News
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2025 Mayor’s Christmas Message
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardMayor's KōreroNewsAs we approach Christmas and this time of togetherness, it is important to remember what really matters: our people here in the Western Bay.
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Dive into Katikati’s newly upgraded pools this summer
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsKatikati’s upgraded Dave Hume Pool will open on Monday (22 December) for an extended summer season, with a new learn to swim pool, outdoor gym and a fresh line-up of classes and activities.
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Roadside mowing to be more frequent in the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsGrass berms and median islands in the Western Bay will be mown more often, after a decision by Council yesterday.
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Libraries bring nature inside this summer
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThis summer, Western Bay libraries are bringing the outdoors inside, with a line-up of fun, nature-inspired programmes and activities.
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New mobile parking camera for Te Puke and Katikati
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA roving parking camera will be out and about in Te Puke and Katikati next week for training, before ticketing starts on Monday 15 December.
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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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Community views sought on proposed new Waihī Beach Medical Centre
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking community views on a proposal to develop a new medical centre on a section of the Beach Road Recreation Reserve at Waihī Beach.
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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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Plans revealed to protect historic pā sites at Kauri Point
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA new draft cultural concept plan has been revealed for Kauri Point Historic Reserve — a site of deep cultural significance and home to important historic pā.
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Council advances plans to replace Katikati wastewater outfall pipeline
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsCouncil is progressing plans to replace the Katikati wastewater outfall pipeline following a series of failures over the past two years.
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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.
