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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.
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It's Plastic Free July
NewsPlastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
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Western Bay distributes $300k to community groups
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has distributed $300,000 to local groups financially hit by COVID-19 through its Community Resilience Fund.
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Tauranga and Western Bay achieve Welcoming Communities national status
NewsWestern Bay District and Tauranga City councils have achieved further recognition for their great work in fostering cultural diversity and understanding through the Welcoming Communities programme.
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Temporary closure on Omokoroa cycleway
NewsWorks are being undertaken between Lynley Park Drive and Plummers Point next week. Temporary closures will be in place.
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Decrease in residential rates headlines 2020-21 Annual Plan
NewsMore than 60 percent of Western Bay of Plenty ratepayers will receive a decrease in their rates as part of Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Annual Plan.
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Council asks for help to prioritise earthquake-prone buildings
NewsWestern Bay residents are invited to help Western Bay of Plenty District Council define the location of “thoroughfares” where there are earthquake-prone buildings.
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Katikati bike rack a new feature in town
NewsKeith Lewis was driving through Katikati last year when he spotted a sign about a bike rack competition. His gut feeling told him he was going to win it.
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Pongakawa recycle drop-off extended
NewsWe're extending the rural recycling drop-off service in Pongakawa for another month – ending on 18 July 2020.
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Free entry to Western Bay Museum in June
NewsWestern Bay Museum in Katikati is offering free entry for the whole month of June and there are some great exhibits on show for the month.