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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.
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Community projects receive $160,000+ in funding
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe are proud to announce the successful recipients of our 2025 Community Matching Fund - a total of $161,269 was granted to 40 organisations.
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Council seeks local voices for new Community Ideas Forums
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsFrom Te Puna to Waihī Beach, a range of voices and perspectives are being sought to help plan for the future of three key communities in the Western Bay.
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Western Bay, it’s time to vote
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsVoting opens today for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council elections, giving ratepayers a month to choose who will represent them in their community.
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Takitimu North Link Stage 2 progress welcomed
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has welcomed news that the new four-lane expressway between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa has been progressed to the next stage.
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Western Bay adopts Water Services Delivery Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsCouncil has adopted its Water Services Delivery Plan and approved a Commitment Agreement that works toward establishing a joint Water Organisation with Tauranga City Council.
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Western Bay candidate videos go live
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay voters have a new way to get to know their local election candidates this year, with short videos now available online.
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Youngson Road closure as upgrade enters next phase
Kaimai WardNewsThe second phase of road widening at the temporary State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road roundabout is about to start.
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New plan sets direction for Kaimai Ward reserves
Kaimai WardNewsCouncil has adopted a refreshed Kaimai Ward Reserve Management Plan, setting the direction for how the 63 reserves in the Kaimai Ward will be cared for and developed over the next nine years.
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Western Bay plans to partner with Tauranga City for water services
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is planning to partner with Tauranga City Council to deliver water, wastewater and stormwater services from 1 July 2027.
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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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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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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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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.
