News
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Park Road esplanade track upgrade starts
NewsKatikati’s Beach Road/Park Road esplanade between Francis Drive Reserve and Park Road Reserve is closed for three weeks to enable work on upgrading the walkway/cycleway.
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Fun for the pooches at Doggy Day Out
NewsThis weekend is the fifth Doggy Day Out - see you in Te Puke with your pooch.
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Community evening planned for Omokoroa Road upgrade
NewsOmokoroa residents are invited to come along to an information evening for the upgrade of the stretch of Omokoroa Road from Western Avenue to Tralee Street.
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Water ban in place for whole Te Puke area
NewsA water use ban, effective immediately, is in place over the greater Te Puke area (Eastern Zone) of the Western Bay District.
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Western Bay on week’s notice for water restrictions
NewsWe appreciate that many of our residents are already doing their bit to conserve water. Let's continue to do so.
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Tauranga Northern Link a significant step forward for Western Bay
NewsWorks on the newly announced Tauranga Northern Link, in the heart of the Western Bay of Plenty, will get underway later this year.
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Upcoming night-time closures of SH2 Wairoa River Bridge
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advise a series of planned closures of the Wairoa River Bridge on State Highway 2 near Tauranga will begin next month.
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Western Bay water demand hits peak
NewsWater use in Western Bay is at peak demand and residents are being urged to ease up on their consumption to avoid restrictions being put in place.
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Community days to gather Island View Reserve ideas
NewsWaihi Beach locals are invited to a family fun day at Island View Reserve next month to share their views on a barbeque and play project being planned to enhance the recreational use of the reserve.
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Western Bay and Tauranga councils succeed as welcoming communities
NewsWestern Bay and Tauranga councils have gained recognition for the Welcoming Communities programme that has been successfully piloted in the region for the past two years.
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Thumbs up to summer water conservation efforts
NewsWestern Bay residents and holidaymakers alike are being encouraged to keep up the good work when it comes to water conservation this summer.
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KiwiCamp ready for visitors to Waihi Beach
NewsCampers visiting Waihi Beach have a new facility to make their summer holiday easier.
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Alternative route for Te Ara Kahikatea Pathway
NewsA section of Te Ara Kahikatea Pathway is closed due to Kiwirail's railway refurbishment. A trial is now in place around the construction site so people can still complete the pathway loop.
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New boat ramp for Christmas
NewsAn upgraded new boat ramp at Ford Road, near Maketu, will open tomorrow, ahead of schedule and in time for people to enjoy it over the Christmas break.
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Omokoroa new playground design released for community feedback
NewsGive us your feedback on Omokoroa’s new playground draft concept. The design is full of ideas contributed by students from local schools.
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Christmas message from your Mayor
NewsChristmas is a special time of the year. A time to reflect, give thanks and celebrate.
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Te Puke Highway traffic diversion
NewsConstruction for the Waiāri treatment plant is progressing and there will be some impact to motorists, with Te Puke Highway reduced to one lane from 8 January 2020. A diversion will be in place.
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Property valuations increase across Western Bay
NewsWestern Bay’s strong economy, development growth and record kiwifruit returns have translated into increased property values across almost all sectors of the District.
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College students make cookies for pound dogs
NewsOur animal services team was thrilled to receive a bundle of home-made dog biscuits baked by Year Eight students and hand delivered to the new Katikati animal shelter.
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Mobile phone coverage arrives at TECT Park
NewsTECT Park has a cell tower – and as part of the celebration of this long awaited technology – the park is having a brand makeover.
