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Council to seek community views on reserve toilet
Kaimai WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has decided to carry out a new round of consultation on the public toilet at Precious Family Reserve in Ōmokoroa.
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Updated tsunami evacuation maps are now available
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsUpdated tsunami evacuation maps are available for those who live, work and spend time in Bay of Plenty coastal areas.
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Kākā sculpture watches over new Ōmokoroa wetland
Kaimai WardNewsA newly installed sculpture at the Wāhi ō Waipapa Wetland in Ōmokoroa invites people to connect with the taiao (environment) and reflect on their role as kaitiaki (guardians) of the landscape.
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Western Bay of Plenty lifts State of Emergency
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has lifted the State of Emergency, after the District avoided any major impacts from Cyclone Vaianu over the weekend.
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Community Emergency Hubs stood down following Cyclone Vaianu
NewsNow that the peak of Cyclone Vaianu has passed, all Community Emergency Hubs across the Western Bay of Plenty District have now been stood down.
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State of Emergency declared for Western Bay ahead of Cyclone Vaianu
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has declared a State of Emergency, ahead of Cyclone Vaianu reaching New Zealand and the District.
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Community Emergency Hubs to open across Western Bay of Plenty
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCommunity Emergency Hubs will open across the Western Bay of Plenty District from 8am Sunday for the day, as part of preparations for Cyclone Vaianu.
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Western Bay of Plenty prepares for Cyclone Vaianu
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is stepping up preparations as Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to impact New Zealand over the weekend.
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ANZAC Day in the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAll are welcome to come and pay their respects at the Anzac Day services being held across the Western Bay.
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Kevin Lavery appointed Establishment CE of joint Water Organisation
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsKevin Lavery has been appointed Establishment Chief Executive of the new joint Water Organisation being established by Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council.
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Western Bay and Tauranga City to join forces on water services
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council have agreed to establish a joint Water Organisation. The intention is for the Water Organisation to be operational from 1 July 2027.
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Work wraps up at SH2 / Ōmokoroa Rd roundabout
NewsConstruction of the roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road roundabout is now largely complete, making the intersection safer and improving access to and from Ōmokoroa.
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Community Emergency Hubs open in Waihī Beach and Ōmokoroa
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCommunity Emergency Hubs are now open in Waihī Beach and Ōmokoroa for anyone who needs to evacuate or feels unsafe due to the ongoing severe weather.
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Bowentown playground upgrade swings into action
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWork started this week on a refresh of the Tui Park playground at Bowentown. The upgrade has been shaped by ideas shared by the community, who wanted a mix of active play and natural elements.
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Council draws clear line on non-water costs for water organisation
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsCouncil says it is focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone as it moves toward a final decision on whether to establish a joint Water Organisation with Tauranga City Council.
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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.
