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Our main offices will be closed Easter Weekend. Most Council services will either have reduced opening hours or be closed entirely. Areas where rubbish and recycling are normally collected on Fridays will instead have collections on Saturday, 19 April. See the full list of services' opening hours »
Tropical Cyclone Tam - Weather Warning
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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Dogs still part of your bubble at Level 3
Continued complaints to Whakatāne District Council have prompted a reminder for owners to keep dogs on leads at all times, even as we enter Alert Level 3 next week.
Council takes stepped approach for recovery plan
Whakatāne District Council has developed a plan to help the District withstand and recover from both COVID-19 and the earlier Whakaari/ White Island eruption impacts.
Council agile, active and online
The 'new normal' for Council business is sinking in with the first ever audio-visual link Extraordinary Council meeting having now taken place online, and virtual meetings.
Stunning local artist exhibitions planned for 2020
The Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi exhibitions team is using lockdown time to work on the strong local line-up of women who will be exhibiting in Whakatāne in the second half of this year.
Whakatāne Library offers a digital world for readers
Whakatāne Library staff have been busy during the lockdown, rolling out a new opportunity for all library members to access free audiobooks. Collections and Content Coordinator Christine Whalley says it's important for library members to know they can still access some of the same services - just in different ways.
COVID-19 Response - Whakatāne District road closure update
Local police are urging people to follow instructions to stay home to ensure the lockdown period achieves its goal. In partnership with Whakatāne District Council and local iwi, several public roads have been closed as traffic volumes and people converging continue to increase.
This Easter - Stay home and save lives
Our District is a destination for many, so we're fortunate to be here. Enjoy your local area. We're a District that likes to swim, boat, hunt and mountain bike - but we need to avoid these activities for a short period - keep it simple. Please stick to your neighbourhood. Don't drive anywhere unless it's for essential supplies - and only one person should be going.
Plan change decisions supported for Awatarariki fanhead in Matatā
Independent commissioners have released their decision supporting two proposed plan changes aimed at avoiding loss of life on the Awatarariki fanhead in Matatā from a future debris flow event.
Do your part to prevent street flooding
As autumn descends, Whakatāne residents are urged to rake up leaves on their properties, and clear leaves and debris from nearby stormwater grates to avoid possible damage from surface flooding.
Iwi and Council successfully attract funding for major Whakatāne Regeneration projects
Minister Shane Jones announced today that a contribution of more than $36 million will be made towards three significant projects with wide-reaching benefits for the Whakatāne District.
West End Road car parking and layout improvements
Whakatāne District Council is making a number of changes to car parking along West End Road to improve the safety and usability of the area.
Whakatāne District Mayor acknowledges support for Eastern Bay
Whakatāne District Mayor Judy Turner is joining with her Eastern Bay colleagues in Kawerau and Ōpōtiki to congratulate them on the significant funding investments announced last week by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.
Don’t treat us like rubbish!
The Whakatāne District Council is reminding people of the six things that can be recycled in yellow-lid bins ahead of an audit of the town's recycling practices.
Whakatāne District communities celebrate Parks Week
Whakatāne District residents and visitors are in for a treat with the multitude of events planned during the upcoming Parks Week 2020.
Tangible results for climate change initiatives in Whakatāne District
Whakatāne District Council is forging ahead after a set of seven Climate Change Principles were adopted last year following a community engagement programme.
District Plan changes proposed
Whakatāne District Council is proposing making at least 20 separate changes to its Operative District Plan. The changes will incorporate assessment criteria for some activities in the District Plan where they are currently missing.
Local tourism industry works to mitigate economic impact following Whakaari eruption.
Mitigating the ongoing economic impact for retailers and supporting Whakatāne's local tourism sector is at the forefront of Whakatāne District tourism activities.
Winners of 2020 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - 3D announced
Sorawit Songsataya has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Molly Morpeth Canaday Trust Major Award of $10,000. Wellington artist Songsataya’s work Morning Dew was a clear winner from the field of 55 other finalists.
Dob in the dumpers
Dealing with fly tippers and people who don’t clean up their dog’s poop is a filthy and frustrating problem, according to Whakatāne District Council regulatory staff who are often left to tidy up the mess.
Sewage overflow triggers temporary health warning (Lifted)
A sewage overflow in the vicinity of Seaview Road has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream, which flows into the Whakatāne River at Quay Street.
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