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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.
Thornton Road to re-open ahead of schedule
Road renewal works on the main western entrance to Whakatāne District are nearing completion, and Thornton Road will open to all motorists from this Sunday morning (10 November) - over a month ahead of schedule.
Whakatāne District Council seeks community input on draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
Whakatāne District Council is calling on the community to provide feedback on its draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy.
Parade to honour medallists
The Whakatāne District is gearing up to celebrate its local Olympic heroes with a special parade in honour of Dame Lisa Carrington, Hayden Wilde, and Stacey Waaka.
Northern section of West Bank Road closed from Monday
As part of ongoing road improvements across the Rangitāiki Plains, motorists are reminded the northern section of West Bank Road, between Thornton Road and Greig Road, will close this Monday, November 4, 2024.
Strategic land purchase paves way for Matatā Wastewater Project
Whakatāne District Council has taken a significant step toward addressing long-standing environmental and public health challenges in Matatā by securing a key piece of land for a centralised wastewater system.
Road closure speeds up Thornton Road progress
A major road closure on Thornton Road has allowed Whakatāne District Council to refine the expected timeframes for improvement works underway on the district’s main western entrance.
Community feedback drives changes to local bylaws
Whakatāne District Council has officially adopted its new Freedom Camping Bylaw, along with key amendments to the Public Places Bylaw, following a thorough public consultation process.
Our Places – Eastern Bay Spatial Plan: Planning for tomorrow starts today
A proposal for how to address growth and guide the future of the Eastern Bay of Plenty sub-region is now out for community feedback.
Council to launch event space for hire
Whakatāne District Council will soon launch a new service that will enable areas within the main Council building to be available for hire.
Free open day to showcase Whakatāne Holiday Park enhancements
Locals and visitors to Whakatāne District are warmly invited to a free community open day at the new-look, ‘Riverside Whakatāne Holiday Park’.
Council services availability - Labour Day
Our main office will be closed Monday, 28 October 2024 in observance of Labour Day. Most Council services will either have reduced opening hours or be closed entirely.
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