News
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New General Manager Infrastructure appointed
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe are pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Singh to the role of General Manager Infrastructure Group.
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Western Bay election race begins with 55 candidates standing
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsNominations are in for the Western Bay - with a total of 55 people putting themselves forward to represent their communities in this year’s local body elections.
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Upcoming Road Closure – Pongakawa School Road railway crossing
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe’re carrying out important upgrade works at the Pongakawa School Road rail crossing, which will involve resealing the road surface to improve safety, durability, and comfort for road users.
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Raising the flag for Vanuatu Bislama Language Week
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Vanuatu flag is proudly flying at Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Barkes Corner offices this week, to mark Vanuatu Bislama Language Week.
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New battery recycling bins at your local library
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsHeading to your local Western Bay library to return your books? Now you can drop off your used household batteries at the same time.
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Traffic changes ahead at SH2 / Ōmokoroa Road roundabout
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsRoad widening is about to start on the Tauranga side of the temporary State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road roundabout, paving the way for the future four-lane layout.
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Your 2025 Western Bay election guide is just a click away
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsIn 2025 the traditional printed pre-election report has been replaced with a new digital dashboard - designed to make Council clearer, closer and easier to understand.
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Upcoming Road Closure – Bell Road Level Crossing
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsBell Road will be closed from Te Puke Highway to Parton Road for two days to enable our contractors to fix the rough surface at the railway crossing.
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Council seeks information on dumped concrete
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWe are seeking information about a large pile of concrete that has been illegally dumped at Thompson’s Track, near Katikati. Can you help?
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New coastal erosion maps for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsNew and updated coastal erosion maps are now available for the Western Bay of Plenty District.
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Calling all gumbooted, greenfingered grafters…
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsLocals are being asked to dig in and make a difference at a community planting day in Te Puke’s Lawrence Oliver Park.
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New housing for Katikati elders officially opened
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWhanaungatanga (connection) and manaakitanga (care and hospitality) were at the heart of yesterday’s official opening of Te Āhuru Mōwai o Hiria.
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It starts with you – put your name forward
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is calling on locals with passion, purpose and community pride to put their name forward for the 2025 local elections.
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WBOP moves closer to an infrastructure & growth partnership with Govt
NewsThe Western Bay of Plenty subregion is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with central government to progress a Regional Deal.
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New library weaves together people and place
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsTe Ara Mātauranga, Waihī Beach’s new library, service centre and community hub, opened today - a space interwoven with community, creativity and connection.
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$160k available to help power up local projects
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsGot passion, people power and a great idea? Let’s make it happen! Applications are now open for Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Community Matching Fund.
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Annual Plan 2025-26 focused on delivery and financial discipline
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil has confirmed its work programme and budget for the year ahead, adopting the 2025/26 Annual Plan.
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New No. 4 Road bridge opens in Te Puke
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe new No. 4 Road bridge in Te Puke officially opened this week, marking the return of a vital permanent link for the local community.
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Roadworks ahead for Te Puke drivers
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsIf you’re driving in and around Te Puke over the next few weeks, it might take you a bit longer than usual to get to where you’re going.
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Hard hats and big ideas as students explore new library site
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsTe Ara Mātauranga, Waihī Beach’s new library and service centre, will soon welcomes its first visitors, but a group of Year 6 student leaders are already part of the opening chapter.
