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Flourishing local tree population at centre of new strategy
Proactive planning, planting, and management is essential to achieving Whakatāne District Council’s twenty-year strategy to enhance and protect the district’s urban tree population. To support this, Elected Members have adopted the Whakatāne District Tree Strategy – Ngā Taonga a Tāne (the Strategy).
Bigger and better Ride the Runway returns
Back by popular demand, the highly anticipated Ride The Runway event returns to Whakatāne Airport on Saturday, 5 October, and this year’s event looks to more than double the number of those who took part in the inaugural ride.
Home compost scheme returns
Whakatāne District Council’s incredibly popular subsidised home composting scheme is back for a limited time.
Increased parking fees due to central government roll out
The government has announced a significant initiative to improve the use of mobility parking spaces and update parking fines, impacting councils nationwide, including Whakatāne District Council.
Edgecumbe community receives upgraded trail
Work has begun on upgrading the Rangitāiki River Walkway, marking the first phase of a project that will eventually connect Edgecumbe with Thornton.
The upgrade, along with the extension through to Thornton, has been a long-held aspiration for the Edgecumbe community. This trail is part of a broader vision to create walking and cycling loops across the
Creative enterprise sought to transform 'Wallys' building
Whakatāne District Council is excited to announce Registrations of Interest are now open for lease of the property at 266 The Strand, known locally as the ‘Wally Sutherland’ building.
Clean Up Week 2024
Keep New Zealand Beautiful is once again asking Kiwis to ‘do the right thing' and come together to make a collective difference by getting involved in this year’s Clean Up Week.
Murupara celebrates te reo Māori
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa and Whakatāne District Council, supported by Aotearoa Reorua, will work in partnership to establish Murupara as the next official reorua/bilingual township in New Zealand.
Revved Up returns
Building on the success of last year’s motorcycle awareness month event, Eastern Bay Road Safety Programme and Underwood and Wilkins Motorcycles have joined forces again to deliver the Revved Up 2024 event.
Local creatives sought for Cabinet Art project
Whakatāne District Council has teamed up once again with Chorus to bring works of art to a neighbourhood near you.
Changes ahead for Whakatāne District Council meeting processes
Whakatāne District Council is set to implement changes to its meeting processes to align with recommendations from the Chief Ombudsman's recent report on best practice for council workshops.
Explore your whakapapa this Family History Month
Explore your whakapapa this Family History Month Have you ever wondered what tales and mysteries are hidden within your family tree? Anyone with the curiosity to discover the narrative of their whānau may be able to do just that with the support of Te Whare Taonga o Taketake - Whakatāne Museum Collections & Research.
Council votes to retain Māori Wards
Whakatāne District Council was unanimous in its decision at today’s (15 August) Ordinary Council meeting to retain Māori Wards for the 2025 triennial elections.
Whakatāne District Council announces new Chief Executive
Mayor Victor Luca has announced that Steven Perdia will be the next Whakatāne District Council Chief Executive.
Community invited to share thoughts on Tree Strategy
Anyone interested in the future of the district’s urban tree population is invited to share their thoughts about Whakatāne District Council’s draft tree strategy.
Whakatāne District Council adopts Long Term Plan 2024-34
Whakatāne District Council adopted its Long Term Plan 2024-34 and associated supporting documents at an Extraordinary Council Meeting held yesterday (5 August).
Enthusiastic support for 'constellation' creative hub model
Whakatāne District Council’s Living Together Committee has today endorsed its support for a new initiative that will celebrate the vibrant arts, culture, and creativity of the Whakatāne District.
Draft Tree Strategy approved for consultation
Whakatāne District Council’s Living Together Committee has today approved the draft Whakatāne District Tree Strategy – Ngā Taonga a Tāne for public consultation. This significant step marks the beginning of a community-wide effort to enhance and protect the district’s urban tree population over the next 20 years.
Council proposes new dedicated Freedom Camping Bylaw
Whakatāne District Council’s Living Together Committee has agreed for public consultation to proceed on proposed changes to its Public Places Bylaw.
Projects benefiting the community well underway thanks to Better Off Funding
The Better Off Funding programme is advancing and continues to meet milestone dates. As of 30 June, just over $2 million of the original $5.66 million of funding received has been spent on projects to enhance local amenities and residents outcomes.
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