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Register your dog for your peace of mind
NewsHas your dog got their shiny new yellow registration tag yet?
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Shining a light on our wonderful volunteers
NewsIt’s Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week, a chance for us to celebrate the vital work of our community volunteers.
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A prudent annual plan aiming to enhance Western Bay community spaces
NewsUpgrades to key community facilities are being considered as part of Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s annual plan.
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Independent Panel appointed to hear submissions on new housing rules
NewsThe new home building rules for Western Bay’s two fastest growing towns is back on the agenda with an independent panel appointed.
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Waihī Beach stormwater information session open to all
NewsDo you have a pātai about Waihī Beach’s stormwater system? Join us at a community information session dedicated to answering your questions.
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Council looks to delay Annual Plan adoption
NewsWe're considering delaying the adoption of our Annual Plan 2023/24 to allow us time to complete two matters that will ensure a true and accurate Annual Plan.
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Team effort to help clean up Waihī Beach
NewsThe clean up at Waihī Beach is well underway following the one in 250 year flood event.
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TECT tops up funding for Te Puke’s dog exercise area
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsDogs and dog owners of Te Puke, things are back on track to see part of Lawrence Oliver Park to be transformed into the dog exercise park you helped design.
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Speak up for your neighbourhood and win
NewsAre you ready to make your neighbourhood a better place and go in the draw to win a $100 grocery voucher?
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Kerbside Collective saves material and money
Kerbside CollectiveNewsWestern Bay you’ve done it again! You’ve increased the amount of waste diverted from landfill by 20 percent compared to last year.
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Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test
NewsOn Sunday 28 May between 6-7pm, all capable phones will receive an emergency mobile alert. Don't panic! It's a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system.
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Community Event Fund bigger than ever
NewsEvent organisers now have access to more funding than ever before, thanks to a $200,000 boost to the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund.
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Register your dog today and be in to win
NewsIt’s dog registration time, and this year there’s a chance for your dog to be in to win.
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Payments to be processed seven days
NewsYou’ve probably heard it in the news already – but just to reiterate – from this weekend, payments made between banks will be processed seven days a week.
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One week left for community funding
NewsHurry Western Bay community groups! Time is running out to apply for a share of $160k for your community project.
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Library and Service Centres close early for team training
NewsA number of small changes are coming to three Western Bay Library and Service Centre’ opening hours, so our teams can attend training.
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Come kōrero on the Heron Crescent elder housing redevelopment
NewsJoin the team and Councillors on Tuesday 30 May to see the initial plans and kōrero on the redevelopment.
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Trio of tree plantings to mark coronation of King Charles III
NewsThis weekend three native trees will be planted in Council reserves across the Western Bay marking the coronation of a new monarch for New Zealand and a new chapter in history.
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Bay of Plenty councils join forces to launch FutureFit
NewsCouncils within Bay of Plenty are excited to come together to support the region’s launch of FutureFit, an online tool to help individuals and families determine their carbon footprint.
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Board appointments confirmed for Tourism Bay of Plenty
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council have confirmed three key appointments for the Tourism Bay of Plenty board.
