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Early investigation works for SH2 / Ōmokoroa intersection underway
NewsEarly investigation works for the $43 million intersection upgrade begin this week. Contractors will be working intermittently from now until November.
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Get to know your Council candidates
NewsWant to match the names of Council candidates to faces, and learn more about the people? You’re in luck!
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It’s all in the name for new recycling trailers
NewsThe people have spoken! The two names for Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s recycling trailers are ‘Recyclosaurus Rex’ and ‘Sustainabox’.
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Ōmokoroa Point School on a mission to add a macron
NewsWithout a tohutō (macron) Ōmokoroa isn’t spelt right. Names have whakapapa (lineage) just like people and they need to be respected.
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Where will you be watching the debates?
NewsIt’s nearly time to see your future councillors go toe-to-toe on topics important to you.
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Defibrillators available 24/7 in Te Puke and Katikati
NewsLife-saving help is available when you need it thanks to new defibrillators installed at Te Puke Library and The Centre - Pātuki Manawa in Katikati.
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Changes on the doorstep for housing in Te Puke and Ōmokoroa
NewsNew rules that allow sites to have three homes up to three storeys high are set to be introduced in Te Puke and Ōmokoroa.
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The race is on for Western Bay’s local government elections
NewsA total of 58 people have put their pōtae (hat) in the ring to represent the Western Bay in this year's elections.
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Cast your vote for a punny recycling name
NewsSustainabox, Recyclosaurus Rex, Treasure Trailer and Hungry hangarua – which name do you think has the best milage?
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Community projects brought to life by Council funding
NewsSolar panels, bird watching hides and a new inflatable rescue boat are just few of the community projects that will get a funding boost across the Western Bay.
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Cash injection for community facilities
NewsThe hopes of five community groups are being realised thanks to funding from Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Facilities in the Community Fund.
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Aiming high for this year’s voter turnout
NewsWho is up for a wero (challenge)? We're calling on you to show how much you care about what happens in our District by enrolling to vote before Friday 12 August.
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Waihī Beach’s new library finds a home
NewsYou won’t have to go far to find the chosen location for Waihī Beach’s new library, Council service centre and hub.
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Save those stress levels. Nominate early
NewsYet to put your name forward for this year’s elections? Here’s a hot tip. Save those stress levels and don’t leave it to the last minute.
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We want your questions
NewsIf you could ask anything to those standing in this year’s election, what would it be? Well, here’s your chance.
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Serious concerns with fluoridation of Athenree and Wharawhara supplies
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has serious concerns with the directive to add fluoride to two of its water supplies.
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Save the dates. Join us at our candidate debates
NewsQuick-fire questions, challenging scenarios, and crowd-sourced queries are all part of the dynamic plan to get to know candidates a bit better this election.
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Upgrade for State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road gets green light
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsIt’s happening… The long-awaited upgrade of the State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road intersection has finally been given the green light.
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Bring your burning election questions to our candidate info sessions
NewsIf you're on the fence about standing for Council in this year’s elections, why not come to one of our two candidate information sessions.
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E Tū (stand) and be the change we need
NewsWestern Bay, it’s time. It’s time to E Tū (stand) and be part of Generation Change He panoni ā reanga.
