News
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Our commitment to you l Tō mātou takohanga ki a koe
Mayor's KōreroWe’ve worked incredibly hard to develop the best possible picture for our District, now and into the future. Read all about it in our Long Term Plan 2024-34
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Young voices headline Long Term Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardInteresting ReadsNews“A perfect District is a District that everyone feels good in.” These wise words by Kaelyn, 12, from Ōmokoroa, headline our Long Term Plan 2024-34, which is now open for feedback.
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Mayor James Denyer talks Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034
Mayor's KōreroNewsHear Mayor James' thoughts on the future of our District
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New disc golf course at TECT Park flies into action
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardInteresting ReadsNewsDisc golf enthusiasts are invited to ‘putt’ their skills to the test at a new nine-hole course at TECT Park.
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Put yourself in the picture at our Long Term Plan community events
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncillors and Council staff will be out and about across the District over a four-week period to gain local insights and perspectives on the Plan, starting this Friday, 17 May.
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First glimpse of Waihī Beach’s new library design
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA more accessible, more connected, space for the community.
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Proposed 13.6 percent rates rise for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is proposing a 13.6 per cent rates increase for the coming year as part of its Long Term Plan 2024 – 2034 community kōrero.
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Be part of the kōrero in your community
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCommunity Forums are an opportunity for people to kōrero with Council in an informal setting. Anyone with an issue or interest in what’s happening in their local area is welcome to attend.
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Emergency preparedness events are coming to a library near you
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA series of emergency preparedness events are being held at Waihī Beach, Katikati and Ōmokoroa libraries to help build community resilience in the event of a disaster.
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Council backs sticky solution to food waste
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAs part of a nationwide campaign by Love Food Hate Waste NZ, free ‘Eat Me First’ stickers are now available at Western Bay of Plenty District Council libraries and service centres.
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Te Puna Community Centre farewelled
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe Te Puna Community Centre has been demolished to make way for a new facility in the future.
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Anzac Day recycling centre hours
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardKerbside CollectiveNewsAs a mark of respect, and to allow staff to attend Anzac Day services, our recycling centres will be closed on the morning of Thursday 25 April, reopening at 1pm.
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Ōmokoroa Community Board by-election to be held
Kaimai WardNewsŌmokoroa residents are being asked to help fill the vacant Community Board seat following the resignation of Greig Neilson.
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By-election to fill vacant councillor seat
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA by-election has been confirmed to fill the vacant councillor seat following the passing of Councillor, Richard Crawford.
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$100k up for grabs to improve community facilities
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsGroups in the Western Bay that manage community facilities are being invited to apply for funding for upgrades and improvements.
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Head along to an Anzac Day service near you
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe've got you covered with all the Anzac Day services being held across the Western Bay - so you can come and pay your respects.
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School safety drives lower speed limits in Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsSpeed limits around Western Bay of Plenty schools will be lowered to 30 kilometres per hour (kph) during peak times.
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Te Puke, are you prepared for a natural disaster?
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsIf there was a natural disaster in Te Puke tomorrow, would you and your loved ones know what to do and where to find help?
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Community to help paint a picture for public art
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking feedback from the community to help shape their community's art scene.
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Council mourning the sudden loss of Councillor Richard Crawford
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Western Bay of Plenty District Council whānau is mourning the sudden death of Maketu-Te Puke Councillor, Richard Crawford.
