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Pedestrian crossing points for Ōhope
Following the recent presentation of a petition on the need for safe road crossing points in Ōhope for people with disabilities, and other submissions on the safety and comfort of people with mobility issues on urban streets generally, Council Transportation staff investigated the various points raised.
Heavy traffic bylaw exemptions approved
Whakatāne District Council has approved requests for logs harvested from woodlots on Maraetōtara Road and Paparoa Road to be carted out through Ōhope.
Get ready for Lit-Fit
Getting fit is taking on a whole new meaning at the Horizon Energy Group Whakatāne Library, with fun sessions of an informative rather than physical nature planned for book lovers.
Celebrate Neighbours Day at Allandale School
Neighbours Day 2018 in Whakatāne looks set to be a 'fun-fest', with heaps of free activities planned for a special event at Allandale School this weekend.
Ōhope Harbourside Trail opens this weekend
The Whakatāne District's latest walking and cycling asset will be officially opened on Saturday, marking the completion of a long-held dream of making the changing moods and estuarine beauty of the Ōhiwa Harbour more accessible to the community.
Swimming pool inspections to confirm child-safety compliance
More than 800 swimming pools in the Whakatāne District will have to be inspected in the next three years to check that they comply with new Government regulations designed to prevent unsupervised access by children under five years old.
Book launch heralds the return of the 'little Kiwi'
A favourite local character, the little kiwi, returns next month in local author Nikki Slade Robinson’s latest children’s publication, Weka’s Waiata and shares wisdom about the importance of whanau (family) and aroha (love). Fans young and old are invited to the official launch day, right here in New Zealand’s Kiwi capital - Whakatāne!
Retail revitalisation priorities being reviewed
A joint Chamber of Commerce and Whakatāne District Council review of the revitalisation strategy for retail areas in Whakatāne has found that the strategy priorities are generally well-advanced.
Local teams leading the charge for Whai Ora Spirited Women's Adventure Race
This weekend (17-18 March), Whakatane will host the Whai Ora Spirited Women’s Adventure Race and many local women are taking part.
Long Term Plan consultation document adopted
The Whakatāne District Council has adopted the consultation document for its 2018-28 Long Term Plan (LTP), and other draft supporting documents, for public consultation.
College Road to close for stopbank repairs
A section of College Road in Edgecumbe will be closed to traffic, cyclists and pedestrians for up to five months, to allow Bay of Plenty Regional Council contractors to proceed with permanent repairs to the adjacent Rangitāiki River stopbank.
South Korean film crew impressed with what Whakatāne has to offer
A South Korean film crew which visited Whakatāne last month had high praise for their experience.
Poetry Slam returns to Te Kōputu
Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre - is to host a ‘poetry slam’ on Wednesday 28 March, and local bards are urged to get along.
Library open late on Census Day
The Horizon Energy Group Whakatāne Library will be open from 5-7pm on Census day – Tuesday 6 March – so that members of the public who do not have computer access will have an opportunity to complete their census forms online.
Storm damage funding shortfall
The Whakatane District Council has recommended that $2 million of unbudgeted expenditure be approved to cover a shortfall in the cost of repairing transportation infrastructure damaged by severe storms in 2016 and 2017.
Council acquires strategic CBD property
The Whakatāne District Council-owned Harbour Fund has purchased the leaseholder’s interest on two strategically-significant CBD properties at 58 The Strand and 31 Quay Street.
Local businesses to benefit from major sporting events this month
Local businesses are set to benefit from two national sporting events, which will bring over 4,000 visitors to the Whakatāne District this month.
Business case to be developed for wharf renewal
A range of possible options for the renewal of Whakatāne’s commercial wharf is to be tested through the development of a detailed business case utilising The Treasury Better Business Case model.
Dog fees for public consultation
Public feedback will be sought on the Whakatāne District Council’s proposed Dog Control Fees and Charges Schedule for 2018/19.
Community feedback on bylaw review results in changes
Community consultation on the second round of the Whakatāne District Council’s ongoing bylaw reviews has resulted in recommended changes.
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