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Wharfside upgrade underway
Exciting changes are underway at Port Ōhope as the Wharfside upgrade project officially kicked off on Tuesday, 8 October. Ngāti Hokopu led a karakia to mark the start of outdoor landscaping and decking work.
Funding cuts to impact key roading projects
Whakatāne District Council’s ability to deliver on local roading projects has been severely hampered following a decision by Central Government to significantly reduce external funding. This decision will impact the delivery of key improvements and planning activities outlined in the 2024-2027 Long Term Plan.
Council adopts new Road Naming and Addressing Policy
Whakatāne District Council has officially adopted its new Road Naming and Addressing Policy following a public consultation process.
Thornton and West Bank roads to close for improvement works - UPDATE
Following the media release issued Friday, 4 October 2024, ‘Thornton and West Bank roads to close for improvement works’ the planned programme of works has been revised.
Help design Whakatāne District Council’s mobile community service
Whakatāne District Council is inviting residents to help shape a new service aimed at improving access to Council services for those living in outlying communities.
Funding available for Whakatāne District projects
Applications are now open for two key funding opportunities designed to support local community initiatives and water-related projects in the Whakatāne District.
Planning an event this summer? Don’t forget your liquor licence
As the summer season approaches, event organisers looking to sell or supply alcohol are reminded to submit their special licence applications early – at least 20 working days before their event.
Flourishing local tree population at centre of new strategy
Proactive planning, planting, and management is essential to achieving Whakatāne District Council’s twenty-year strategy to enhance and protect the district’s urban tree population. To support this, Elected Members have adopted the Whakatāne District Tree Strategy – Ngā Taonga a Tāne (the Strategy).
Bigger and better Ride the Runway returns
Back by popular demand, the highly anticipated Ride The Runway event returns to Whakatāne Airport on Saturday, 5 October, and this year’s event looks to more than double the number of those who took part in the inaugural ride.
Home compost scheme returns
Whakatāne District Council’s incredibly popular subsidised home composting scheme is back for a limited time.
Increased parking fees due to central government roll out
The government has announced a significant initiative to improve the use of mobility parking spaces and update parking fines, impacting councils nationwide, including Whakatāne District Council.
Edgecumbe community receives upgraded trail
Work has begun on upgrading the Rangitāiki River Walkway, marking the first phase of a project that will eventually connect Edgecumbe with Thornton.
The upgrade, along with the extension through to Thornton, has been a long-held aspiration for the Edgecumbe community. This trail is part of a broader vision to create walking and cycling loops across the
Creative enterprise sought to transform ‘Wallys’ building
Whakatāne District Council is excited to announce Registrations of Interest are now open for lease of the property at 266 The Strand, known locally as the ‘Wally Sutherland’ building.
Clean Up Week 2024
Keep New Zealand Beautiful is once again asking Kiwis to ‘do the right thing' and come together to make a collective difference by getting involved in this year’s Clean Up Week.
Murupara celebrates te reo Māori
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa and Whakatāne District Council, supported by Aotearoa Reorua, will work in partnership to establish Murupara as the next official reorua/bilingual township in New Zealand.
Revved Up returns
Building on the success of last year’s motorcycle awareness month event, Eastern Bay Road Safety Programme and Underwood and Wilkins Motorcycles have joined forces again to deliver the Revved Up 2024 event.
Local creatives sought for Cabinet Art project
Whakatāne District Council has teamed up once again with Chorus to bring works of art to a neighbourhood near you.
Changes ahead for Whakatāne District Council meeting processes
Whakatāne District Council is set to implement changes to its meeting processes to align with recommendations from the Chief Ombudsman's recent report on best practice for council workshops.
Explore your whakapapa this Family History Month
Explore your whakapapa this Family History Month Have you ever wondered what tales and mysteries are hidden within your family tree? Anyone with the curiosity to discover the narrative of their whānau may be able to do just that with the support of Te Whare Taonga o Taketake - Whakatāne Museum Collections & Research.
Council votes to retain Māori Wards
Whakatāne District Council was unanimous in its decision at today’s (15 August) Ordinary Council meeting to retain Māori Wards for the 2025 triennial elections.
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