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Relationships and place explored in new triple-exhibition
The finishing touches have been perfected and the corridors transformed for a new triple-gallery exhibition, opening this weekend at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi.
Artists sought to commission Whakatāne CBD mural
With the dust now settled on our crown after coming out on top at the recent Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards, attention has now turned to the prize at hand.
Council gets behind Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches
School lunch providers can concentrate on what they do best, feeding tamariki, with Whakatāne District Council taking care of the admin.
Council’s Environmental Health Team has been working alongside tangata whenua to support them in getting their Food Control Plan verifications so they can participate in the Government’s Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches Programme.
Team Leader Environmental Health Nancy Elliott said getting verified to provide lunches in kura can be daunting for food providers new to the verification process.
Purchase of green corridor a natural fit for Council
Whakatāne District Council has purchased a piece of land on Appenzell Drive to ensure public access to the nearby Waiewe Street Reserve is secured.
The 7,500m2 property is a connecting corridor which runs along the Waiewe Stream linking Appenzell Drive through to the Waiewe Street reserve.
Calling all game changers - Time is running out to trial for the team
All those ideas and don’t know what to do with them? Time is running out to throw your hat in the ring for the 2022 Whakatāne District Elections.
Nominations for a seat at the table are currently open and close 12noon sharp this Friday, 12th August.
Youth awards bring new focus after two-year absence
The stand-out achievements of Whakatāne rangatahi will be celebrated in October at the inaugural 2022 Whakatāne Mayoral Youth Community Awards.
Minister Nash cuts ribbon to mark completion of remediation works
The Hon Minister Stuart Nash today joined Mayor Judy Turner, Councillors, Ngāti Awa leaders, and dignitaries, in celebrating the completion of the Whakatāne Town Wharf Remediation Project.
Council commissions tree assessment programme to protect people and property
Homeowners along the Ōhope Escarpment (cliff face) are now better informed about the risks they may be exposed to following the completion of a tree assessment programme commissioned by Whakatāne District Council.
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.
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