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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.
ANZAC Day District Memorial Service Update
The Whakatāne District ANZAC Day commemoration will be held at the Whakatāne War Memorial Hall, Short Street, Whakatāne starting at 10am, Monday, 25 April 2022.
Creative Communities Scheme opens for applications
A great opportunity for creative projects in our communities to get much needed funding is available through the Creative Communities Whakatāne Scheme, now open for applications.
Council reminds leaseholders of COVID-19 rent relief
Whakatāne District Council is reminding its leaseholders and tenants who were affected by the 2021 COVID-19 lockdown of the rent relief options still available to them.
Council expands online bookings for community venues
Online booking will be available for all Whakatāne District Council community halls from 1 May 2022.
Molly Morpeth award poetry in motion for winning artist
Arguably the most popular Molly Morpeth Canaday Award, the results are in for this year’s People Choice award.
Free training offered for school pool operators
A chance for school pool operators to gain a day’s free training on best practice in pool water quality compliance and monitoring is being offered by Whakatāne District Council next month.
Council seeks feedback on accessible parking rules
Whakatāne District Council is proposing a change to its District Plan to ensure that accessible car parking is provided by developers in future developments.
Council votes time is right to remove vaccine pass requirement for facilities
From Tuesday, 5 April, vaccine passes will not be required to enter Whakatāne District Council public facilities.
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.
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