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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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Earlybird dog registration rewarded
This prize giveaway is our way of thanking responsible people who take the time to register their dogs. It was made possible by the generous sponsorship and partnership with Nestle Purina PetCare, which kindly donated a large amount of high-quality dog food. Jessie McDonald-Northcote is the lucky winner of a kennel and run worth $850.
Civic Centre to undergo seismic strengthening
Plans to carry out seismic strengthening and upgrades of the Whakatāne District Council Civic Centre building are progressing.
New exhibition honours Eastern Bay sites
Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi is proud to present Traverse, a new exhibition by illustrator Ross Murray. It comprises a collection of giclée prints that feature a range of celebrated scenic locations, including new works honouring Eastern Bay of Plenty sites.
Diverse stories to be shared at PechaKucha this weekend
PechaKucha is a quick-fire storytelling format that loosely translates to ‘chit-chat’ in Japanese. Each presenter will show 20 slides for 20 seconds each, giving a six-minute, 40-second insight into a topic of their choice.
External funding being supported for planned Skate Park extension
Whakatāne District Council, in partnership with Sport BOP, has supported applications to external funding agencies for the planned Whakatāne Skate Park extension following a recommendation from its Projects and Services Committee.
Notice of election, nomination of candidates and enrolment arrangements for the 2019 Local Authority Elections
The following elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday 12 October 2019
Awatarariki 'managed retreat' funding confirmed
Joint funding has been confirmed for a property acquisition package which aims to end the long and difficult process of addressing the debris flow risk to residents and property owners on the Awatarariki fanhead in Matatā.
Whakatāne District Council Annual Plan 2019/20 adopted
Whakatāne District Council has adopted its Annual Plan for 2019/20, and resolved its rates charges for the coming year.
Register your dog early and be in to win
Everyone who registers their dog before August 1, 2019 will receive a half-price early-bird discount. They will also receive automatic entry into a draw to win some fantastic prizes including a kennel and run worth $850.
Plenty mag marks birthday with exhibition - in gallery where it all began
After 840 pages and nearly 250,000 words, the magazine that wasn't supposed to last six months is celebrating its fourth birthday with an exhibition and series of events at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi – Whakatāne Library & Exhibition Centre.
Partnership progresses funding application
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited and the Whakatāne District Council are jointly seeking funding from Central Government to accelerate economic development opportunities in the Whakatāne District.
Aquatic Centre to close for annual maintenance
The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre will be closed to the public from 6 pm on Saturday, 6 July until 6 am on Monday, 15 July while its annual maintenance programme is undertaken.
Dads and Lads mountain bike camp well-received
A Dads and Lads mountain biking camp held earlier this month was well received, with nine people attending. The initiative was organised by Whakatāne Bluelight and funded by the Eastern Bay Road Safety Programme.
Free fruit trees on offer for community groups
Fresh fruit could soon be on offer at a club, school or community centre near you, thanks to Pride Whakatāne.
Home composting scheme a success
A home compost subsidy scheme run recently by Whakatane District Council saw unprecedented demand for composting solutions.
Annual Plan recommended for adoption
Whakatāne District Council’s 2019/20 draft Annual Plan deliberations process continues to progress following a key Council meeting on 5 June. Council agreed to proceed with the key changes set out in the Annual Plan Consultation Document, with minor amendments considered at the second of two deliberations meetings.
Part of Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway closed for controlled deer shooting 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, 11 June, to allow a Department of Conservation contractor to carry out a controlled deer-shooting operation.
Plastic recycling changes begin this week
Whakatāne District Council is reminding residents that, from this weekend, only grades 1 and 2 plastics should be placed in yellow-top recycling bins and all other plastic grades should be placed in general refuse bins.
Annual Community Survey to begin
Undertaken by the National Research Bureau, the Communitrak survey poses a series of questions about Council services and facilities to a random selection of 300 residents.
Deliberations underway on Annual Plan submissions
The first of two deliberations meetings on submissions to the Whakatāne District Council’s 2019/20 draft Annual Plan has been completed, with provisional agreement reached on proceeding with the eight key changes set out in the Annual Plan Consultation Document.
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