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Moe mai ra e te Rangatira - Tā Wira Gardiner
It is with great sadness that Whakatāne District Council acknowledges the passing of Tā Wira Gardiner (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Whakatōhea and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui).
Council proposes changes to fees and charges
Whakatāne District Council is proposing some price adjustments to its Fees and Charges Schedule and wants to hear from the public on those changes.
Council seeks land for new cemetery
Hillcrest Cemetery is the District’s primary cemetery and is expected to reach full capacity by 2028. Council has been investigating suitable land options, but to date has been unsuccessful. Land is needed as soon as possible in order to have an operational cemetery before this date.
COVID-19 impacting Council service levels
Whakatāne District Council is advising its communities that there will be ongoing impacts to levels of service from the current Omicron outbreak and is asking for patience and understanding.
Council votes to join Communities 4 Local Democracy
On Wednesday (2 March 2022) Whakatāne District Council held an Extraordinary meeting to consider a Notice of Motion recommending joining the Communities 4 Local Democracy group.
Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre reduces hours to safeguard services
As part of Whakatāne District Council’s COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan, Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre / Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi (Te Kōputu) will be temporarily reducing their operating hours.
Whakatāne reigns Supreme at Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards
You beauty Whakatāne!
Whakatāne reigns supreme, after coming out on top at the national Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards held at Parliament House in Wellington last night
Young leaders wanted
Whakatāne District Council is on the lookout for the next group of rangatahi who are passionate about uplifting the lives of young people in their communities and keen to bring forth the ideas they have for dealing with youth issues.
Wharfside a hit with summer holidaymakers
Ōhope’s new hotspot – Wharfside – is defying the odds in a turbulent tourism market, with visitors and locals flocking to the area over summer.
Council acts to protect services, people and health system
Whakatāne District Council has activated a plan to safeguard service delivery to its communities in the face of the anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Whakatāne set to become thriving arts District
The Whakatāne District is set to burst with colour following investment from Whakatāne District Council and a funding injection from the Creative New Zealand Local Government Art Fund.
Mayor calls for applications to rangatahi Māori mentoring programme
Mayor Judy Turner, is looking for two rangatahi Māori to take part in the Tuia mentoring programme. The national programme, now in its eleventh year, connects mayors with Māori youth.
Whakatāne welcomes coast-to-coast adventure cyclists
Whakatāne District is gearing up to welcome a stream of pedal-powered athletes as they cycle across the North Island later this month.
Council offers leaseholders Covid rent relief
Whakatāne District Council is offering rent relief to its leaseholders and tenants who were affected by the most recent Covid-19 lockdown.
District’s roads open for holidays
Whakatāne District Council has ordered a pause to road works over the festive season to make it easier for people to get around.
Behind the scenes of the Heritage Gallery this summer
The newest member of the Whakatāne Libraries and Galleries team has wasted no time launching into some overdue cleaning of the iconic amo (upright figures) at Te Kōputu. These taonga originated from Awanuiārangi, the meeting house used by Te Kooti, in 1883.
Vaccine passes required at Council facilities from Monday
From next Monday (subs 13 December) vaccine passes will be required for entry to most Council facilities.
Coffee cart owner reduces waste with reusable cups
When coffee cart owner Jenny Mays became concerned about how many disposable cups she was handing out to customers, she decided to do something about it.
Vaccine passes mandated for some Council facilities
Covid-19 vaccine passes will be required for entry to some Council facilities. The decision comes as the Whakatāne District moves to the ‘red light setting’ of the Government’s traffic light system this week.
Council launches 'Wharfside' precinct for summer fun and food
E-bikes, stand-up paddleboards, yummy food and ice-cold drinks are on the menu this summer as Whakatāne District Council activates one of our district's top waterfront locations.
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