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No more freedom camping at ANZAC Bay

Freedom campers can no longer park up overnight at Bowentown’s Anzac Bay – under a number of bylaw review changes across the Western Bay of Plenty.

New maps for harbour coastal inundation and flooding

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has released updated natural hazard maps

Western Bay of Plenty candidates confirmed for 2019 Elections

A total of 53 candidates are contesting this year’s Local Body Elections in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Waihi Beach community patrol gains funding boost

Funding for a replacement vehicle through Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s community grants has thrilled the Waihi Beach Community Patrol Group.

Western Bay community groups gain $140,000

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has announced $140,000 in grants for 23 community groups comprising $40,000 for environmental projects and $100,000 for general community projects.

Family fun at Plummers Point Connection cycleway opening

The public has given the Plummers Point Connection cycleway a big thumbs up following this weekend’s official opening.

Community celebration to mark Plummers Point cycleway opening

The community are being encouraged test out the new 1.5km Plummers Point Connection cycleway with a community bike ride and walk next weekend.

Time to update Western Bay property values

If you own property in the Western Bay you may be visited by a professional valuer who will be assessing the current land and capital value of your place for rating purposes.

Wairoa River Bridge cycleway work begins

The river crossing link in the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycle Trail is starting construction

Vote change for Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward newcomers

​Residents living within the area affected by the recent electoral boundary change for the Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward will be voting differently in the October local body elections.

Western Bay adopts new gambling policy

No new gambling venues or gambling machines will be allowed in the Western Bay of Plenty under a new policy.

Students fired up with Omokoroa playground ideas

School students in Te Puna and Omokoroa are sharing ideas for the new Omokoroa Domain playground. A community event on 27 July at the Omokoroa Boat Club will showcase their work.

Western Bay agrees to Council kerbside rubbish collection

Western Bay of Plenty District Council will introduce a Council-contracted kerbside recycling, glass collection and rubbish collection service starting in 2021.

Rates rise slightly for Western Bay

Western Bay of Plenty District Council adopted its 2019/20 Annual Plan today setting an average rates increase of 3.1 percent, slightly less than last year’s increase of 3.6 percent.

PressReader brings the world to Western Bay libraries

Western Bay library users have online, full colour access to daily newspapers and magazines in New Zealand and around the world through the digital media provider PressReader.

KiwiCamp planned for this summer

Council is planning to put the new KiwiCamp facility at the Seaforth Road carpark near Bowentown in time for the 2019/20 summer season, subject to appropriate consents being obtained.

Paengaroa- Rotoiti cycle trail officially opens

The new cycle trail – Kaikōkopu - between Paengaroa and Rotoiti opens today, marking an important milestone in the national cycleway network.

Western Bay Council reviews District Plan

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is considering making changes to its District Plan and is seeking early feedback before notifying formal proposals.

Kauri Point road repair to begin in spring

Repair of the roadway in the Kauri Point Historic Reserve roadway is expected to start in September/October 2019.

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