News
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Prole Road detour as works enter new phase
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe next phase of the $23 million Prole Rd upgrade will soon begin, with a detour at the Prole Road and Ōmokoroa Road intersection likely to be in place until the end of the year.
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Ōmokoroa park and ride relocating as part of intersection upgrade
Kaimai WardNewsFrom Saturday 6 July, the carpark and Park and Ride will be closed and relocated just north of Prole Road, making way for the construction crew to start ground preparations for the roundabout.
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Leash go… work begins on Katikati dog exercise area
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsNow that’s paws for celebration! Work has begun on Katikati’s new dog exercise area at Donegal Reserve.
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A guide to Western Bay of Plenty’s best stargazing spots for Matariki
Interesting ReadsNewsCheck out our top spots to celebrate Matariki
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Voting for vacant Western Bay seats now open
Kaimai WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsVoting is now open to decide who will fill Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s vacant Maketu-Te Puke Councillor, and Ōmokoroa Community Board seats.
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Community helps chart course of boat ramp design
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA new barbecue area, more street lighting and CCTV cameras have been added to the proposed upgrade of Katikati’s Beach Road boat ramp and surrounds, following community consultation.
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Ōmokoroa dog exercise area location update
Kaimai WardNewsBoth Links View Drive Reserve and Precious Family Reserve are off the table as locations for any prospective dog exercise area in Ōmokoroa.
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Hundreds join kōrero on Long Term Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThanks for putting yourselves in the picture Western Bay. Consultation on our Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034 has now closed.
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Matariki festivities light up the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsStarry nights ahead!
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Dog registrations are due… make your pooch fetching in blue
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsDog registration fees are now due in the Western Bay, with the colour of tags switching over from yellow to blue for the 2024/25 year.
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Proposed change to town centre development funding
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA rate collected for town centre development in Waihī Beach, Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Te Puke could be replaced with a system that covers the whole Western Bay of Plenty District.
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Roading rate may increase for some properties
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsProperties in commercial/industrial and post-harvest zones in the Western Bay may have to contribute a bigger share to road maintenance costs in the future.
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National award for Waihī Beach playground
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA popular seaside playground at Waihī Beach featuring artwork by local tamariki has won a national award for being an “exceptional playspace”.
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Pukehina Development Rate's future considered
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsCommunity projects in Pukehina could get a boost, if money previously collected for a future wastewater scheme is repurposed.
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Should we spend less on some roading and walkway/cycleway projects?
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe're looking at delaying some cycleway, walkway, gravel road seal extensions, public transport infrastructure and minor road improvements to help reduce the financial impact on ratepayers.
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$50 community facilities fee proposed in Long Term Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe are exploring a fairer approach to funding community facilities, such as sports centres.
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Six candidates confirmed for two Western Bay seats
Kaimai WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsNominations have closed for the two Western Bay of Plenty District Council by-elections, with six candidates confirmed for the two vacant seats.
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Permanent closure of Te Puna Station Road considered in Long Term Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe are considering closing Te Puna Station Road to vehicles permanently. This is the lowest cost option and would reduce the impact of future slips on road users.
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Work to begin on Katikati’s elder housing redevelopment
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWork will soon start on the Heron Crescent elder housing redevelopment in Katikati, after a site blessing took place this week.
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Te Puke, come and walk the giant map!
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Te Puke community are being asked to help map out their town’s future, by ‘walking the walk’. Kōrero with us to help develop the Te Puke Spatial Plan - our blueprint for future growth.
