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
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The Whakatāne District Council (the Council) is reviewing five Council Bylaws and proposing to create a new Stock Movement Bylaw and wants to hear your feedback.
Warmer days, smoother ways. Planned seasonal road works 2025/2026.
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
Due to recent heavy rainfall, the Rūātoki Water Treatment Plant’s ultraviolet (UV) treatment system is currently unable to operate effectively. As a result, a Boil Water Notice is now in effect for all residents of Rūātoki. Read more about the boil water notice »
We're reviewing six key bylaws that help guide how we use wāhi tūmatanui/public spaces, care for our kararehe/animals, enjoy our tātahi/beaches, protect stock, whakahaumauru huarahi/road safety, and manage waipiro/alcohol in public areas.
Whether you're a dog owner, beach visitor, boatie, or simply someone who cares about the future of our district - now is the time to have your say.
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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