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Exciting new chapter as Whitianga RTS site blessed

Published on 14 April 2025

The site of Whitianga’s new Recycling and Refuse Transfer Station (RTS) has been formally blessed with a groundbreaking ceremony.

Our weekly wrap-up: Community catch-ups on key issues and other update

Published on 11 April 2025

In this week’s wrap-up, we’re inviting you to join our community catch-ups to kōrero on key issues; rates, rubbish, and water - plus the latest updates from around our district.

Community catch-up sessions: let’s kōrero on key issues

Published on 09 April 2025

Got some questions about Annual Plan consultation, Local Waters Done Well, Rating Review, or the upcoming local elections? Come and chat with us in-person at a community catch-up session near you.

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Bin There, Done That: Rethinking Summer Rubbish Pick-ups

We're preparing our draft 2025/26 Annual Plan. We're proposing to reduce peak summer kerbside collections for rubbish and glass in Whangamatā, Pāuanui, Tairua, and Mercury Bay North and South areas from twice weekly to once weekly (from the week of Christmas to the week Waitangi Day). What do you think? Let us know from 1-29 April.

Have your say on the future of our rating system

We’re reviewing our rating system to ensure it is fair, transparent, and best reflects the needs of our district.

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Exciting new chapter as Whitianga RTS site blessed

Our weekly wrap-up: Community catch-ups on key issues and other update

Community catch-up sessions: let’s kōrero on key issues

Have Your Say

Bin There, Done That: Rethinking Summer Rubbish Pick-ups

Have your say on the future of our rating system

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