Maketu - Te Puke news
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Council confirms Precious Family Reserve toilet location
Kaimai WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has confirmed a public toilet will be built at Ōmokoroa’s Precious Family Reserve.
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Council agrees to sell Zespri and Seeka shares
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil will sell its shareholdings as part of a broader financial strategy to review non-core assets, and ensure funds are directed towards activities that directly benefit the community.
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Council takes considered approach to rates in challenging times
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has set its direction for this year’s rates — with an average increase of 8.92 per cent.
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Waihī Beach library booked for move as next chapter begins
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWaihī Beach Library and Service Centre will close temporarily from 2pm on Wednesday 18 June, until the opening of the new library - Te Ara Mātauranga - on Tuesday 1 July.
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Demystifying what it takes to be at the Council table
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe're holding Candidate Information Sessions – so anyone thinking about standing in the local body elections this year knows what to expect.
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Ōmokoroa roundabout on the move
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe current layout will remain the same, but it is being shifted south slightly, to allow construction to continue southbound on State Highway 2, from Ōmokoroa Road.
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Hey Western Bay, it’s Election year!
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe 2025 local government election is a landmark moment for the Western Bay District, and Council is making a push to get more people both voting and standing for Council, more easily.
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Youth programme leaves lasting impact
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA programme that has helped more than 170 Te Puke and Maketu rangatahi (young people) into work and education opportunities is winding down locally after changes to government funding.
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Help steer the future of boating facilities at Ōmokoroa Domain
Kaimai WardŌmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsIf you’ve ever launched a boat, caught the ferry, paddled out on a kayak, or fished off the jetty at Ōmokoroa Domain - this one’s for you.
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Pedals, paddles and progress in Ōmokoroa
Kaimai WardŌmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsWhether it’s biking, boating, or driving, Ōmokoroa is on the move – and Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to join them for the latest updates.
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Council to proceed with joint council option for water services
Three Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is continuing work towards a new joint council model for how water services will be delivered.
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From sawdust to second chances, library leftovers get snapped up
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsOffcuts and leftover materials from the new library build at Waihī Beach are weaving their way into the community through a recycling effort that is giving them a second life.
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Fluoride to be added to Athenree and Wharawhara water supplies
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will soon begin adding fluoride to the public drinking water supplies at Athenree and Wharawhara as part of a directive from the Director-General of Health.
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Road and water upgrades in the pipeline for Te Puke streets
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA major upgrade to road and water infrastructure is set to begin next month across several key streets in Te Puke.
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Applications open for Council-Controlled Organisations board vacancies
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council jointly control Tourism Bay of Plenty.
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Community Forum Expo goes rural
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Maketu-Te Puke Community Forum Expo is heading east into the rural communities, with the next and final event for the year set to take place in Paengaroa.
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More accessible parking planned for library
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe car park in front of Te Ara Mātauranga, the new library and community hub being built at Waihī Beach, will be closed from Monday 5 May, as work begins to reshape the area into a new layout.
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New wetland for popular Te Puke park
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA new wetland is being developed in Te Puke’s Lawrence Oliver Park, to improve water quality, support wildlife, reduce flooding, and add to the park’s recreational and cultural value.
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Wave of harbour upgrades on the way
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWork is underway to replace the decades-old jetty at Uretara Landing Reserve in Katikati with a new structure nearly four times its size.
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Find out what’s planned for the Kaimai Ward
Kaimai WardNewsWe are hosting a Community Forum Expo on Wednesday 7 May, at Te Puna School Hall from 7-9pm, providing the opportunity for people to connect with Ward Councillors.
