News
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So, what’s the Regional Deal?
Mayor's KōreroIf your reaction to last week's announcement of the Western Bay of Plenty Regional Deal being signed was something like “OK… but what does that actually mean?” - you’re not alone.
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A week of listening, connection, and the mahi still ahead
Mayor's KōreroAcross Welcome Bay, Ōmokoroa and Katikati, we came together with communities who have been deeply affected by the recent severe weather.
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An extremely challenging time for our community
Mayor's KōreroThe past week has been extremely challenging for our community. The loss of life at Mauao and Welcome Bay has weighed heavily on many.
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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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Mayor's kōrero on roadside mowing
Mayor's KōreroNewsMayor James Denyer unpicks the hot topic of roadside mowing and what changes Councillors are considering.
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Meri Kirihimete from Mayor James Denyer and the Western Bay team
Mayor's KōreroNewsHear from Mayor James Denyer on his reflections for the year.
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Our commitment to you l Tō mātou takohanga ki a koe
Mayor's KōreroWe’ve worked incredibly hard to develop the best possible picture for our District, now and into the future. Read all about it in our Long Term Plan 2024-34
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Mayor James Denyer talks Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034
Mayor's KōreroNewsHear Mayor James' thoughts on the future of our District
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2024: The year of progress
Mayor's KōreroThis year is shaping up to be a more positive year as economic conditions improve and we enjoy a cracking summer.
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Meri Kirihimete from Mayor James Denyer and the Western Bay team
Mayor's KōreroNewsHear from Mayor James Denyer on his reflections for the year.
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Community matters to me
Mayor's KōreroAs Mayor I get to meet people of all walks of life, witnessing firsthand the diversity that makes our District so rich and vibrant.
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Making progress in tough times
Mayor's KōreroMayor James unpacks all the factors that went into how we arrived at our draft Annual Plan for 2023/24.
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A community that is there for each other
Mayor's KōreroNewsMayor James reflects on the back-to-back weather events our communities have faced this month
