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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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Election recount results following draw
Results from the judicial recount for the Galatea-Murupara Ward of the Whakatāne District Council were released today following a tie of votes at the triennial election.
Local Wild Food Challenge to align with Matariki celebrations
An opportunity to align with a national movement, Feast Matariki, will see Whakatāne’s Local Wild Food Challenge moved to July 2020.
Road users set to benefit from sharrow initiative
Whakatāne District road users will notice new road markings on several streets in the area during the coming months. As part of the Active Whakatāne initiative, Whakatāne District Council will be applying 'sharrows' to urban streets with low traffic volumes to encourage shared use on our roads.
Murupara Aquatic Centre opens for summer
The Murupara Aquatic Centre is holding a family fun day this weekend to celebrate the opening of its 2019/20 season.
Election results finalised following draw
Results for the 2019-22 triennium Local Elections for Mayor, Council and Community Board have been finalised today following a tie in the Murupara-Galatea Ward of the Whakatāne District Council elections.
New tourism film captures Whakatāne’s people and place
A new film showcasing Whakatāne to visitors hopes to give viewers a glimpse of the true essence of the Eastern Bay of Plenty town, by featuring locals enjoying what they love about the place.
Vandals destroy Lake Aniwhenua facilities
The Lake Aniwhenua ablution block was destroyed by vandals during the weekend. Extensive damage has rendered the facilities unusable, directly prior to the high-use summer season that sees hundreds of visitors through the site.
Samoan Sevens team training in Whakatāne
The Samoan Sevens team has been welcomed to the Whakatāne District in a civic ceremony today, ahead of their week-long training camp here in Whakatāne.
Whakatāne District Local Body Election Results 2019
Preliminary results are in for the Whakatāne District Local Body Elections 2019. Results are preliminary at this point, as votes received after midday on Friday, 11 October 2019 are yet to be counted, along with special votes. Final results will be available on Thursday, 17 October 2019.
Summer looks brighter after funding announcements
The Whakatāne community will benefit from two funding announcements made last week that will see a boost to responsible camping services and new community barbeque installed in time for summer.
Engagement to guide safe swimming facility remediation options
Remediation options for the safe swimming facility at Wairaka Centennial Park will be reviewed in consultation with key community groups and representatives, following recommendations adopted by Council at its 18 September 2019 meeting.
Earthquake-strengthening work planned for Whakatāne War Memorial Hall
Whakatāne District Council will start earthquake-strengthening work on the Whakatāne War Memorial Hall this week. The hall will remain open to the public during the work, though some areas will be inaccessible at times.
Save the date for wild food event of the year
Plant your garden, scope out your hunter-gatherer neighbour and pickle your winter bounty because the date is set for next year’s ever-popular Ōhope Local Wild Food Challenge.
Public support needed to clean up recycling
Whakatāne District Council is asking its communities for help in avoiding contaminated recycling. While the community has adapted well to the change in plastics collected, significant levels of contamination are still being recorded in kerbside recycling around the Whakatāne District.
Public perception survey yields positive responses
Council undertakes the survey every year to gauge how residents perceive its key services, facilities, elected representatives and staff. The survey for 2018/19 has the highest average levels of satisfaction and the lowest average levels of dissatisfaction since 2013/14.
Agreement signals exciting new journey for partners
A transformational partnership between the Rangitāiki Lot 28B No 22 Block Ahu Whenua Trust, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited and Whakatāne District Council has been confirmed following the signing of a Heads of Agreement between the parties on Monday (26 August 2019).
Maori Trust Harbour's Big Hope for Future Whakatane
A transformational partnership between the Rangitāiki Lot 28B No 22 Trust, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited and Whakatāne District Council has, this week, signaled its commitment to work in unity to explore this opportunity at the Trust-owned site on Keepa Road adjacent to the Whakatāne bridge.
Whakatāne local up for Tidy Kiwi award
Waste Zero Whakatāne and Pride Whakatāne are excited to announce local business owner, resident and Tidy Kiwi Kenny McCracken is one of three national finalists for the 2019 ‘Tidy Kiwi’ award.
Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway section closed for Police operation
A section of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway, on Kōhī Point Scenic Reserve will be closed to the public from 6 am - 6 pm on Tuesday, 27 August 2019, to enable a Police operation with dogs to be carried out.
Ōhope toilets up for 2019 best loo award
Toilets aren’t usually considered beautiful but one Eastern Bay facility is proving the exception to the rule.
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