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Tropical Cyclone Tam - Weather Warning
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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Galatea Road northern section closed for slip repairs
Repairs to a major underslip on Galatea Road, 3.6 km north of the Matahina Dam, will require the closure of the road until at least Tuesday, 24 April.
Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D - Law Creative People’s Choice Award announced
Organisers of the 2018 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award 3D have counted all the votes and are thrilled to announce the winner of the Law Creative People’s Choice Award.
LGNZ's open letter to the Government calls for removal of poll provisions for Māori
Local Government New Zealand is calling on the Government to remove poll provisions for Māori wards and constituencies.
Contemporary New Zealand artists Edwards + Johann coming to Whakatāne
Two of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists, the duo known as Edwards + Johann, arrive in Whakatāne in mid-April.
Gwenda Ruegg Way
The accessway between Short Street and the Whakatāne Aquatic Centre is to be named after the late Gwenda Ruegg, in recognition of her significant contributions to swimming and theatre.
Matatā Lagoon management options to be discussed with stakeholders
The Whakatane District Council is looking to reduce ongoing de-silting costs at the Matata Lagoon - Te Awa O Te Atua - and will seek stakeholder feedback before investigating possible future management options.
Parks Week 2018 over but Mataatua Reserve still 'Magical'
Parks Week 2018 is officially over, but kids still have the opportunity to experience the Magical Park at Mataatua Reserve until Sunday, 25 March.
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.
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