News
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Council plans to more than double Heron Crescent elder housing units
NewsAll going to plan a total of 26 units, fully accessible and custom designed for people aged 65 years and over, will be built at Heron Crescent in Katikati.
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Waihī to Ōmokoroa community open days
NewsWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency invites you to come along to their community open days to get up to speed with what’s happening on site and learn more about the construction programme ahead.
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Bay of Plenty Mayors release Climate Change Risk Assessment
NewsThe Bay of Plenty Mayoral Forum has been presented with the region’s first climate change risk assessment today, highlighting just how significant and wide-ranging future impacts might be.
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Three Waters Reform reset brings the community back into the picture
Three Waters ReformNewsA move to give local communities a greater degree of influence over their water services through the revamped Affordable Water Reform is being welcomed in the Western Bay.
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Head along to an Anzac Day service near you
NewsAll are welcome to come and pay their respects at the Anzac Day services being held across the Western Bay.
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A helping hand for community projects
NewsWant to snap up some extra funding for that great community project you have in mind? Well get ready Western Bay community groups!
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Where to from here on Heron Crescent elder housing redevelopment
NewsThere's action aplenty on the ground and behind the scenes to progress Katikati’s Heron Crescent elder housing village redevelopment.
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Exciting new creative projects kick off across the Western Bay
NewsDance and writing workshops, a new studio art trail, development of pā harakeke with local hapū, and support for young people in the arts are just a few of the projects becoming a reality.
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Batteries in kerbside bins start fires at recycling centre
NewsTauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents are being reminded not to dispose of batteries in their kerbside recycling bins following seven fires over the past year.
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Libraries and service centres closed over Easter
NewsOur libraries and service centres will be closed Easter weekend - Friday 7 April to Monday 10 April.
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Balanced approach to Council’s draft budget
NewsThe need to get the balance right through these tough economic times whilst minimising the impact on the community is the focus of Western Bay’s draft Annual Plan 2023/24.
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Making progress in tough times
Mayor's KōreroMayor James unpacks all the factors that went into how we arrived at our draft Annual Plan for 2023/24.
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Mobile recycling trailers adjust their schedule to suit users
NewsMobile recycling trailers ‘Recyclosaurus Rex’ and ‘Sustainabox’ are changing their schedule for winter.
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Good Friday kerbside collections delayed a day
Kerbside CollectiveNewsIf your bin day is normally a Friday listen up, change is coming your way over the Easter weekend.
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Final countdown to new building consenting system is on
NewsChange is just around the corner for Western Bay’s building consenting system and early feedback has been positive overall.
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Work to begin on Katikati’s newest shared path
NewsHey Katikati, your new accessible and all-weather shared path is coming!
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No.4 Road Bailey bridge open for traffic
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsCars and trucks are safely on the move again up No.4 Road in Te Puke thanks to the installation of a temporary Bailey bridge.
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What do you want to kōrero with your councillors about?
NewsKatikati-Waihī Beach and Maketu-Te Puke wards – it’s your turn to get together with your councillors.
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Construction on new Ōmokoroa schools to begin in 2024
NewsThe future layout of Ōmokoroa continues to firm up with a 2024 construction start date for two new schools confirmed.
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New trails a treat for locals
NewsKatikati’s mountain biking, horse riding and walking community have a much shorter commute to some epic trails now that Waitekohekohe Recreational Park is officially open.
