News
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Christmas message from your Mayor
NewsChristmas is a special time of the year. A time to reflect, give thanks and celebrate.
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Te Puke Highway traffic diversion
NewsConstruction for the Waiāri treatment plant is progressing and there will be some impact to motorists, with Te Puke Highway reduced to one lane from 8 January 2020. A diversion will be in place.
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Property valuations increase across Western Bay
NewsWestern Bay’s strong economy, development growth and record kiwifruit returns have translated into increased property values across almost all sectors of the District.
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College students make cookies for pound dogs
NewsOur animal services team was thrilled to receive a bundle of home-made dog biscuits baked by Year Eight students and hand delivered to the new Katikati animal shelter.
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Mobile phone coverage arrives at TECT Park
NewsTECT Park has a cell tower – and as part of the celebration of this long awaited technology – the park is having a brand makeover.
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Funding confirmed for Omokoroa Road upgrade
NewsThe Omokoroa Road upgrade from Western Avenue to Tralee Street will go ahead following the NZ Transport Agency’s agreement to co-fund the $8 million project with Council.
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Help protect coastal wildlife
NewsA variety of wildlife inhabiting the Pukehina shoreline, saltmarsh and estuary area are dangerously threatened by roaming dogs at this time of year.
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KiwiCamp arrives in Waihi Beach for summer
NewsThe KiwiCamp facility planned for Waihi Beach will be in action by Christmas, with installation about to start at the Bowentown Domain carpark on Seaforth Road.
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Western Bay recycling trial comes to Pongakawa
NewsRecycling for rural residents, near Pongakawa, just got easier thanks to a rural recycling trial programme coming to their neighbourhood.
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Omokoroa house to be demolished
NewsThe Omokoroa home at 37 McDonnell Street that was damaged in a major slip during the cyclones of 2017 is to be demolished and replaced with a small reserve and lookout area.
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New Council and Community Boards sworn in
NewsA commitment to connecting with all communities underpinned the swearing in of councillors and community board members at the inaugural meeting of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
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TECT Park Green Flag award tops stellar year
NewsTECT Park has been awarded Recreation Aotearoa’s Green Flag Award for the fifth year in a row – topping off a stellar year for the park.
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Western Bay week focuses on active ageing
NewsA week dedicated to preparing for older age will be a feature of November in the Western Bay. Council is partnering with Age Concern Tauranga to host Active Ageing Week, from 4-10 November.
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Final results announced for Western Bay of Plenty 2019 Elections
NewsThe final results for the 2019 Western Bay of Plenty District Council election have been received.
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Omokoroa greenwaste to re-open
NewsThe Omokoroa Greenwaste Centre will re-open on Saturday 26 October and resume normal hours at its new location at 336 Omokoroa Road.
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Western Bay gains freedom camping funding
NewsFreedom camping in the Western Bay has gained additional funding to increase public awareness, security and monitoring of freedom camping requirements in the District.
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Kauri Point roadway slip repairs start
NewsRepairs to the roadway in the Kauri Point Historic Reserve will start next month following the contract being awarded to CivilWorks Ltd.
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Progress results announced for Western Bay of Plenty 2019 Elections
NewsProgress results for the 2019 Local Body Elections in the Western Bay of Plenty have been announced. As at 1:40pm 95 per cent of the votes have been counted.
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Credit rating lifts for Western Bay Council
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has gained an upgraded credit rating to the highest possible ranking for a local authority.
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Work starts on the Wairoa Bridge cycleway extension
NewsActivity picked up this week on construction of the cycleway extension on the Wairoa River bridge with completion expected in early Autumn 2020.