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Do you have a community project in mind, but are short on funds? Then make sure you apply for our $140,000 Community Matching Fund.
The funding is made up of two components - a General fund for social, recreational and cultural initiatives and an Environmental fund for projects associated with the natural environment. Grants will be "matched" on a 50/50 basis, with most grants in the $1000 to $10,000 range.
This year all applications must be submitted online. So we're hosting a few workshops across the District if you need any help with your application:
- Tuesday 4 May from 11.30am-3.30pm at The Centre - Pātuki Manawa, Katikati
- Wednesday 5 May from 10am-2pm at Waihi Beach Library and Service Centre
- Monday 10 May from 11am-3pm at Te Puke Library and Service Centre
- Tuesday 11 May from 11am-3pm at Ōmokoroa Library and Service Centre
Applications close Friday 28 May 2021 so get started by visiting our webpage at www.westernbay.govt.nz/community-matching-fund
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Thanks for having fun with us
We had a great time getting out and meeting the community in their backyards in Te Puke, Te Puna and Waihi Beach at our three Love The Western Bay Community Fun Day events. All your feedback will form part of our Long Term Plan 2021-2031 as we work together to make our District even better. Watch our video looking back at the three events.
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What do you think of our plan for 83 Ford Road?
We're proposing a multi-use open space catering for community events and activities as part of a draft concept plan for a three-hectare site at 83 Ford Road, near Maketu. You can have your say online until Wednesday, 12 May or you can join us at our Community Open Day at 83 Ford Road on Saturday, 1 May from 10am-1pm.
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Educate yourself on our new service
We're busy getting ready for our new kerbside rubbish and recycling service starting 1 July. In the meantime, have a look at the full breakdown of what bins you’ll be receiving and what goes into each bin. If you have any questions, feel free to chat to our dedicated Kerbside team at kerbside@westernbay.govt.nz
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Voting is now open
You can return completed voting documents to The Centre - Pātuki Manawa, Katikati, Waihi Beach Library and Service Centre and Council’s Main Office no later than noon Friday, 30 April 2021. Voting results will be announced to the public on Wednesday, 5 May 2021. If you are not on the Electoral Roll, please apply on westernbay.govt.nz/by-election
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Council services for ANZAC Day
All recycling centres will follow their usual hours except for the Athenree Rubbish and Recycling Centre. The centre will be open from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, 25 April and on Monday, 26 April from 10am to 4pm. All our libraries and service centres will be closed on Monday, 26 April. You can still contact us 24/7 on 0800 926 732 or fill out a contact form on our website.
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Council to stop accepting cheques
We will no longer be accepting cheques as payment for any of our services from Thursday, 20 May onwards. This is because all major banks within New Zealand are removing the use of cheques as a payment option, including our bank ANZ. Visit our website for various ways to pay ahead of the Thursday, 20 May cut-off date.
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Get in touch with us
Call: 07 571 8008
or 0800 926 732
customer.service@westernbay.govt.nz
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