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Part of McLaren Falls Road to close for road renewal
NewsMcLaren Falls Road, between the Walter Henry Drive intersection and 377 McLaren Falls Road, will be closed for around five months from 16 November for pavement renewal and stormwater improvements.
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Safer, tidier streetscape on the way for Te Puke
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsTargeted improvements are planned for Te Puke's main street to give drivers and pedestrians better visibility, enhance safety, and make the streetscape easier to maintain into the future.
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Ōmokoroa Road upgrade lays foundations for future growth
Kaimai WardŌmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsKey upgrades to Ōmokoroa Road are now complete, improving safety and providing infrastructure needed to support the peninsula’s growth.
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Work to start on major culvert upgrade in Maketū
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsWork will soon begin on a major culvert upgrade at Maketū to help improve waterflow and reduce flooding during heavy rain.
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New Western Bay fund to back big community ideas
NewsWe're seeking feedback on the proposed framework that will guide how the Community Investment Fund operates, including the principles, application process and assessment criteria.
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Western Bay makes strong progress in a year of change
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom everyday services our communities rely on, to major infrastructure projects and decisions for the future, Council’s latest Annual Report captures a significant year for the Western Bay.
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Wander Walks kick off at Te Puna Quarry Park
Kaimai WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council’s Wander Walks series kicks off at Te Puna Quarry Park on Saturday 7 November.
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Final surfacing work set for SH2 / Ōmokoroa Rd roundabout
Kaimai WardNewsSurfacing work at the State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road roundabout is scheduled to begin this Sunday night, completing the remaining work at the intersection.
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Feedback sought on granny flat contributions
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay residents are being asked for their views on a proposed new policy to make sure granny flats continue to contribute fairly towards the infrastructure needed to support that growth.
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Te Puke area residents asked to conserve water
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe're asking residents in Te Puke, Maketū, Pongakawa, Paengaroa and Pukehina to limit water use to essential household needs while urgent repairs are completed.
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Work to strengthen Ōmokoroa seawall starts next week
Kaimai WardNewsWork will begin next week to renew and strengthen the rock seawall at Ōmokoroa’s Beach Grove Reserve.
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Road resurfacing season gets underway across the District
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWarmer days and daylight savings signal the start of our busy road resurfacing programme - we'll be resurfacing more than 30km of road with chipseal across the District between now and April 2027.
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$50,000 CCTV Fund opens for Western Bay communities
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsIs there a public space in your community where a CCTV camera could make a difference?
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Ready, set, LEASH!
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay dog owners and their four-legged friends are invited to get out and explore their rohe this summer as Council’s Wander Walk Summer Series returns for 2026-2027.
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Pasifika in the Bay returns
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe sights, sounds and flavours of the Pacific will return to Tauranga Moana this October, with Pasifika in the Bay bringing a day of culture, connection and celebration to Tauranga Girls’ College.
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Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway closure
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA section of the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway will be closed 12-16 October, so surfacing repairs and other maintenance work can be carried out.
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Name for new joint Water Organisation confirmed
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsTāheke – Bay Waters Limited has been confirmed as the name for the new joint Water Organisation being established by Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council.
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Digital classes to smarten up your smartphone skills
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA new five-week series of Smartphone Skills Classes at Te Puke Library aims to help people build confidence with their smartphones and make the most of the features they use every day.
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Seven new CCTV cameras for Waihī Beach, Katikati and Te Puke
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsSeven new CCTV cameras will be installed across the Western Bay of Plenty after local Community Boards invested $75,000 to expand coverage in Waihī Beach, Katikati and Te Puke.
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Head Start delay extends uncertainty for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsMayor James Denyer says the Government's decision to delay decisions on Head Start proposals has created an extended period of uncertainty for communities, councils and the future of local government.
