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Bay of Plenty students have come together to raise awareness about how to stay safe on the region’s 86 railway level crossings, by always expecting the unexpected and watching out for trains.
Dumped garden waste smothers native vegetation and threatens wildlife habitats.
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“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.
As the weather cools and hearty winter meals return to the menu, Western Bay residents are being reminded that what goes down the sink can have costly consequences.
A new wetland that blends environmental restoration, cultural storytelling and recreation has officially opened in Ōmokoroa.
Projects for play, projects for people and projects for place - our Community Matching Fund is now open and local community organisations are invited to apply for funding.
Council will continue work on two potential merger scenarios as part of the Government’s Head Start pathway for local government reform.
As the weather cools and hearty winter meals return to the menu, Western Bay residents are being reminded that what goes down the sink can have costly consequences.
The works will improve drainage, strengthen this critical arterial route for the local community, and help reduce the need for future repairs.
Were you at the Katikati Dog Exercise Area event last weekend? We've got some awesome photos taken by the talented Anna Menendez, see if you can spot yourself or your pooch!
Projects for play, projects for people and projects for place - our Community Matching Fund is now open and local community organisations are invited to apply for funding.
A section of Te Ara Kahikatea walkway in Te Puke will be temporarily closed at the railway bridge for four days from Monday 27 July to Thursday 30 July.
As the weather cools and hearty winter meals return to the menu, Western Bay residents are being reminded that what goes down the sink can have costly consequences.
We are looking for community members who are passionate about Te Puke and want to help create the town’s future.
Projects for play, projects for people and projects for place - our Community Matching Fund is now open and local community organisations are invited to apply for funding.
If your reaction to last week's announcement of the Western Bay of Plenty Regional Deal being signed was something like “OK… but what does that actually mean?” - you’re not alone.
Across Welcome Bay, Ōmokoroa and Katikati, we came together with communities who have been deeply affected by the recent severe weather.
The past week has been extremely challenging for our community. The loss of life at Mauao and Welcome Bay has weighed heavily on many.
As we approach Christmas and this time of togetherness, it is important to remember what really matters: our people here in the Western Bay.
A section of Te Ara Kahikatea walkway in Te Puke will be temporarily closed at the railway bridge for four days from Monday 27 July to Thursday 30 July.
As the weather cools and hearty winter meals return to the menu, Western Bay residents are being reminded that what goes down the sink can have costly consequences.
A new wetland that blends environmental restoration, cultural storytelling and recreation has officially opened in Ōmokoroa.
The works will improve drainage, strengthen this critical arterial route for the local community, and help reduce the need for future repairs.