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$116,000 community facilities fund opens
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsGot a project in mind for your local school, sports club, or other community facility in the Western Bay? Funding to help bring it to life is up for grabs.
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Community invited to feedback on key budget decisions
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFeedback is now open on Council's proposed budget for the year ahead. Aka, the Annual Plan.
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Western Bay Mayoral Relief Fund provides $205,300 in support
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom furniture and food, to helping with clean-up costs, 36 households and businesses affected by January’s severe weather event have received $205,300 in support from the Mayoral Relief Fund.
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Councils look ahead to key Local Water Done Well decisions
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council are moving into a critical phase of decision making on how local water services will be delivered in the future.
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Hundreds weighing in on Western Bay’s future growth
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsMore than 900 people have already shared feedback through our ‘Community Quest’ as the District plans for how it could grow and change over the next 30–50 years.
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Latest rating valuations available for the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsProperty owners in the Western Bay will be receiving updated information about the value of their properties this week.
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New liquefaction maps for Te Puke
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsUpdated liquefaction maps are now available for Te Puke, showing how properties could be affected during a large earthquake.
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Plans for medical centre at Waihī Beach reserve withdrawn
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsPrimary Health Care (PHCL) has withdrawn its proposal to build a new medical centre at Beach Road Recreation Reserve in Waihī Beach.
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Council sets direction on key issues and costs
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil has agreed the key issues it wants community feedback on and worked through the decisions needed to shape its budget and services for the coming year.
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Help make a place future generations will thank you for
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsJoin the Community Quest! From 26 February to 1 April, you can take part by filling out a simple survey – and go in the draw to win a $100 grocery voucher.
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Annika Lane returns to Council as GM Strategy and Community
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil is pleased to announce the appointment of Annika Lane as its new General Manager Strategy and Community.
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Smoother ride ahead at Ōmokoroa roundabout
Kaimai WardNewsDrivers travelling through the Ōmokoroa roundabout will soon enjoy a smoother ride, with the final surfacing works expected to be complete by the end of March, depending on weather.
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‘Community Quest’ family fun days coming to the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is hosting the events to help connect with the community as it plans the future of some of its key towns and places.
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We have now transitioned to the Recovery Phase
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe will continue working to support our community throughout the recovery process.
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Council to host support events for weather affected communities
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil is preparing a series of Severe Weather Support Events, bringing together all key agencies involved in the response so residents can speak directly with the people best placed to help them.
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Waitangi Day celebrations 2026
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWestern Bay Museum is hosting Te Rā O Waitangi, a free, whānau-friendly Waitangi Day event, at Katikati’s Haiku Park between 10am and 2pm.
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Student Volunteer Army lends a hand at Waihī Beach
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe Student Volunteer Army rolled into town this week and rolled up their sleeves to help flood affected businesses at Waihī Beach.
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Mayoral Relief Fund to support residents impacted by severe weather
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has established a Mayoral Relief Fund to support communities affected by last week’s severe weather event.
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Incoming weather heightens landslide risk – know the signs
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWith strong winds and more wet weather forecast for the long weekend, Council is urging people to remain vigilant and stay safe.
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Western Bay stands with those impacted by weather related tragedy
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay Mayor James Denyer has expressed his condolences following confirmation that two people have died after a landslide struck a home on Welcome Bay Road.
