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Ōpōtiki Artist wins People's Choice Award - 2019 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - Painting and Drawing
A new award plaque has been added to the 2019 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - Painting and Drawing (MMCA) exhibition at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi. Organisers are excited to announce that the recipient of the Law Creative People’s Choice Merit Award ($500) is the finely-rendered oil painting, Fencing Assistant, by Mark Anstis.
Kia kaha Christchurch - Kia kaha Aotearoa. 15.03.19
Our aroha and deepest sympathy go to the Muslim community and the people of Christchurch in this darkest of times. You did not deserve this. Aotearoa did not deserve this.
Cycle Trail business case to move forward
The Whakatāne District Council has supported the submission of a revised business case seeking funding for the extension of the Mōtū Trails Great Ride from Ōpōtiki to Whakatāne.
Finalisation of annual plan underway
The Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee has approved the finalisation of the draft 2019/20 annual plan budget, in preparation for a community consultation process.
Sullivan Lake dredging underway
A six-week dredging project got underway at Sullivan Lake this week, utilising specialised equipment sourced from Denmark.
Apanui Canal works begin this week
Excavation and reshaping work will begin this week along the section of stormwater channel between Pyne St and The Strand. The work involves Waiotahi contractors excavating the channel base and sides, and a general reshaping within the drainage reserve.
We're practicing our #TsunamiHīkoi
Council staff and Emergency Management Bay of Plenty (EMBOP) are organising a Tsunami Hīkoi to encourage people to prepare for evacuation to higher ground should natural signals (prolonged earthquake) occur or a tsunami alert be given.
2019/20 Annual Plan changes likely
The Whakatāne District Council's draft budget for the 2019/20 financial year will propose a number of changes from the work programme and budget previously set out for the year in the 2018-28 Long Term Plan (LTP).
Horomanga Stream bridge to close for repairs
The Horomanga Stream bridge on Troutbeck Road, Galatea, will be closed to all traffic for at least three months from mid-March.
Drop-in session to gather feedback on transport alternatives
An initiative to investigate the ways that people are moving around the Whakatāne District is looking for feedback from people in the Whakatāne township at its drop-in session to be held at the Whakatāne Library from 12 - 7 pm on Thursday, 28 February.
Ōhope hill hotmix works address rough bends
The 380m-long 's-bend' section of Ōhope hill, between Brown and Cliff Roads, will be resealed with hotmix over three nights this month, beginning on Tuesday, 19 February.
Over 30 international teams for Oxfam Trailwalker
More than 100 international participants are set to take part in March's 50 or 100-kilometre Oxfam Trailwalker event, including a large contingent from Singapore - a country stretching a mere 50 kilometres from coast to coast.
Pikowai Campground - partial closure for upgrading
Sections of the Whakatāne District Council’s Pikowai campground will be closed from early-March to mid-April to allow a number of significant upgrading projects to be completed.
Activities to celebrate Parks Week 2019
What do belly dancing, Tai Chi and trolley derbies have in common? They’re all activities that you can take part in at one of the Whakatāne District’s many public parks during Park Week 2019.
Help needed to identify illegal dumpers
Whakatāne District Council regulatory staff are asking for the community's help to identify people who are illegally dumping rubbish at various sites around the District. That follows a spate of illegal dumping in the past month, particularly along Tahuna Road.
Colour-coded recycling bins come to Whakatāne streets
A recycling trial will begin this month in Whakatāne, with the aim of reducing the amount of waste going to landfill from public places.
Whakatāne, Ōhope and Matatā residents asked to conserve water
Water restriction status signs have been erected at key locations in Whakatāne, Ōhope and Matatā to highlight the need to conserve water until the current period of dry weather ends.
New Oxfam Trailwalker course celebrates Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe is to host the start line for Oxfam Trailwalker 2019 – part of the annual course ‘refresh’ process for the 100-kilometre the event, which was first held in Whakatāne in 2016.
Canning Place rock-face assessment
A geotechnical assessment of the rock-face on the southern side of the Canning Place/Commerce Street intersection has now been undertaken, following a recent rock-fall in the area.
Festival vibes at this year's Local Wild Food Challenge
If you're more the spectator type and enjoy a good brew and some chilled live music, then this year’s Local Wild Food Challenge will be sure to please.
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