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Upcoming night works - Commerce Street
Night works will be underway along Commerce Street from 6pm this evening, finishing up at 6am Friday (weather dependant).
Celebrating artistic excellence: Molly Morpeth Canaday Award 2025
The Molly Morpeth Canaday Award 2025 has once again shone a spotlight on the incredible talent within the contemporary art scene of Aotearoa.
Drive smart near schools, choose a safe drop-off spot
As students head back to school over the next week, roads will be busier with more traffic and distractions. With more activity on the roads, the risk to both drivers and children increases, making road safety even more important.
Hinemoa Street stormwater pump station upgrade progressing well
The Whakatāne District Council is continuing its efforts to improve stormwater infrastructure in the Hinemoa Street area with a significant pump station upgrade well underway.
Council services availability - Waitangi Day 2025
Our main office will be closed Thursday, 6 February 2025 in observance of Waitangi Day. Most Council services will either have reduced opening hours or be closed entirely.
Council services availability - Auckland Anniversary 2025
Whakatāne District Council's main office will be closed Monday, 27 January 2025 in observance of Auckland Anniversary. Most Council services will either have reduced opening hours or be closed entirely.
Council launches tree harvest on Valley Road
Whakatāne District Council will begin harvesting pine trees at two Council-owned sites on Valley Road from next week.
Draft budget options for 2025/26 presented to Mayor and Councillors
Whakatāne District Council has identified potential budget savings for next year’s Annual Plan, thanks to cost-saving measures and a slight easing of interest rates and inflation pressures. At today’s Extraordinary Council Meeting, Elected Members provided guidance on how these savings could shape the draft 2025/26 budget.
Council Chief Executive Steven Perdia emphasised the financial challenges the Council is facing.
Changes to rubbish and recycling collection days over the holidays
With Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on a Wednesday this year, there will be changes to kerbside rubbish, recycling, and green waste collections for some residents.
Whakatāne District Council explores future of water services
As councils across New Zealand deliberate on the future delivery of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater, the Whakatāne District Council has taken the next step towards ensuring sustainable and efficient water services for the community.
At today’s (12 December) Council meeting, elected members considered options to protect and provide the community’s water services under the Government’s new ‘Local Water Done Well’ (LWDW) legislative requirements.
Making room to grow: Hearings mark another step for Plan Change 8
The future of the district’s housing stock was back in the spotlight this week with public hearings held for those wishing to voice their feedback on Plan Change 8 (Huna Road).
Council services availability end-of-year 2024
Whakatāne District Council's main office will be closed from midday Tuesday, 24 December 2024 and will re-open Monday, 6 January 2025. Most Council services will either have reduced opening hours or be closed entirely during this period.
Illegal tree removal leads to significant prosecution for Ōhope Golf Club
The Ōhope International Golf Club (the Club) has been sentenced for unlawfully removing over 500 native trees, including mature pōhutukawa, from a protected coastal dune area.
Trident High School student wins Council scholarship to visit Kamagaya
Whakatāne District Council is delighted to announce that Keryn Sleep, a Year 12 student at Trident High School, has been awarded the Council’s prestigious Global Cities Student Scholarship.
Whakatāne District Youth Council applications open now
Applications are now open for the Whakatāne District Youth Council / Kaunihera Taiohi.
Safety First. Check your pool fencing before summer fun begins
With summer just around the corner, many families are gearing up to set up pools to beat the heat.
Summer tourism to provide boost for local businesses
The Whakatāne District Tourism and Events team hopes a significant amount of work to encourage visitors for the summer and autumn seasons will result in a much-needed boost for local businesses, following a challenging year.
Night works to commence in Whakatāne CBD
The next stage of road improvement works in the Whakatāne central business district (CBD) are set to begin shortly as part of Whakatāne District Council’s annual road maintenance programme.
Road maintenance underway in CBD
The public is advised to expect some disruption within the central business district over the coming weeks with significant road maintenance and improvement works underway on several main streets.
Annual over-80s celebration returns
Whakatāne District residents over the age of 80 are encouraged to circle Tuesday, 3 December in their calendar for the annual festive morning tea.
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