonnell Street.
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Doggy Day Out 2021
NewsGet ready for Western Bay’s biggest dog event of the year coming up on Saturday, 13 February in Katikati!
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Lochhead Road cycle trail partial closure
NewsOmokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway users are advised that the section of Lochhead Road to the Wairoa River will be partly closed from Monday 18 January for up to three weeks.
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Partial closure No 1 Road for pipeline work
NewsPart of Te Puke’s No 1 Road will be reduced to one lane from 2 February to 8 March 2021 to enable trenching for the Waiāri main trunk water pipeline.
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Mount Festival of Multisport - plan ahead to avoid delays
NewsThe Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road eastbound lanes between Domain Road and Paengaroa will be closed for the leg of the event from 6am to 1pm on Saturday 23 January.
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Water demand continues to cause concern in Western Bay
NewsHigh water use across the District is continuing to put pressure on reservoir levels, prompting a reminder to the public to keep conserving water as much as possible.
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Water use reaches danger levels across Western Bay
NewsCouncil has raised its water warning to high, effective immediately, across all communities.
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Christmas message from your Mayor, Garry Webber.
NewsMayor Garry Webber reflects on 2020, a year like no other, in his annual Christmas message.
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Ohauiti Road name change will improve safety and mail delivery
NewsTauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District councils have confirmed that part of Ohauiti Road will be re-named Upper Ohauiti Road.
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Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway surveys user satisfaction
NewsCouncil is running a survey to get feedback for future decisions on the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway and to understand more about the users and their experiences.
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Waihi Beach playground opens on Broadway
NewsCouncil and the Waihi Beach community are celebrating the opening of another new playground.
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Spaces and Places Strategy drives collaboration for facility planning
NewsRead Sport Bay of Plenty's media release on the updated Spaces and Places Strategy for the Bay of Plenty region.
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TECT Park receives Green Flag award sixth year in a row
NewsFor the sixth year in a row, TECT Park has been awarded Recreation Aotearoa’s Green Flag Award - an added birthday present for the park which has just celebrated its 10th year of operation.
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Mountain bike and equestrian park concept plan approved
NewsThe Waitekohekohe Reserve (previously named Lund Road Reserve) is one step closer to reality with the concept plan and new name being approved this week by Council’s Policy Committee.
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New speed limits for Western Bay roads
NewsCouncil is changing speed limits on 39 local roads across the District.
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Digital toolkit launched to assist Marae administration
NewsWestern Bay Marae welcome a new online tool to help administer their Marae
