News
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Katikati Digital Hub gains provincial funding boost
NewsKatikati will be home to a regional digital hub thanks to a $400,000 boost from the Provincial Growth Fund, announced by the Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.
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Online library offerings hit lockdown high
NewsBehind the scenes at Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries a small team of staff has been committed to keeping library services alive and well during COVID-19 lockdown.
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Community views sought on Council bylaws
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is reviewing its bylaws relating to its wastewater, water supply and stormwater systems and is seeking the public’s views on the proposed changes.
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Recovery plan focused on providing long-term support for District
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has agreed on an economic recovery plan to support the local economy and provide relief from the impact of COVID-19.
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Two recycling centres prepare for drop-and-go opening
NewsRecycling centres at Katikati and Te Puke will open for one-off sessions on alternative weeks from Thursday 30 April but will only be taking limited items and strict Level 3 restrictions will apply.
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TECT Park open for some activities
NewsTECT Park will partially open next Tuesday 28 April to enable people to get out and enjoy the outdoors once again – but only certain activities will be available.
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Some Council services come online at Alert Level 3
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will resume some of its services, projects and operations next week as the nation moves to Alert Level Three at 11.59pm on Monday, 27 April 2020.
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Te Puke area water restrictions lifted
NewsWater restrictions put in place for the wider Te Puke area over summer have now been lifted.
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Easter holiday rubbish collections
NewsWith Easter approaching, here’s all you need to know about how rubbish collection services will be managed across the Western Bay over the long weekend.
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Go online and help shape Western Bay’s future District
NewsWestern Bay residents are being reminded to head online and have a quick chat about what the future of the District could look like.
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Mayor's update - 8 April 2020
NewsAn update from Mayor Garry Webber after the second week of lockdown.
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User pays rubbish collection for remote rural areas
NewsRural residents in remote areas of the Western Bay can opt to get the private waste contractor Kleana Bins to collect direct from their property – but this will be on a user pay basis.
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Freedom campers asked to stay at specific sites for lockdown
NewsFreedom camping sites will be closing across the Western Bay of Plenty today, and remaining campers are asked to base themselves at the closest of three remaining freedom camping sites.
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Mayor's update - 2 April 2020
NewsMayor Garry Webber gives an update during week two of the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management call centre launched
NewsBay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management has launched a new 0800 number helping Bay of Plenty households meet essential needs during the national rāhui period.
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Wet wipes causing COVID-19 chaos in pipes
NewsWet wipes are causing a real headache for Council at the moment with an increase in people putting them down the toilet instead of in the rubbish during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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TECT Park, boat ramps and playgrounds closed during COVID-19 lockdown
NewsTECT Park has closed its gates until further notice and boat ramps and playgrounds across the Western Bay are also closed during the COVID-19 Level 4 response.
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Community health and safety our sole focus - CEO
NewsEssential services for the Western Bay District will continue throughout the COVID-19 response with a focus on the health and safety of communities.
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Western Bay establishes Emergency Council Committee
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has increased its COVID-19 contingency plans setting up an Emergency Council Committee.
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Western Bay community facilities to close as COVID-19 precaution
NewsAll Western Bay of Plenty District Council libraries, service centres, swimming pools and recycling centres across the District will close at 5pm today, Monday 23 March.
