News
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Funding confirmed for Omokoroa Road upgrade
NewsThe Omokoroa Road upgrade from Western Avenue to Tralee Street will go ahead following the NZ Transport Agency’s agreement to co-fund the $8 million project with Council.
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Help protect coastal wildlife
NewsA variety of wildlife inhabiting the Pukehina shoreline, saltmarsh and estuary area are dangerously threatened by roaming dogs at this time of year.
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KiwiCamp arrives in Waihi Beach for summer
NewsThe KiwiCamp facility planned for Waihi Beach will be in action by Christmas, with installation about to start at the Bowentown Domain carpark on Seaforth Road.
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Western Bay recycling trial comes to Pongakawa
NewsRecycling for rural residents, near Pongakawa, just got easier thanks to a rural recycling trial programme coming to their neighbourhood.
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Omokoroa house to be demolished
NewsThe Omokoroa home at 37 McDonnell Street that was damaged in a major slip during the cyclones of 2017 is to be demolished and replaced with a small reserve and lookout area.
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New Council and Community Boards sworn in
NewsA commitment to connecting with all communities underpinned the swearing in of councillors and community board members at the inaugural meeting of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
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TECT Park Green Flag award tops stellar year
NewsTECT Park has been awarded Recreation Aotearoa’s Green Flag Award for the fifth year in a row – topping off a stellar year for the park.
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Western Bay week focuses on active ageing
NewsA week dedicated to preparing for older age will be a feature of November in the Western Bay. Council is partnering with Age Concern Tauranga to host Active Ageing Week, from 4-10 November.
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Final results announced for Western Bay of Plenty 2019 Elections
NewsThe final results for the 2019 Western Bay of Plenty District Council election have been received.
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Western Bay gains freedom camping funding
NewsFreedom camping in the Western Bay has gained additional funding to increase public awareness, security and monitoring of freedom camping requirements in the District.
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Kauri Point roadway slip repairs start
NewsRepairs to the roadway in the Kauri Point Historic Reserve will start next month following the contract being awarded to CivilWorks Ltd.
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Progress results announced for Western Bay of Plenty 2019 Elections
NewsProgress results for the 2019 Local Body Elections in the Western Bay of Plenty have been announced. As at 1:40pm 95 per cent of the votes have been counted.
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Credit rating lifts for Western Bay Council
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has gained an upgraded credit rating to the highest possible ranking for a local authority.
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Work starts on the Wairoa Bridge cycleway extension
NewsActivity picked up this week on construction of the cycleway extension on the Wairoa River bridge with completion expected in early Autumn 2020.
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Western Bay resource consents go digital
NewsApplying and paying for a resource consent just got easier in the Western Bay.
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Tails wagging for Wander Dogs Summer Series
NewsTails are sure to be wagging across the Western Bay District with the Wander Dogs Summer Series making a welcome return to the summer calendar.
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Paengaroa pulls together to create green oasis
NewsConway Reserve – a former horse paddock – is undergoing a major revamp and it’s all being done by locals – with support from Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
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Park it right with new parking changes
NewsImportant changes to local parking restrictions and freedom camping sites come into place across the Western Bay District from Monday, 30 September 2019.
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Continued growth underpinned much of Western Bay year
NewsStrong growth across the Western Bay for much of 2018/19 underpinned year-end results for the District Council.
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Western Bay Council notifies District Plan changes
NewsSubmissions are invited on a number of plan changes that aim to make rules more effective for some rural activities
