News
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Easier, more efficient building consenting is coming
NewsA new online building consenting system is on the way, and it promises to make life a little easier for those in the building business.
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How can we communicate better?
NewsWe're always looking for ways to improve and grow our communications. Help us out by doing a quick survey and be into win!
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Free weekend of swimming in Te Puke Pool
NewsTe Puke pool is open and to say thanks for your patience you can practice your strokes for free
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Double win for Western Bay parks
NewsHūhārua Park in Te Puna and TECT Park have clinched prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2023.
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$23.5m works to unlock critical housing begin
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsConstruction of a $23.5 million roading upgrade that will enable the development of 2500 new homes in Ōmokoroa begins this week.
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Join us at the Waitekohekohe Recreational Park official opening
NewsIt’s bring your own mountain bike, horse or togs to the Waitekohekohe Recreational Park official opening this Saturday, 4 March.
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A packed calendar for Parks Week 2023
NewsScavenger hunts, markets, sharing kai, outdoor yoga – sound good? Come along and help us celebrate our parks.
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A community that is there for each other
Mayor's KōreroNewsMayor James reflects on the back-to-back weather events our communities have faced this month
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Join us for the dog event of the year!
NewsIt’s back baby! Bigger and better than ever. Don’t miss Doggy Day Out at Ōmokoroa Sports Ground this weekend - 10am-1pm, Saturday 25 February.
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Western Bay joins national programme to get young people in jobs
NewsImagine all young people under 25 engaged in appropriate education, training, work or positive activities in their communities – that’s the goal of a new programme rolling out in Te Puke and Maketu.
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Same look, new design for kerbside pay-as-you-throw tags
Kerbside CollectiveNewsIncreased durability, reliability and anti-copying measures are some of the key features of our newly redesigned pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) tags.
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Trustees for Tourism Bay of Plenty
NewsDo you have a passion for the Coastal Bay of Plenty and growing the region’s visitor economy? If so, a Tourism Bay of Plenty trustee position may be your perfect opportunity!
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State of Emergency declared for the Bay of Plenty region
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer declared a State of Emergency tonight, as the conditions from Cyclone Gabrielle worsened.
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Two emergency evacuation centres to open
NewsEmergency Evacuation Centres in Waihī Beach and Pongakawa will open their doors to the community tonight in anticipation for the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Preparing to self evacuate and what to take for Cyclone Gabrielle
NewsPeople living in at-risk areas are being urged to prepare to self evacuate today and avoid getting caught in the worst of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Work to begin on elder housing redevelopment in Katikati
NewsIf you’re out and about in Katikati you’ll soon see work taking place around the elder housing units on Heron Crescent.
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See legendary animal behaviourist at Doggy Day Out
NewsWe’re super excited to announce that world-renowned animal behaviourist and trainer Mark Vette will be joining us at this year’s Doggy Day Out!
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Community kōrero kicks off with Kaimai
NewsAll are welcome to attend the first Kaimai ward Community Forum of 2023.
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Waitangi Day celebrations
NewsCheck out the community events happening to celebrate Te Rā o Waitangi (Waitangi Day).
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Your local library wants you back
NewsDid you know that there’s over 1.2 million pukapuka (books), magazine, eBooks, eAudio books and eMagazines available from your local Western Bay library?
