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July 2021

A positive start to kerbside collections
It has been just over a week since Western Bay’s new kerbside rubbish and recycling service kicked off. In the first week of the service (1 July – 7 July) the following was collected from the kerbside:

Recycling – 21.3 tonnes
Glass – 11.6 tonnes
Food scraps – 6.9 tonnes
Rubbish – 34.2 tonnes

And while nearly 40 tonnes of material has been diverted from landfill, there is still room for improvement for everyone involved. Check out our online collection day finder, video demonstrations, frequently asked questions and an online item search sorter to help you get binfit.

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Ralph earns top dog
Congratulations to our "Portraits of our Pooches" competition winner - Ralph! Ralph has won a $200 pooch pamper pack as well as bragging rights. A big thank you to everyone who registered their dogs. If you haven't registered your dog yet, please do so on our website.

Pongakawa students enjoy wetland lesson
In late June Pongakawa School students were treated to a special experience learning about wetland ecosystems. The lesson was carried out by ecologist Dr Jenn Sheppard with support from Council which is contributing to the restoration of the wetland.

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Hello Future District - here are our decisions
We've adopted our Long Term Plan 2021-2031, following a record level of community feedback. Read our decision document to find details of the decisions we made on key issues our communities raised throughout our consultation.

Read the decision document

Leftover pre-paid green bags
Don’t forget, green bags won't be collected as part of the new service. Please do not place your green bags on the kerbside. Instead you can dispose of any excess pre-paid green bags at our recycling centres during normal opening hours until the end of August.

Find a recycling centre

Katikati Playground update
Work on upgrading the playground between the Western Bay Museum and the Arts Junction is now complete. The old play equipment has been removed and new, more accessible equipment has been installed. Make sure you go check it out!

Check out some photos

Ōmokoroa Peninsula Projects Information Evening
Join us on Thursday, 29 July at 4:30pm at the Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall for a drop-in information session to learn more about the Ōmokoroa Peninsula developments. There will be no presentation - just informal chats with staff.

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July 2021

Ralph earns top dog Congratulations to our "Portraits of our Pooches" competition winner - Ralph! Ralph has won a $200 pooch pamper pack as well as bragging rights. A big thank you to everyone who registered their dogs. If you haven't registered your dog yet, please do so on our website.

Pongakawa students enjoy wetland lesson In late June Pongakawa School students were treated to a special experience learning about wetland ecosystems. The lesson was carried out by ecologist Dr Jenn Sheppard with support from Council which is contributing to the restoration of the wetland.

Hello Future District - here are our decisions We've adopted our Long Term Plan 2021-2031, following a record level of community feedback. Read our decision document to find details of the decisions we made on key issues our communities raised throughout our consultation.

Leftover pre-paid green bags Don’t forget, green bags won't be collected as part of the new service. Please do not place your green bags on the kerbside. Instead you can dispose of any excess pre-paid green bags at our recycling centres during normal opening hours until the end of August.

Katikati Playground update Work on upgrading the playground between the Western Bay Museum and the Arts Junction is now complete. The old play equipment has been removed and new, more accessible equipment has been installed. Make sure you go check it out!

Ōmokoroa Peninsula Projects Information Evening Join us on Thursday, 29 July at 4:30pm at the Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall for a drop-in information session to learn more about the Ōmokoroa Peninsula developments. There will be no presentation - just informal chats with staff.