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Tropical Cyclone Tam is expected to bring significant wind and rainfall to our region from midday Thursday (17 April) to midnight Friday (18 April).
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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”.
No fee rise plus great prizes for dogs registered on time
Dog owners will pay no more to register their dogs this year and all dogs registered by 1 August will be in the draw to win a lifetime registration with Whakatāne District Council.
Cracking down on CBD ram-raids
To better understand how to protect the Whakatāne CBD from ram-raids and similar crime, Whakatāne District Council has commissioned a report on current and possible future crime threats to the area.
The Security and Risk Assessment Report was presented to councilors at the Risk and Assurance Committee on Monday (30 May).
Temporary solution to fast-food traffic
Fast-food traffic congestion in Whakatāne is expected to ease up with traffic now able to use the road shoulder to head straight into the McDonald’s carpark.
Council adopts new Gambling Venues Policy
An amended Gambling Venues Policy for the Whakatāne District has now been adopted, following the consideration of public feedback by Whakatāne District Council.
Kickstart offered to reduce business waste
Businesses with great ideas for reducing waste are being offered a monetary kickstart to get their initiative off the ground.
Don't get a fright on Sunday night - Emergency Mobile Alert test
This Sunday, 22 May 2022 there will be a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) at some time between 6 and 7pm.
Final days for feedback on dog control
There's just under two weeks left for people to have their say on dog control in our communities.
Greenways proposed for Whakatāne neighbourhoods
We're proposing to create two greenways, also known as "quiet streets", in the Pouwhare and Hikurangi Streets, and Salonika and Crete Street Neighbourhoods. This will see measures to lower speeds, improve crossing safety, and encourage more active transport.
Celebrate with us as Te Kōputu turns 10
It’s time to come out and play at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi / Whakatāne Library & Exhibition Centre as we celebrate our tenth birthday.library@whakatane.govt.nz
Pou Whakaaro purchases Te Tahi Street land
Pou Whakaaro now owns the land it stands on after purchasing the land at 40 Te Tahi Street from Whakatāne District Council.
Community input sought in dog control review
Now’s the time for people to have their say on dog control in our communities and whether the balance is right between protecting public safety and allowing owners and their dogs the freedom to play their part in community life.
Whakatāne Libraries and Galleries welcomes three new exhibitions
While the ever-popular Molly Morpeth Canaday Award exhibition leaves big shoes to fill, the art galleries team at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi have been working tirelessly on a triple-gallery opening this ANZAC weekend.
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