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    Join us to celebrate our local Olympic heroes with a special parade Tuesday, 26 November 1-2pm.

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    Draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

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Whakatāne District Council

The Council serves Whakatāne, Ōhope, Tāneatua, Edgecumbe, Matatā, Murupara and other communities throughout the Whakatāne District.

To contact us directly, please phone 07 306 0500 or email info@whakatane.govt.nz

Our Places - Eastern Bay Spatial Plan

We are creating a plan that will help us set a vision for the future of the Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki Districts within the rohe of the iwi and hapū of the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Our Places - Eastern Bay of Plenty Spatial Plan »

Draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

The policy outlines how we can ensure everyone can participate, with extra support for those facing barriers or discrimination. Tell us what you think about the proposed draft policy »

Whakatāne District Climate Change Risk Assessment

We are developing a comprehensive climate change risk assessment, help us by identifying and describing any climate change risks that impact communities. Join the conversation »

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Whakatāne District Council's vision is to be known as the place of choice for people to live, work and play. Find out more about how we set out to achieve that through our people, initiatives, projects and governance.

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Phone: 07 306 0500

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