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New dog exercise area is ‘pup and running’
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsLocal dogs and their owners are invited to celebrate the completion of the Katikati Dog Exercise Area at a special community event showcasing the park's new agility equipment.
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Bylaws open for community feedback
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty residents are invited to have their say on two District bylaws currently under review - the Public Places Bylaw and the Animals (Excluding Dogs) Bylaw.
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Green light for dog registrations in the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is encouraging dog owners to make sure their four-legged friends are “seen in green” as the new registration year gets underway.
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Strong community backing for Western Bay growth direction
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsMore than 22,000 pieces of feedback from across the Western Bay are now influencing how the District will grow and change over the next 30–50 years.
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Council brings proposed rates increase down to 5.1 per cent
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAs part of the Annual Plan 2026/27 process councillors have worked through a range of options, bringing the proposed rates increase down to 5.1 per cent for existing ratepayers.
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Precious Family Reserve toilet consultation opens
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsRetain, relocate or remove? That is the question Western Bay of Plenty District Council is asking the community about the future of the toilet at Precious Family Reserve in Ōmokoroa.
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New Minden Lookout viewing platform opens
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsSightseers can once again soak up one of the most iconic views of the Western Bay and beyond, with the opening of a new viewing platform at the Minden Lookout.
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Should Western Bay merge with other councils?
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is asking its communities one fundamental question: should Western Bay stay largely as it is, or join with other councils in the future?
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Western Bay to seek community views on local government reform
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will be talking with its communities in the coming weeks about changes signalled by central government on how local government could work in the future.
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Regional Deal unlocks New Zealand’s Global Trade Gateway
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil is welcoming the Regional Deal as a defining step for the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region - providing the certainty communities, businesses and investors need to move forward with confidence.
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Major step forward for historic pā site
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA cultural concept plan has been adopted for Kauri Point Historic Reserve, one of New Zealand’s most significant archaeological pā sites.
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Poripori Road to close for slip repairs
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsPoripori Road will be closed to through traffic for around eight weeks while essential works are carried out to repair two significant roadside slips.
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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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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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Bowentown playground upgrade swings into action
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWork started this week on a refresh of the Tui Park playground at Bowentown. The upgrade has been shaped by ideas shared by the community, who wanted a mix of active play and natural elements.
