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Te Puke’s Heritage Plaza upgrade work set to begin
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom the week of 23 June, the area outside Te Puke Jewellers and My Pharmacy on Jellicoe Street will be transformed with nikau palms, garden beds, lighting, and new seating nooks.
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Matariki 2025 in the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsHere in the Western Bay, there’s a range of events happening across the rohe — from scavenger hunts and storytelling to whānau-friendly community celebrations.
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On the right track: community support for Ahi Pātiki Pathway
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA safer walking and biking connection between Waihī Beach and Athenree is a step closer, with plans for the Ahi Pātiki Pathway moving into the resource consent phase.
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Council confirms Precious Family Reserve toilet location
Kaimai WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has confirmed a public toilet will be built at Ōmokoroa’s Precious Family Reserve.
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Council agrees to sell Zespri and Seeka shares
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil will sell its shareholdings as part of a broader financial strategy to review non-core assets, and ensure funds are directed towards activities that directly benefit the community.
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Council takes considered approach to rates in challenging times
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has set its direction for this year’s rates — with an average increase of 8.92 per cent.
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Waihī Beach library booked for move as next chapter begins
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWaihī Beach Library and Service Centre will close temporarily from 2pm on Wednesday 18 June, until the opening of the new library - Te Ara Mātauranga - on Tuesday 1 July.
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Demystifying what it takes to be at the Council table
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe're holding Candidate Information Sessions – so anyone thinking about standing in the local body elections this year knows what to expect.
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Ōmokoroa roundabout on the move
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe current layout will remain the same, but it is being shifted south slightly, to allow construction to continue southbound on State Highway 2, from Ōmokoroa Road.
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Hey Western Bay, it’s Election year!
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe 2025 local government election is a landmark moment for the Western Bay District, and Council is making a push to get more people both voting and standing for Council, more easily.
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Youth programme leaves lasting impact
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA programme that has helped more than 170 Te Puke and Maketu rangatahi (young people) into work and education opportunities is winding down locally after changes to government funding.
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Help steer the future of boating facilities at Ōmokoroa Domain
Kaimai WardŌmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsIf you’ve ever launched a boat, caught the ferry, paddled out on a kayak, or fished off the jetty at Ōmokoroa Domain - this one’s for you.
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Pedals, paddles and progress in Ōmokoroa
Kaimai WardŌmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsWhether it’s biking, boating, or driving, Ōmokoroa is on the move – and Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to join them for the latest updates.
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Council to proceed with joint council option for water services
Three Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is continuing work towards a new joint council model for how water services will be delivered.
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From sawdust to second chances, library leftovers get snapped up
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsOffcuts and leftover materials from the new library build at Waihī Beach are weaving their way into the community through a recycling effort that is giving them a second life.
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Fluoride to be added to Athenree and Wharawhara water supplies
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will soon begin adding fluoride to the public drinking water supplies at Athenree and Wharawhara as part of a directive from the Director-General of Health.
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Road and water upgrades in the pipeline for Te Puke streets
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA major upgrade to road and water infrastructure is set to begin next month across several key streets in Te Puke.
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Applications open for Council-Controlled Organisations board vacancies
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council jointly control Tourism Bay of Plenty.
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Community Forum Expo goes rural
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Maketu-Te Puke Community Forum Expo is heading east into the rural communities, with the next and final event for the year set to take place in Paengaroa.
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More accessible parking planned for library
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe car park in front of Te Ara Mātauranga, the new library and community hub being built at Waihī Beach, will be closed from Monday 5 May, as work begins to reshape the area into a new layout.
