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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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Bay Venues awarded contract to run Western Bay pools
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Te Puke Memorial Pool and Dave Hume Pool in Katikati will offer an expanded range of activities and swimming programmes when they open for the summer season, under new operators.
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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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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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Upcoming Road Closure – Pongakawa School Road railway crossing
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe’re carrying out important upgrade works at the Pongakawa School Road rail crossing, which will involve resealing the road surface to improve safety, durability, and comfort for road users.
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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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Your 2025 Western Bay election guide is just a click away
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsIn 2025 the traditional printed pre-election report has been replaced with a new digital dashboard - designed to make Council clearer, closer and easier to understand.
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Upcoming Road Closure – Bell Road Level Crossing
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsBell Road will be closed from Te Puke Highway to Parton Road for two days to enable our contractors to fix the rough surface at the railway crossing.
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New coastal erosion maps for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsNew and updated coastal erosion maps are now available for the Western Bay of Plenty District.
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Calling all gumbooted, greenfingered grafters…
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsLocals are being asked to dig in and make a difference at a community planting day in Te Puke’s Lawrence Oliver Park.
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It starts with you – put your name forward
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is calling on locals with passion, purpose and community pride to put their name forward for the 2025 local elections.
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$160k available to help power up local projects
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsGot passion, people power and a great idea? Let’s make it happen! Applications are now open for Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Community Matching Fund.
