Maketu - Te Puke news
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Get to know your Emergency Hub before you need it
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsRecent heavy rain and tsunami threats are a reminder of how quickly things can change and how important it is to be prepared.
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Bay of Plenty students lead the way for Rail Safety Week 2025
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardInteresting ReadsNewsBay 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.
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Western Bay retains strong credit rating
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has once again proven its financial strength, with global credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s reaffirming Council’s AA credit rating.
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Council confirms commitment to joint water services model
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council plans to partner with other councils to deliver its water, wastewater and stormwater services in the future.
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Updates planned for neighbourhood playgrounds
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsTwo of our local playgrounds in Katikati and Bowentown are getting a refresh, and we’re keen to hear your ideas!
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New General Manager Infrastructure appointed
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe are pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Singh to the role of General Manager Infrastructure Group.
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Western Bay election race begins with 55 candidates standing
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsNominations are in for the Western Bay - with a total of 55 people putting themselves forward to represent their communities in this year’s local body elections.
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Upcoming Road Closure – Pongakawa School Road railway crossing
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe’re carrying out important upgrade works at the Pongakawa School Road rail crossing, which will involve resealing the road surface to improve safety, durability, and comfort for road users.
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Raising the flag for Vanuatu Bislama Language Week
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Vanuatu flag is proudly flying at Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Barkes Corner offices this week, to mark Vanuatu Bislama Language Week.
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New battery recycling bins at your local library
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsHeading to your local Western Bay library to return your books? Now you can drop off your used household batteries at the same time.
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Traffic changes ahead at SH2 / Ōmokoroa Road roundabout
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsRoad widening is about to start on the Tauranga side of the temporary State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road roundabout, paving the way for the future four-lane layout.
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Your 2025 Western Bay election guide is just a click away
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsIn 2025 the traditional printed pre-election report has been replaced with a new digital dashboard - designed to make Council clearer, closer and easier to understand.
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Upcoming Road Closure – Bell Road Level Crossing
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsBell Road will be closed from Te Puke Highway to Parton Road for two days to enable our contractors to fix the rough surface at the railway crossing.
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Council seeks information on dumped concrete
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWe are seeking information about a large pile of concrete that has been illegally dumped at Thompson’s Track, near Katikati. Can you help?
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New coastal erosion maps for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsNew and updated coastal erosion maps are now available for the Western Bay of Plenty District.
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Calling all gumbooted, greenfingered grafters…
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsLocals are being asked to dig in and make a difference at a community planting day in Te Puke’s Lawrence Oliver Park.
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New housing for Katikati elders officially opened
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWhanaungatanga (connection) and manaakitanga (care and hospitality) were at the heart of yesterday’s official opening of Te Āhuru Mōwai o Hiria.
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It starts with you – put your name forward
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is calling on locals with passion, purpose and community pride to put their name forward for the 2025 local elections.
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WBOP moves closer to an infrastructure & growth partnership with Govt
NewsThe Western Bay of Plenty subregion is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with central government to progress a Regional Deal.
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New library weaves together people and place
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsTe Ara Mātauranga, Waihī Beach’s new library, service centre and community hub, opened today - a space interwoven with community, creativity and connection.
