News
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COVID-19 precautions at Western Bay recycle centres
NewsCouncil is taking measures to protect staff and the community with COVID-19 restrictions at recycle sites
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Te Puke kids pitch in to clean park
NewsWell done to the students and staff at Te Puke Primary School this week who put in a great effort to clean up Donovan Park and the surrounding stream area.
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Kauri Point roadway slip repairs complete
NewsThe Kauri Point Historic Reserve road is open following a three-year closure for major slip repairs.
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Council lifts response to ensure stability of key services
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is activating plans to ensure key Council services are maintained in light of the rapidly changing situation with COVID-19.
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Hello Future District Fun Day cancelled due to COVID-19
NewsWestern Bay’s three free whanau-friendly events have been cancelled as precautionary measures against COVID-19.
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Submissions invited on Tauriko West boundary proposal
NewsThe Local Government Commission is inviting submissions on the proposed change in the boundary between Western Bay of Plenty District and Tauranga City at Tauriko West.
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Western Bay prepares to say Hello...
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has launched Hello Future District – a community conversation to help shape and deliver key projects and services across the District in the next decade.
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$100,000 fund opens for community projects
NewsCouncil opens fund for community recreational projects - could your organisation qualify?
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Cycleway link closed for underpass build
NewsTemporary closure of a section of the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway will start on Monday 2 March between the end of Jess Road and Newnham Road.
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Hose ban lifted in Te Puke
NewsCommunity water conservation efforts in Te Puke have been so effective that water restrictions have been lifted for hand-held hoses, although the sprinkler ban remains.
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Doggy Day Out judged a winner
NewsDoggy Day Out in Te Puke on Saturday is being hailed as the best ever in the five years of the event’s history.
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Community events to help shape Western Bay’s future
NewsGrab the family, the popcorn, the picnic blanket and get ready to have a chat about what you think the Western Bay should look like in the future.
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Park Road esplanade track upgrade starts
NewsKatikati’s Beach Road/Park Road esplanade between Francis Drive Reserve and Park Road Reserve is closed for three weeks to enable work on upgrading the walkway/cycleway.
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Fun for the pooches at Doggy Day Out
NewsThis weekend is the fifth Doggy Day Out - see you in Te Puke with your pooch.
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Community evening planned for Omokoroa Road upgrade
NewsOmokoroa residents are invited to come along to an information evening for the upgrade of the stretch of Omokoroa Road from Western Avenue to Tralee Street.
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Water ban in place for whole Te Puke area
NewsA water use ban, effective immediately, is in place over the greater Te Puke area (Eastern Zone) of the Western Bay District.
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Western Bay on week’s notice for water restrictions
NewsWe appreciate that many of our residents are already doing their bit to conserve water. Let's continue to do so.
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Tauranga Northern Link a significant step forward for Western Bay
NewsWorks on the newly announced Tauranga Northern Link, in the heart of the Western Bay of Plenty, will get underway later this year.
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Upcoming night-time closures of SH2 Wairoa River Bridge
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advise a series of planned closures of the Wairoa River Bridge on State Highway 2 near Tauranga will begin next month.
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Western Bay water demand hits peak
NewsWater use in Western Bay is at peak demand and residents are being urged to ease up on their consumption to avoid restrictions being put in place.
