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Hey Western Bay, it’s Election year!
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe 2025 local government election is a landmark moment for the Western Bay District, and Council is making a push to get more people both voting and standing for Council, more easily.
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Youth programme leaves lasting impact
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA programme that has helped more than 170 Te Puke and Maketu rangatahi (young people) into work and education opportunities is winding down locally after changes to government funding.
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Help steer the future of boating facilities at Ōmokoroa Domain
Kaimai WardŌmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsIf you’ve ever launched a boat, caught the ferry, paddled out on a kayak, or fished off the jetty at Ōmokoroa Domain - this one’s for you.
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Pedals, paddles and progress in Ōmokoroa
Kaimai WardŌmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsWhether it’s biking, boating, or driving, Ōmokoroa is on the move – and Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to join them for the latest updates.
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Council to proceed with joint council option for water services
Three Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is continuing work towards a new joint council model for how water services will be delivered.
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From sawdust to second chances, library leftovers get snapped up
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsOffcuts and leftover materials from the new library build at Waihī Beach are weaving their way into the community through a recycling effort that is giving them a second life.
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Fluoride to be added to Athenree and Wharawhara water supplies
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council will soon begin adding fluoride to the public drinking water supplies at Athenree and Wharawhara as part of a directive from the Director-General of Health.
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Road and water upgrades in the pipeline for Te Puke streets
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA major upgrade to road and water infrastructure is set to begin next month across several key streets in Te Puke.
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Applications open for Council-Controlled Organisations board vacancies
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council jointly control Tourism Bay of Plenty.
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Community Forum Expo goes rural
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Maketu-Te Puke Community Forum Expo is heading east into the rural communities, with the next and final event for the year set to take place in Paengaroa.
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More accessible parking planned for library
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe car park in front of Te Ara Mātauranga, the new library and community hub being built at Waihī Beach, will be closed from Monday 5 May, as work begins to reshape the area into a new layout.
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New wetland for popular Te Puke park
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsA new wetland is being developed in Te Puke’s Lawrence Oliver Park, to improve water quality, support wildlife, reduce flooding, and add to the park’s recreational and cultural value.
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Wave of harbour upgrades on the way
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWork is underway to replace the decades-old jetty at Uretara Landing Reserve in Katikati with a new structure nearly four times its size.
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Find out what’s planned for the Kaimai Ward
Kaimai WardNewsWe are hosting a Community Forum Expo on Wednesday 7 May, at Te Puna School Hall from 7-9pm, providing the opportunity for people to connect with Ward Councillors.
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Stage is set for Katikati Arts Junction repair work
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsKatikati’s creative hub is getting some much-needed attention, with weather-damaged parts of the Arts Junction building being repaired over the next few months.
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Registrations open for free hazardous waste disposal day
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsRegistrations are now open for MyHazWaste, a free, organised drop-off day that is being held in Te Puke on Sunday 25 May, offering a safe way to dispose of household hazardous waste.
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Estuary pathway plan unveiled
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA draft concept plan for a shared pathway connecting Waihī Beach and Athenree has been released by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
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Commission confirms District-wide community board coverage
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Local Government Commission has determined the final make-up of elected members for the 2025 and 2028 elections.
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Athenree Recycling Centre reduces hours
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsDue to the success of kerbside recycling, the Athenree Recycling and Greenwaste Centre has reduced its opening hours to just one day a week.
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More swim lessons and longer season coming to Dave Hume Pool
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsKatikati’s Dave Hume Pool will have a longer swim season, better accessibility and more space for swimming lessons when it reopens for the 2025/26 summer season.
