News
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Final results announced for Western Bay of Plenty 2019 Elections
NewsThe final results for the 2019 Western Bay of Plenty District Council election have been received.
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Western Bay gains freedom camping funding
NewsFreedom camping in the Western Bay has gained additional funding to increase public awareness, security and monitoring of freedom camping requirements in the District.
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Kauri Point roadway slip repairs start
NewsRepairs to the roadway in the Kauri Point Historic Reserve will start next month following the contract being awarded to CivilWorks Ltd.
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Progress results announced for Western Bay of Plenty 2019 Elections
NewsProgress results for the 2019 Local Body Elections in the Western Bay of Plenty have been announced. As at 1:40pm 95 per cent of the votes have been counted.
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Credit rating lifts for Western Bay Council
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has gained an upgraded credit rating to the highest possible ranking for a local authority.
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Work starts on the Wairoa Bridge cycleway extension
NewsActivity picked up this week on construction of the cycleway extension on the Wairoa River bridge with completion expected in early Autumn 2020.
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Western Bay resource consents go digital
NewsApplying and paying for a resource consent just got easier in the Western Bay.
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Tails wagging for Wander Dogs Summer Series
NewsTails are sure to be wagging across the Western Bay District with the Wander Dogs Summer Series making a welcome return to the summer calendar.
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Paengaroa pulls together to create green oasis
NewsConway Reserve – a former horse paddock – is undergoing a major revamp and it’s all being done by locals – with support from Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
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Park it right with new parking changes
NewsImportant changes to local parking restrictions and freedom camping sites come into place across the Western Bay District from Monday, 30 September 2019.
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Continued growth underpinned much of Western Bay year
NewsStrong growth across the Western Bay for much of 2018/19 underpinned year-end results for the District Council.
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Western Bay Council notifies District Plan changes
NewsSubmissions are invited on a number of plan changes that aim to make rules more effective for some rural activities
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No more freedom camping at ANZAC Bay
NewsFreedom campers can no longer park up overnight at Bowentown’s Anzac Bay – under a number of bylaw review changes across the Western Bay of Plenty.
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New maps for harbour coastal inundation and flooding
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has released updated natural hazard maps
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Western Bay of Plenty candidates confirmed for 2019 Elections
NewsA total of 53 candidates are contesting this year’s Local Body Elections in the Western Bay of Plenty.
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Waihi Beach community patrol gains funding boost
NewsFunding for a replacement vehicle through Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s community grants has thrilled the Waihi Beach Community Patrol Group.
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Western Bay community groups gain $140,000
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has announced $140,000 in grants for 23 community groups comprising $40,000 for environmental projects and $100,000 for general community projects.
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Family fun at Plummers Point Connection cycleway opening
NewsThe public has given the Plummers Point Connection cycleway a big thumbs up following this weekend’s official opening.
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Community celebration to mark Plummers Point cycleway opening
NewsThe community are being encouraged test out the new 1.5km Plummers Point Connection cycleway with a community bike ride and walk next weekend.
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Time to update Western Bay property values
NewsIf you own property in the Western Bay you may be visited by a professional valuer who will be assessing the current land and capital value of your place for rating purposes.
