News
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Rubbish and recycling bins hitting the kerbside from next week
Kerbside CollectiveNewsThe first of Council’s 62,000 bins for the new kerbside waste and recycling collections will be delivered from Wednesday, 5 May.
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Waihi Beach Library to close for painting
NewsWaihi Beach Library and Service Centre will will be closed to the public from Thursday 6 to Monday 10 May to receive a fresh coat of paint.
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New CEO announced for Western Bay
NewsJohn Holyoake has been announced as the new new chief executive officer for Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
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Contract awarded for Ōmokoroa Road undergrounding of power
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsCouncil has awarded Northpower Limited the contract to complete the full undergrounding of power lines from the Western Ave Reserve through to the Country Estate Boundary.
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Potential closure of Ōmokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway section next week
NewsThe Jess Road to Newnham Road section of the cycleway may need to be closed at times from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 April while Powerco carries out underground cable works.
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Te Puke Highway three day lane closure
NewsMaintenance work will start Wednesday 21 April 2021 on Te Puke Highway between Bell Road and Welcome Bay Road.
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Council to stop accepting cheques
NewsThursday 20 May is Council’s cut-off date for processing cheque payments. No cheque payments will be accepted after this date.
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Community-minded approach taken to Ford Road draft concept plan
NewsA multi-use open space catering for community events and activities is part of a draft concept plan for a three-hectare site at 83 Ford Road, near Maketu.
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Voting open in Katikati-Waihi Beach by-election
NewsVoting is now open to decide who will fill the vacant Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward seat on Council.
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One-day closure for Omokoroa Library and Service Centre
NewsOmokoroa Library and Service Centre will be closed all day on 12 April for Powerco to carry out maintenance on the power supply lines
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Dogs in Togs cancelled due to wet weather forecast
NewsThis weekend’s Dogs in Togs event has been cancelled due to the wet weather forecast
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Final week to have your say on Council’s Long Term Plan
NewsThere is just one week left to provide feedback on Council’s draft Long Term Plan 2021-2031
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Easter holiday rubbish hours
NewsWith Easter approaching, here’s all you need to know about how rubbish collection services will be managed across the Western Bay over the long weekend.
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Yeoman walkway to get a new bridge
NewsKatikati’s Yeoman Walkway will be closed from next week to allow for the installation of a new bridge ready in time for users to enjoy this winter.
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Omokoroa projects information session coming next week
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsThe Omokoroa community is invited to an information session on Wednesday 24 March to get an update on the infrastructure projects currently taking place across the Omokoroa peninsula
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Travel surveys on state highways next week
NewsRoadside travel surveys will be carried out on key state highway corridors around the Western Bay in Tuesday 16 March
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Katikati community asked for interest in vacant Middlebrook Drive land
NewsCouncil is asking the Katikati community for any groups that may wish to develop a purpose built space at 33 Middlebrook Drive
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Hello Future District: We have a plan
NewsHave your final say on key decisions that will help shape our future District.
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Ten candidates vie for Katikati-Waihi Beach by-election
NewsTen nominations have been received for one seat on Council
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Waihi Beach forest trail work starts soon
NewsWork has started on extending the Waihi Beach forest trail network with a new connection to the dam loop trail
