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Domestic tourism key driver for economic growth in the Whakatāne District
Domestic tourism is one of the key contributors to the Whakatāne District being one of the fastest growing local economies in New Zealand, according to Infometrics’ quarterly monitor released last week.
Final opportunity to tell Whakatāne District Council what you think
The Whakatāne District Council Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021-31 public consultation closes at 5pm this Sunday, 23 May, and Mayor Judy Turner strongly encourages ratepayers and residents to provide feedback while it is still open.
Māori wards decision
Today the Whakatāne District Council voted unanimously to establish Māori wards for the next two local body electoral cycles.
Toi EDA encouraged by Whakatāne Mill discussions
The announcement today by the Whakatāne Board Mill owners, SIG, that they are in negotiations with Smurfit and their partners to acquire the Mill has been welcomed by Toi EDA.
Māori wards decision to be made at May meeting
Whakatāne District Council elected members will decide on whether or not to establish Māori Wards at an Extraordinary Council meeting on 20 May 2021.
Community feedback sought for future of Whakatāne District
Should we cut some services to lower costs, or deliver more knowing costs will increase? Or have we got the balance about right?
Dual exhibition opening coming up at Te Kōputu
April is one of the busiest times of the year for Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi exhibitions staff, as the 'all galleries' Molly Morpeth Canaday Award comes to a close and the new season's exhibition calendar begins.
Council's climate change actions making an impact
Whakatāne District Council’s climate change project continues to make progress against the strategy and action plans, which were adopted last year and build on the climate change principles adopted in 2019.
Local events industry forges ahead despite COVID-19 setbacks
Whakatāne District Council Tourism Events Coordinator Kim Fort says the events sector remains positive about the future, despite losing two major events this year.
Awatarariki plan changes become operative
Whakatāne District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council plan changes to address the unacceptably high debris flow loss-of-life risk on the Awatarariki Fanhead in Matatā will come into effect later this month.
Long Term Plan for Whakatāne District takes shape
The Whakatāne District Council Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021-31 will go out for public consultation at the end of April, and the key issues and questions are on the Council meeting agenda scheduled this week.
Ōpihi development consent granted
Independent Commissioners have today released their decision to grant the subdivision and landuse consents sought by developers MMS GP Limited, enabling them to proceed with a staged residential development at 77 Bunyan Road.
Whakatāne Tourism launches cheeky sunniest place in the world campaign
As the rest of New Zealand starts getting their firewood in for winter, Whakatāne is planning to gloat about how its warm summer sun just keeps on giving.
First set of climate change reporting celebrated
The first round of Whakatāne District Council’s climate change project reporting was well-received at the Organisational Performance Committee meeting held last week.
Whakatāne District Council Annual Report 2019/20 adopted
Whakatāne District Council has adopted its audited Annual Report for the 2019/20 financial year at an extraordinary Council meeting held on 18 February 2021.
Rangatahi Māori encouraged to apply for mentor programme
Whakatāne District Mayor, Judy Turner, is looking for two rangatahi Māori to take part in the Tuia mentoring programme this year. The national programme, now in its tenth year, connects mayors with Māori youth. The one-to-one mentoring model is designed to develop leadership skills, enhance contributions to local communities and recognise, accept and celebrate diversity.
Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre temporarily closed
Due to a vehicle crash near the Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre building, the facilities will be closed for the remainder of today (Tuesday 26, January).
Whakatāne River - swimming near the boat ramp and wharf
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Whakatāne District Council are concerned about reports of a recent near miss between a boat and a swimmer at the Whakatāne boat ramp. Swimming near the Whakatāne boat ramp and wharf is not safe and should be avoided.
Toy library now more accessible
Whakatāne Community Toy Library has joined forces with Whakatāne Libraries to increase the accessibility of toys for more local families and children.
Innovating Streets workshop creates positive outcomes
A community workshop to gather feedback about temporary activations and installations in Kākahoroa Drive and the Whakatāne CBD will inform the next phase of the Innovating Streets project.
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