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Tourism continues to drive GDP growth for Whakatāne District
The latest MarketView data report shows Whakatāne District continues to outperform other Bay of Plenty centres in visitor spending.
40 years dedicated to serving communities
For 40 years Jeff Farrell has been dedicated to supporting the Whakatāne District through natural disasters, and now that hard work has been recognised with an award for Outstanding Contribution to Local Government.
Twenty-three more reasons to cycle in Whakatāne
Whakatāne now has 23 more reasons to ditch the car and cycle instead.
Pre-election report sets the scene for voters and candidates
Things are heating up ahead of the upcoming Whakatāne District Elections, with the Pre-Election Report now hot off the press.
Chief Executive Steph O’Sullivan says the report sets the scene for voters and candidates by offering a snapshot of where Council is today.
Senseless vandalism ruins community reserves
A spate of recent vandalism targeting community reserves and established gardens has local residents and Council staff shaking their heads.
On the fence? Let the Candidate Information Hui help you decide
Can’t decide whether or not to stand at this year’s Whakatāne District elections? The upcoming Candidate Information Hui are here to help give you the gentle push you need.
As part of the Be a Gamechanger / Auahatia ngā rā e tatū iho nei’ campaign, Whakatāne District Council is hosting two candidate information sessions this week where gamechangers keen to stand for Council, Mayor or Community Boards, can pick the brains of Council staff.
More rain calls for caution near cliffs and steep slopes
Whakatāne District Council is reminding people who live or work near cliffs and steep slopes (escarpments) of the need to take a precautionary approach to landslide risks.
A cuppa tea and a good book - Whakatāne Library takes a break
After a tumultuous 18-months, Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi / Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre is switching off the lights for a one-week period, but will be back and better than ever after hitting the reset button.
E tū - Stand up and shake up the game this election
Whakatāne District Council today launches its ‘Be a Gamechanger / Auahatia ngā rā e tatū iho nei’ campaign.
The campaign calls on people from all walks of life to ‘Be a Gamechanger’; by standing for Council and local Community Boards in the upcoming Whakatāne District elections, whilst also encouraging residents and ratepayers to contribute to change by voting.
Last chance to register your dog to be in to win
Time’s running out for dog owners in Whakatāne to pay this year’s registration fees on time – get your green tag and to be in to win some great prizes.
New policy prioritises sealing of gravel roads
Whakatāne District Council has adopted a policy which will see high-use gravel roads progressively sealed over time.
Council building earthquake-strengthening progresses and contract awarded
Work to improve and strengthen Whakatāne District Council’s main office building is progressing well.
Last week (2 July), Council’s Projects and Services Committee met to discuss the next phase of the project, with the contract for the construction awarded to Alaska Ltd.
Major upgrade for Braemar
Work has started on a major upgrade of the Braemar Water Treatment Plant to ensure the water it produces remains safe to drink.
Council commits to its 6.93% rates promise
Whakatāne District Council has adopted its Annual Plan, Te Mahere ā-tau 2022/23 and committed to keeping its rates promise.
Whakatane Boat Wash now open
To celebrate the opening of the new boat wash, we're offering free use for the month of July
The stars align for Matariki celebrations
In Te Ao Māori, the appearance of Matariki in the morning sky in mid-winter marks the Māori New Year, or Te Mātahi o te Tau. To celebrate and honour Matariki, Whakatāne District Council will be hosting a suite of events over a two-week period, commencing Monday 20th June 2022.
Annual Report 2020/21 adopted
Whakatāne District Council has adopted its audited Annual Report for the 2020/21 financial year at a Council meeting held Wednesday 8 June.
The Annual Report is an opportunity for Council to report on the progress of the 2018-28 Long Term Plan.
Mayor Judy Turner says the Annual Reporting process is an opportunity for Council to reflect on what has been achieved and promotes accountability to the community about the decisions being made around the Council table.
Important change to your rates collection
Whakatāne ratepayers will notice a change to their rates collection from July when, for the first time since 1989, both Whakatāne District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council will send separate rates invoices.
Heavy rain calls for caution near cliffs and steep slopes
Whakatāne District Council is reminding people who live or work near cliffs and steep slopes (escarpments) of the need to take a precautionary approach to landslide risks.
Building Whakatāne with Waste
More waste from building sites will be repurposed and saved from landfill through Whakatāne District Council and Community Resources Whakatāne’s (CReW) joint project “Building Whakatāne with Waste”.
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