News
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Library and Service Centres close early for team training
NewsA number of small changes are coming to three Western Bay Library and Service Centre’ opening hours, so our teams can attend training.
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Come kōrero on the Heron Crescent elder housing redevelopment
NewsJoin the team and Councillors on Tuesday 30 May to see the initial plans and kōrero on the redevelopment.
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Trio of tree plantings to mark coronation of King Charles III
NewsThis weekend three native trees will be planted in Council reserves across the Western Bay marking the coronation of a new monarch for New Zealand and a new chapter in history.
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Bay of Plenty councils join forces to launch FutureFit
NewsCouncils within Bay of Plenty are excited to come together to support the region’s launch of FutureFit, an online tool to help individuals and families determine their carbon footprint.
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Board appointments confirmed for Tourism Bay of Plenty
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council have confirmed three key appointments for the Tourism Bay of Plenty board.
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Council plans to more than double Heron Crescent elder housing units
NewsAll going to plan a total of 26 units, fully accessible and custom designed for people aged 65 years and over, will be built at Heron Crescent in Katikati.
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Waihī to Ōmokoroa community open days
NewsWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency invites you to come along to their community open days to get up to speed with what’s happening on site and learn more about the construction programme ahead.
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Bay of Plenty Mayors release Climate Change Risk Assessment
NewsThe Bay of Plenty Mayoral Forum has been presented with the region’s first climate change risk assessment today, highlighting just how significant and wide-ranging future impacts might be.
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Your Council services and facilities on Anzac Day
NewsUpdates for library and service centres, Te Puke recycling centre and kerbside collections.
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Three Waters Reform reset brings the community back into the picture
Three Waters ReformNewsA move to give local communities a greater degree of influence over their water services through the revamped Affordable Water Reform is being welcomed in the Western Bay.
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Head along to an Anzac Day service near you
NewsAll are welcome to come and pay their respects at the Anzac Day services being held across the Western Bay.
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A helping hand for community projects
NewsWant to snap up some extra funding for that great community project you have in mind? Well get ready Western Bay community groups!
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Where to from here on Heron Crescent elder housing redevelopment
NewsThere's action aplenty on the ground and behind the scenes to progress Katikati’s Heron Crescent elder housing village redevelopment.
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Exciting new creative projects kick off across the Western Bay
NewsDance and writing workshops, a new studio art trail, development of pā harakeke with local hapū, and support for young people in the arts are just a few of the projects becoming a reality.
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Batteries in kerbside bins start fires at recycling centre
NewsTauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents are being reminded not to dispose of batteries in their kerbside recycling bins following seven fires over the past year.
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Libraries and service centres closed over Easter
NewsOur libraries and service centres will be closed Easter weekend - Friday 7 April to Monday 10 April.
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Balanced approach to Council’s draft budget
NewsThe need to get the balance right through these tough economic times whilst minimising the impact on the community is the focus of Western Bay’s draft Annual Plan 2023/24.
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Mobile recycling trailers adjust their schedule to suit users
NewsMobile recycling trailers ‘Recyclosaurus Rex’ and ‘Sustainabox’ are changing their schedule for winter.
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Good Friday kerbside collections delayed a day
Kerbside CollectiveNewsIf your bin day is normally a Friday listen up, change is coming your way over the Easter weekend.
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Citizens Advice Bureau joins Te Puke Library whānau
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsTe Puke residents are about to benefit from a world of knowledge and free, independent advisors getting a whole lot closer