News
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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.
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Te Puke’s Heritage Plaza upgrade work set to begin
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom the week of 23 June, the area outside Te Puke Jewellers and My Pharmacy on Jellicoe Street will be transformed with nikau palms, garden beds, lighting, and new seating nooks.
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Matariki 2025 in the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsHere in the Western Bay, there’s a range of events happening across the rohe — from scavenger hunts and storytelling to whānau-friendly community celebrations.
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On the right track: community support for Ahi Pātiki Pathway
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA safer walking and biking connection between Waihī Beach and Athenree is a step closer, with plans for the Ahi Pātiki Pathway moving into the resource consent phase.
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Council confirms Precious Family Reserve toilet location
Kaimai WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has confirmed a public toilet will be built at Ōmokoroa’s Precious Family Reserve.
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Council agrees to sell Zespri and Seeka shares
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil will sell its shareholdings as part of a broader financial strategy to review non-core assets, and ensure funds are directed towards activities that directly benefit the community.
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Council takes considered approach to rates in challenging times
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has set its direction for this year’s rates — with an average increase of 8.92 per cent.
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Waihī Beach library booked for move as next chapter begins
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWaihī Beach Library and Service Centre will close temporarily from 2pm on Wednesday 18 June, until the opening of the new library - Te Ara Mātauranga - on Tuesday 1 July.
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Demystifying what it takes to be at the Council table
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe're holding Candidate Information Sessions – so anyone thinking about standing in the local body elections this year knows what to expect.
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Ōmokoroa roundabout on the move
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe current layout will remain the same, but it is being shifted south slightly, to allow construction to continue southbound on State Highway 2, from Ōmokoroa Road.
