News
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No change to Labour Day kerbside pick ups
NewsIt’s business as usual for the Labour Day public holiday (Monday 25 October) kerbside collection in the Western Bay of Plenty District.
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$150m Ōmokoroa Interchange funding application moves to next round
NewsCouncil’s $150 million application for the State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Intersection has made the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund shortlist.
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Flooding maps updated for Western Bay rural areas & small settlements
NewsNewly updated flood hazard maps for rural areas and small settlements in the Western Bay of Plenty have been published this week.
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Community asked to help shape Three Waters conversation
Three Waters ReformNewsCouncil is keen to hear from the community the best ways to have a Three Waters reform conversation when the time comes.
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Western Bay Mayor encourages District to make it a ‘Super Saturday’
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council Mayor Garry Webber is backing residents to do the right thing and get vaccinated on ‘Super Saturday’.
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Athenree shared path information session cancelled
NewsThe Athenree shared path community information session planned for Wednesday 20 October has been cancelled to minimise unnecessary risk from COVID-19.
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Council meetings to be livestreamed
NewsThis Thursday’s Western Bay of Plenty District Council committee meetings will be recorded and streamed live online.
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CCTV applications closing soon
NewsSubmit your application to Council’s inaugural CCTV fund before it closes next week.
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Stabilising Kaituna riverbank along Te Puke Highway
NewsWork to strengthen a small section of the Kaituna riverbank alongside Te Puke Highway is scheduled to kick off early next week.
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Bay of Plenty’s newest industrial Business Park celebrated
NewsThe development of the Rangiuru Business Park, the Bay’s modern, connected and future-focussed Business Park officially commenced today.
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Wander Dogs ready for adventure
NewsThis year’s Wander Dogs Summer Series bounds into action next month for a summer of tail-wagging fun.
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One week to have your say on recreation & open spaces
NewsThere’s just one week left to share your thoughts in the first round of community feedback on the Te Puke–Maketu Reserve Management Plan review.
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Work begins on new Ōmokoroa boardwalk
NewsWork begins on a new boardwalk in Ōmokoroa from next week (Tuesday 5 October), completing the final part of a stormwater bund and walkway/cycleway project.
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Council’s credit rating remains strong
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has retained its strong AA credit rating.
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Council’s first CCTV fund now open
NewsThe Western Bay of Plenty’s first CCTV fund is now open and calling for applicants. The fund is capped at $50,000 and is open to all Western Bay residents and organisations who meet the criteria.
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Community thoughts wanted on Athenree shared path proposal
NewsCouncil is exploring a new, shared walkway and cycleway connecting Athenree to Waihī Beach, and wants to hear what you think of the proposal.
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Council identifies significant issues with Three Waters direction
Three Waters ReformNewsCouncil is seeking more clarity and information on the Government’s Three Waters reform proposal before it engages with the community on the District’s involvement.
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Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre temporary closure
NewsThe Waihī Beach Library and Service Centre will close on Saturday 25 September, due to a planned power outage.
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Kerbside grace period wrapping up
Kerbside CollectiveNewsCouncil’s kerbside collection grace period will wrap up this week following a 10-week education programme.
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Pukehina boat ramp closes for upgrades
NewsThe Pukehina boat ramp will close to the public from next week to allow for upgrades.