News
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A decade of Green Flag Awards for TECT Park
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsRaise the flag! Two Western Bay sub-regional parks have won prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2023/24.
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Summer events make a splash across Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsSlip, slop, slap and get amongst the sizzling summer events across Western Bay this holiday season.
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Early works to begin on State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa Road intersection
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsChristmas is coming early in the form of vegetation removal and site clearing around the State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road intersection.
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Have you joined the kōrero on how we manage waste?
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAre you keen to see an upcycled approach to how we manage waste across the Western Bay? It’s not a WASTE of time to tell us how you feel about waste management and minimisation.
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Safety concerns prompt demolition of flood-affected pensioner units
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsSeven Waihī Beach elder housing units will be demolished, as they are deemed unsafe for tenants to move back into.
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Long Term Plan adoption deferred until political picture is clearer
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe lack of clear national direction on core water and transportation services is prompting Western Bay of Plenty District Council to defer the adoption of its Long Term Plan.
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Waihī Beach, meet your newest Community Board member
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWayne Stevenson has been elected to the Waihī Beach Community Board.
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Christmas events extravaganza for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFestive fever will heat-up the Western Bay this December, with eight Christmas events leading up to the big day.
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Wander Dogs back to seas the day with a beach-themed celebration
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe dog days are not over – they're coming back to the beach this summer as part of Western Bay’s Wander Dog series.
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Final week to have your say on Western Bay’s Speed Management Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsDo you care about the speed limits on the local roads you drive? If the answer is yes, be sure to share your views on our draft Speed Management Plan.
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Katikati’s newest community space opens
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe ribbon around Katikati’s newest community building has officially been cut.
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Having a plan for waste. It’s not a waste of time
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsConstruction and demolition waste, mobile phones and whiteware could get a second chance at life, with an upcycled approach to how we manage waste across the Western Bay.
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One paw closer for dog exercise areas in Katikati and Ōmokoroa
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsOur furry friends in Katikati will get their own place to play and roam free, with plans for a dedicated dog exercise area taking shape.
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New roading contracts to pave the way for local businesses
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA new era of roading maintenance and infrastructure is on the horizon for the Western Bay.
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Traffic bulletin: State highway works for October and November 2023
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe next two months will see a flurry of chipsealing, asphalt surfacing and road rebuilding taking place across the region, along with the larger infrastructure projects that continue as well.
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It’s time to vote, Waihī Beach
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsVoting is now open for the Waihī Beach Community Board by-election.
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Empowering rangatahi into work and education
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsDeciding what to do when you’ve left school can be an overwhelming prospect. But the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs is helping young people find their feet with work and education opportunities.
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Safety and efficiency drives Western Bay's Speed Management Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsLower speed limits around schools, rural roads and in town centres is a focus of Western Bay’s draft Speed Management Plan 2023.
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Calling all students - do something extraordinary this summer
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWanted: the next generation of rangatahi ready to push boundaries, challenge the status quo and do something extraordinary with their careers.
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26 brand new elder rental homes to be built in Katikati
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsCouncil will more than double its elder housing stocks in Katikati thanks to a government funding boost.
