News
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Summer in the Western Bay – what you need to know
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom library opening hours and rubbish collections, to freedom camping, dog walking, and cycle trails, we have put together a summer guide to help you make the most of the festive season.
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New tsunami inundation maps for the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe maps help with understanding the risk to land and buildings by showing where water could reach if a tsunami occurred.
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Green Flag Award for Te Puke’s Jubilee Park
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAs a flagship park in the town centre, it’s a place people connect with every day, so having it recognised at a national level is really special.
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Western Bay adopts 2024/25 Annual Report
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has officially adopted its Annual Report for 2024/25, celebrating a year of major achievements and acknowledging the challenges faced along the way.
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Christmas 2025 in the Western Bay of Plenty 🎄
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAs our days get warmer, Mariah Carey defrosts more and more and "All I Want For Christmas" starts playing on every radio station in the world.
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New viewing platform for Minden Lookout
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA new covered viewing platform is being built at Minden Lookout, to replace the original structure which was removed last year due to safety concerns.
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Safe disposal bins in place for recalled coloured sand products
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe have set up dedicated drop-off bins at our Te Puke and Katikati Recycling Centres for anyone needing to safety dispose of recalled coloured sand products.
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Western Bay’s water plan gets government green light
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsCouncil’s Water Services Delivery Plan has been assessed and accepted by the Local Government Secretary, marking a significant milestone in the Local Water Done Well journey.
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New wharf makes a splash on Matakana Island
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe new Panepane Wharf on Matakana Island is officially open, providing a safer, more accessible connection between the island and the mainland.
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Nee-naw, nee-naw… Sirens and Services event coming to Ōmokoroa
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsFrom fire engines to first responders, a ‘Sirens and Services’ event is being held in Ōmokoroa to showcase the wide range of emergency services and volunteers who turn up when we need them most.
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Council and Community Boards welcomed in under new structure
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council’s newly elected members officially took office at the inaugural Council meeting and declaration ceremony today.
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Te Puna Quarry Park welcomes first dog walk of the season
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsPaws at the ready pooches! Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s first Wander Walk is coming to Te Puna Quarry Park on Saturday 8 November.
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‘Wheel’ you go this summer?
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWith summer on the way and the holiday season just around the corner, the Western Bay will soon see more freedom campers rolling into the District.
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Margaret Murray-Benge announced as Deputy Mayor
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsLong-serving councillor Margaret Murray-Benge has been announced as Deputy Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
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$50,000 available through Western Bay CCTV Fund
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsApplications are now open for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council CCTV Fund — with $50,000 available to help make our shared spaces safer.
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Western Bay final election results confirmed
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe updated results, released today (Friday 17 October), show no changes to the Mayoralty, Councillor, or Community Board positions.
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Peace, love and paws… it’s going to be groovy fur-babies
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe're launching our Wander Walks Summer Series 2025-2026, which includes five dog walks across the District (rohe) - starting at Te Puna Quarry Park on Saturday, 8 November.
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Western Bay preliminary election results released
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is one step closer to confirming who will represent the District for the next three years.
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James Denyer re-elected as Western Bay Mayor
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsProgress results show James Denyer (3699 votes) ahead of Margaret Murray-Benge (2256 votes) and Rodney Joyce (1585 votes).
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Ōmokoroa roundabout enters final phase
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Ōmokoroa roundabout will move into its final position this week and Youngson Road will reopen, as the project enters its final phase.
