News
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Submissions close on Panepane Purakau proposal
NewsMayor Garry Webber says the level of feedback has been significant and he has thanked the community for their input.
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Feedback invited on future recreation land near Maketu
NewsA three-hectare site at 83 Ford Road near Maketu is being considered for community use, and the community is invited to take part in the planning of how it may be used.
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Have your say: plans for new mountain bike and horse riding trails
NewsPublic feedback is sought for a proposed new recreation area near Katikati dedicated to horse riding, mountain biking and walking.
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Pukehina Beach accessway closed due to erosion
NewsThe beach accessway at No.183 Pukehina Parade is closed to the public following significant erosion at Pukehina in the last 48 hours due to the wet weather and a King Tide.
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Kerbside rubbish and recycling collections to proceed in Western Bay
Kerbside CollectiveNewsMore than 1800 tonnes of rubbish will be diverted from landfill once a kerbside recycling and rubbish collection service begins in 2021, covering approximately 80 percent of the District.
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Planned power outages for Maketu and Little Waihi
NewsPowerco will be conducting work in Maketu and Little Waihi on Thursday 20 August to ensure the power supply in the area is safe and reliable.
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Cycleway trail diversion in Omokoroa
NewsContractors will be sealing the newly aligned trail section at the end of Lynley Park Drive from Tuesday 18 August.
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Omokoroa ‘shovel ready’ project awarded $14m
NewsShovel ready roading and water projects in Omokoroa will soon get underway after receiving a $14 million grant from the government today.
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Community views sought on Island View playground plan
NewsThe draft concept design for a playground and barbeque area at the Island View Reserve in Waihi Beach is out for community feedback.
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Western Bay speed limit proposals out for public feedback
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is reviewing its Speed Limits Bylaw and is seeking your views on the proposed changes.
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Council applauds $18m funding boost for Rangiuru Business Park
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is applauding an $18million Provincial Growth Fund boost that will see the 148 hectare Rangiuru Business Park begin to take shape.
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Proposed return of ownership of Panepane Purakau
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council today voted to progress a proposed return of ownership of the eastern end of Matakana Island to five local hapū. Under the proposal, public access will remain.
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Groundswell 2020
NewsGroundswell Festival of Innovation gets underway next week! From 27 July to 2 August, the Western Bay of Plenty will come alive in the digital world with a range of events that push boundaries.
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Omokoroa Cycleway closure at Lynley Park Drive
NewsThe Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway will be closed for three days next week near the bridge connecting Lynley Park Drive to Plummers Point. No detours are available.
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Road closure on McLaren Falls Road
NewsDue to a vehicle accident on McLaren Falls Road, the area around the McLaren Falls Park entrance is currently closed.
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Explore the new Western Bay Libraries’ website and be in to win
NewsTwo Samsung tablets are up for grabs with Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries’ new website competition - open now!
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Pongakawa recycle drop-off trial ends this weekend
NewsThe final day for the Pongakawa rural recycling trial is this Saturday 18 July, from 9am to 1pm and people have until the end of July to give their feedback on the service.
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Brownie takes honours as Alfie’s buddy
NewsMeet Brownie – the five-month-old Australian Terrier/Maltese/Shih Tzu pup from Te Puke who stole the hearts of Council’s judging panel to become the face of Western Bay dogs in 2020/21.
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Minor works at Waihi Beach Water Reservoir carpark
NewsStormwater improvement works near the upper carpark at the Waihi Beach Water Reservoir have started this week. Public walking trails will not be affected.
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Proposed boundary change between Western Bay and Tauranga
NewsThe Local Government Commission is calling for submissions on proposals for three possible alterations to the boundary between Western Bay of Plenty District and Tauranga City.
