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Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board

This Board covers the Whakatāne-Ōhope General Ward and Kapū te rangi Māori Ward areas that includes communities in Ōhope, Whakatāne and Piripai/Coastlands. The Board meets every 7 weeks on a Monday evening at 5:30 pm, alternating between the Council Chamber at the Whakatāne District Council Civic Centre and the Ōhope Fire Station.

Our Vision - Tō mātau matakitenga

To support and encourage the continued growth and vibrancy of our community

Read the Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board Strategic Plan 2022-2025 - (PDF, 136 KB)

Board Members

Carolyn Hamill (Chairperson)

Mobile: 027 308 7077

Email: hamillnz@gmail.com


Linda Bonne (Deputy Chairperson)

Mobile: 027 531 5737

Email: lindajanebonne@gmail.com


Mark Inman

Mobile: 027 8998 668

Email: markandyinman@icloud.com


Christopher Howard

Mobile: 021 1922 714

Email: cthoward05@gmail.com


Doug McLean

Mobile: 027 5619911

Email: Mcleandouglas774@gmail.com


Ozgúr Jahn

Mobile: 021 222 2612

Email: ozgurjahn.ohope.cb@gmail.com


Councillor Toni Boynton

Mobile: 027 362 6097

Email: toni.boynton@whakatane.govt.nz