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Expired and damaged car seats saved from landfill
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsMuch loved and used car seats, boosters and capsules will get a second lease on life thanks to a collaborative effort with the Western Bay community.
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Check your updated tsunami evacuation map
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsEvacuation zones are now BLUE. Bay of Plenty tsunami evacuation maps now look different. If you live, work or play along our coastline, have a look at the updated maps.
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Credit rating affirms Council’s prudent financial management
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe continue to prove we can make sound financial decisions in tough economic times.
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Waihī Beach residents to elect new Community Board Member
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsTwo people have put their hat in the ring to fill the vacant Waihī Beach Community Board seat.
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Done with your child's car seat? Recycle it!
NewsHave you got a car seat you no longer need because it's expired, damaged, or surplus to needs? Great news, you can recycle it for free at two upcoming events.
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Growing pains? We’ve got a plan for that
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe SmartGrowth Strategy is our plan to manage growth in the western Bay of Plenty sub-region. .
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One week left for for Waihī Beach Community Board nominations
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsNominations are open for another seven days to become the next Waihī Beach Community Board member.
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Te Puke, meet your new Community Board member
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsNeena Chauhan has been declared elected to the Te Puke Community Board.
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Funding boost for Western Bay community projects
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsHuge congrats to the groups who have snapped up funding for a range of fantastic community projects around the Western Bay!
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Tourism fund provides boost for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThere will be improved opportunities to take in the scenic sights of the Western Bay of Plenty, thanks to a Government grant and Council co-funding.
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One week before nominations close for Te Puke by-election
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsAre you still thinking about putting your name forward to be Te Puke’s next Community Board Member? There are only seven days left to do so.
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Climate Action Festival on from 10-17 September
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA week-long series of events celebrating positive stories and climate action across the Bay of Plenty.
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Annual Plan balances progress with financial prudence for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsKey community facilities will get an upgrade thanks to Western Bay’s Annual Plan.
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Nau Mai Rā - Western Bay welcomes newcomers
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil will roll out the welcome mat for all newcomers during Welcoming Week 2023, set to run from 1 September to 10 September.
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Waihī Beach Community Board by-election to be held
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWaihī Beach residents will vote to fill the vacant Community Board seat following the resignation of Alan Kurtovich.
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Pawsome dog walk in Te Puke
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsHey dog lovers - don’t let the chilly mornings stop you from getting out for a wander!
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What’s next for TECT Park?
NewsOur well-loved, award winning TECT Park is now over 10 years old and to celebrate, we’re looking to see what new activities and experiences we could add to the park.
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Council votes to establish Māori wards
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will have Māori wards for the 2025 and 2028 local body elections after councillors decided its establishment in an Extraordinary Meeting.
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What’s the future of Te Puna Station Road?
Kaimai WardNewsWhere do you stand on the future of Te Puna Station Road? Do you want us to re-open one lane to eastbound traffic, or keep it closed?
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Te Puke choose your ride!
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA new cycleway is coming to Te Puke, and you’re invited to help finalise the plans.
