News
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Te Puke, let’s talk housing
NewsTe Puke is growing, and like many places across New Zealand the housing available doesn’t suit everyone’s needs.
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What makes your place special?
NewsClimate change, housing, transport, growth – Council’s new online community hub is here to tackle the big issues affecting our slice of paradise in the Western Bay.
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Bylaw changes to further support waste minimisation
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is continuing in its mission to reduce waste to landfill.
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Kerbside collections change on Good Friday
NewsAll kerbside collections that normally take place on Friday 15 April, will shift to Saturday 16 April over the Easter Weekend.
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Glass makes a welcome return to the kerbside
NewsGlass crates are making their much anticipated come back to your kerbside collection service.
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Saturdays are back on the library schedule
NewsClear your Saturday schedule, Western Bay of Plenty District libraries are going to open their doors on Saturdays once again.
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How libraries contribute to community well-being
NewsTaituarā has established a partnership with Public Libraries NZ and they're running a community survey on how libraries contribute to community well-being.
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Join our year-round water challenge
NewsWater conservation doesn’t just have to be over the summer months. Why not be wai-wise (water wise) all year round?
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Vaccine passes to be removed from Council facilities
NewsVaccine passes will not be required at Western Bay facilities from Monday 4 April.
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Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre temporary closure
NewsThe Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre will close on Thursday 24 March, due to a planned power outage.
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Canines to converge on planned dog exercise area
NewsJoin the pack this weekend at our doggy themed event to explore plans for a new dog exercise area in Lawrence Oliver Park, Te Puke.
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Last steps on Katikati’s newest shared path
NewsPlanning for Katikati’s newest shared path is in its final stages, and we want to know, are we on the right path?
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Pukehina Development Rate headlines 2022/23 draft Annual Plan
NewsThe future of the Pukehina Development Rate will be decided through this year’s Annual Plan.
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Council takes the wheel of Te Puke’s AA Licensing Agency
NewsRoad user charges and driver licence applications have a new home alongside the books and colourful imaginative resources at Te Puke Library.
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Reminder to keep glass out of your mixed recycling bin
Kerbside CollectiveNewsWestern Bay residents are being asked to temporarily curb their kerbside glass recycling efforts to ensure their empties don’t end up in landfill.
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Libraries opening times change
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty Library and Service Centres in Te Puke, Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Waihī Beach will no longer open on Saturdays until further notice.
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Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre temporary closure
NewsThe Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre will close on Tuesday 8 March, due to a planned power outage.
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Celebrating Cultural Diversity
NewsOur Cultural Diversity Month events are a fantastic way to celebrate the diversity of residents across the Western Bay. It’s a valuable time to reflect on what gives us all a sense of belonging.
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Changes to Kerbside Collections due to staff shortages
Kerbside CollectiveNewsFood scraps and glass are to be temporarily removed from kerbside collections due to COVID-19 staff shortages.
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Meetings go online to keep community safe
NewsUpcoming Council, community board and ward forum meetings will now take place virtually via Zoom to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
