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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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Community encouraged to support Oxfam Trailwalker in volunteer roles
Oxfam Trailwalker is calling for volunteers to assist in a number of roles during the 50 or 100 kilometre walking challenge taking place next month for the final time in Whakatāne.
A number of volunteer roles are available, from road marshals, to trail clearing and finish line support. Oxfam Trailwalker Volunteer Coordinator Olga Darkadaki says volunteering offers a rewarding way to get involved.
Conserve water now to avoid hose and sprinkler bans later
Water restriction status signs are being erected at key locations in Whakatāne and Ōhope to highlight the need to conserve water until the current period of dry weather ends.
2020 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - 3D opens
One of New Zealand's longest running and most vibrant national contemporary art awards will open to the public at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi, Sunday 16 February 2020.
Waimana Domain upgrade a team effort
The Waimana Domain has been given a significant upgrade thanks to the efforts of a team of agencies, trusts and individuals. And further on-site enhancements are planned.
Parks, playgrounds, reserves and camping spots get summer makeover
Whakatāne District Council contractors and staff have been busy making the most of the settled weather to plan for an upgrade many of the District’s best places to exercise, relax and play.
Hot, dry weather affecting Whakatāne and Ōhope water supply
Whakatāne District Council is considering the use of water restriction status signs to highlight the need to conserve water as the District experiences a run of hot and dry weather.
Leaks easier to detect after water meter installation
Water meters will be installed at all properties within the Tāneatua and Waimana water scheme boundary that do not currently have a water meter.
Pohutukawa trees to be felled for safety
Three mature Pohutukawa trees on the cliff behind the Liberty Centre on Wairaka Road are to be removed next week for safety reasons.
Red carpets rolled out at crossings
Two pedestrian access points on Landing Road have had ‘red carpet’ crossings installed this week, including the section outside Gull Service Station.
Whakatāne Commercial Wharf assessment planned
Whakatāne District Council has engaged Beca Consultants to undertake a condition assessment on the underside of the Whakatāne Commercial Wharf next week.
Summer library programme jam-packed with events
Local residents and visitors alike will be treated to an assortment of summer events at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library & Exhibition Centre during the next couple of months.
Whakatāne Museum and Arts events promise to inspire
Following a successful hue painting workshop hosted by local artist Tina Tangiweto, the Whakatāne Museum and Arts exhibitions team is thrilled to announce an additional two events in the coming weeks.
Ngāti Awa rāhui on Whakatāne river
Ngāti Awa tōhunga (spiritual leaders) and kaumātua have placed a rāhui (temporary ritual prohibition) over the Whakatāne river as a result of a drowning near the river mouth this afternoon.
A Message from the Mayor of the Whakatāne District
As difficult as this time has been for everyone, it gives me great comfort when I reflect on the strength, compassion and aroha of the people of this District.
Whakatāne ‘open for business’
Whakatāne District Council and Tourism Bay of Plenty are encouraging visitors to explore all that Whakatāne and the Bay of Plenty has to offer and support the region over the summer months.
Information about business support for Whakatāne released
More detail about the business support for affected businesses in the aftermath of the Whakaari/White Island volcanic eruption in Whakatāne has been released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
District valuation shows continued strong gains
Quotable Value’s three-yearly revaluation of the Whakatāne District shows strong gains for most sectors, with the capital value of residential property increasing by an average of 33 percent. This continues a trend from the 2016 revaluation.
We need to clean up our recycling act!
Yellow-lid recycling bins say a comprehensive "No" to polystyrene, greenwaste, food scraps, dirty paint buckets, broken glass, toys, polythene sheets, cling film and plastics not grade 1 or 2, like plastic bags...
Ngāti Awa Rāhui Update
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa advises the rāhui (temporary ritual prohibition) placed over the Ngāti Awa customary coastal marine area for fishing and gathering kaimoana (seafood) remains in place until further notice.
Please note the rāhui was lifted by Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa on Saturday, 28 December 2019.
Nominations slow for Whakatāne District Council By-election for the Galatea-Waiohau Subdivision of the Murupara Community Board
With less than one week before nominations close for the by-election for two members of the Galatea-Waiohau Subdivision of the Murupara Community Board, candidates are proving slow to put their names forward.
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