News
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Community days to gather Island View Reserve ideas
NewsWaihi Beach locals are invited to a family fun day at Island View Reserve next month to share their views on a barbeque and play project being planned to enhance the recreational use of the reserve.
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Western Bay and Tauranga councils succeed as welcoming communities
NewsWestern Bay and Tauranga councils have gained recognition for the Welcoming Communities programme that has been successfully piloted in the region for the past two years.
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Thumbs up to summer water conservation efforts
NewsWestern Bay residents and holidaymakers alike are being encouraged to keep up the good work when it comes to water conservation this summer.
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KiwiCamp ready for visitors to Waihi Beach
NewsCampers visiting Waihi Beach have a new facility to make their summer holiday easier.
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Alternative route for Te Ara Kahikatea Pathway
NewsA section of Te Ara Kahikatea Pathway is closed due to Kiwirail's railway refurbishment. A trial is now in place around the construction site so people can still complete the pathway loop.
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New boat ramp for Christmas
NewsAn upgraded new boat ramp at Ford Road, near Maketu, will open tomorrow, ahead of schedule and in time for people to enjoy it over the Christmas break.
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Omokoroa new playground design released for community feedback
NewsGive us your feedback on Omokoroa’s new playground draft concept. The design is full of ideas contributed by students from local schools.
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Christmas message from your Mayor
NewsChristmas is a special time of the year. A time to reflect, give thanks and celebrate.
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Te Puke Highway traffic diversion
NewsConstruction for the Waiāri treatment plant is progressing and there will be some impact to motorists, with Te Puke Highway reduced to one lane from 8 January 2020. A diversion will be in place.
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Property valuations increase across Western Bay
NewsWestern Bay’s strong economy, development growth and record kiwifruit returns have translated into increased property values across almost all sectors of the District.
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College students make cookies for pound dogs
NewsOur animal services team was thrilled to receive a bundle of home-made dog biscuits baked by Year Eight students and hand delivered to the new Katikati animal shelter.
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Mobile phone coverage arrives at TECT Park
NewsTECT Park has a cell tower – and as part of the celebration of this long awaited technology – the park is having a brand makeover.
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Funding confirmed for Omokoroa Road upgrade
NewsThe Omokoroa Road upgrade from Western Avenue to Tralee Street will go ahead following the NZ Transport Agency’s agreement to co-fund the $8 million project with Council.
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Help protect coastal wildlife
NewsA variety of wildlife inhabiting the Pukehina shoreline, saltmarsh and estuary area are dangerously threatened by roaming dogs at this time of year.
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KiwiCamp arrives in Waihi Beach for summer
NewsThe KiwiCamp facility planned for Waihi Beach will be in action by Christmas, with installation about to start at the Bowentown Domain carpark on Seaforth Road.
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Western Bay recycling trial comes to Pongakawa
NewsRecycling for rural residents, near Pongakawa, just got easier thanks to a rural recycling trial programme coming to their neighbourhood.
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Omokoroa house to be demolished
NewsThe Omokoroa home at 37 McDonnell Street that was damaged in a major slip during the cyclones of 2017 is to be demolished and replaced with a small reserve and lookout area.
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New Council and Community Boards sworn in
NewsA commitment to connecting with all communities underpinned the swearing in of councillors and community board members at the inaugural meeting of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
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TECT Park Green Flag award tops stellar year
NewsTECT Park has been awarded Recreation Aotearoa’s Green Flag Award for the fifth year in a row – topping off a stellar year for the park.
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Western Bay week focuses on active ageing
NewsA week dedicated to preparing for older age will be a feature of November in the Western Bay. Council is partnering with Age Concern Tauranga to host Active Ageing Week, from 4-10 November.
