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Council to seek community views on reserve toilet
Kaimai WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has decided to carry out a new round of consultation on the public toilet at Precious Family Reserve in Ōmokoroa.
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Updated tsunami evacuation maps are now available
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsUpdated tsunami evacuation maps are available for those who live, work and spend time in Bay of Plenty coastal areas.
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Kākā sculpture watches over new Ōmokoroa wetland
Kaimai WardNewsA newly installed sculpture at the Wāhi ō Waipapa Wetland in Ōmokoroa invites people to connect with the taiao (environment) and reflect on their role as kaitiaki (guardians) of the landscape.
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Community Emergency Hubs to open across Western Bay of Plenty
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCommunity Emergency Hubs will open across the Western Bay of Plenty District from 8am Sunday for the day, as part of preparations for Cyclone Vaianu.
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Western Bay of Plenty prepares for Cyclone Vaianu
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is stepping up preparations as Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to impact New Zealand over the weekend.
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ANZAC Day in the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAll are welcome to come and pay their respects at the Anzac Day services being held across the Western Bay.
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Kevin Lavery appointed Establishment CE of joint Water Organisation
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsKevin Lavery has been appointed Establishment Chief Executive of the new joint Water Organisation being established by Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council.
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Western Bay and Tauranga City to join forces on water services
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council have agreed to establish a joint Water Organisation. The intention is for the Water Organisation to be operational from 1 July 2027.
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Community Emergency Hubs open in Waihī Beach and Ōmokoroa
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCommunity Emergency Hubs are now open in Waihī Beach and Ōmokoroa for anyone who needs to evacuate or feels unsafe due to the ongoing severe weather.
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Council draws clear line on non-water costs for water organisation
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsCouncil says it is focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone as it moves toward a final decision on whether to establish a joint Water Organisation with Tauranga City Council.
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$116,000 community facilities fund opens
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsGot a project in mind for your local school, sports club, or other community facility in the Western Bay? Funding to help bring it to life is up for grabs.
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Community invited to feedback on key budget decisions
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFeedback is now open on Council's proposed budget for the year ahead. Aka, the Annual Plan.
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Western Bay Mayoral Relief Fund provides $205,300 in support
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom furniture and food, to helping with clean-up costs, 36 households and businesses affected by January’s severe weather event have received $205,300 in support from the Mayoral Relief Fund.
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Councils look ahead to key Local Water Done Well decisions
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council are moving into a critical phase of decision making on how local water services will be delivered in the future.
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Hundreds weighing in on Western Bay’s future growth
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsMore than 900 people have already shared feedback through our ‘Community Quest’ as the District plans for how it could grow and change over the next 30–50 years.
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Latest rating valuations available for the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsProperty owners in the Western Bay will be receiving updated information about the value of their properties this week.
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Council sets direction on key issues and costs
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil has agreed the key issues it wants community feedback on and worked through the decisions needed to shape its budget and services for the coming year.
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Help make a place future generations will thank you for
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsJoin the Community Quest! From 26 February to 1 April, you can take part by filling out a simple survey – and go in the draw to win a $100 grocery voucher.
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Annika Lane returns to Council as GM Strategy and Community
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil is pleased to announce the appointment of Annika Lane as its new General Manager Strategy and Community.
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Smoother ride ahead at Ōmokoroa roundabout
Kaimai WardNewsDrivers travelling through the Ōmokoroa roundabout will soon enjoy a smoother ride, with the final surfacing works expected to be complete by the end of March, depending on weather.
