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Financial Strategy and Draft Revenue and Financing Policy adopted for consultation
The Whakatāne District Council last week confirmed two of the significant building blocks for its 2018-28 Long Term Plan, with the adoption of its Financial Strategy limits and Draft Revenue and Financing Policy for consultation.
Council closing early Thursday, 14 December 2017
Most Whakatāne District Council facilities will close at 3 pm this Thursday, 14 December to enable staff to attend the annual Kotahitanga Celebration – an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of staff throughout the year.
Great turnout to Wairaka Centennial Park opening
The weather was perfect on Saturday for the official opening of the Wairaka Centennial Park, and hundreds of people turned up to celebrate the new facility.
Summer Glaze – a beach party with a message
Te Kaha will be the place to be on January 9, as Summer Glaze offers young drivers a beach party with a message.
Easter Sunday trading approved
Whakatāne District Council will adopt an Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy, after council elected members last week voted 5-4 to allow retailers to open on Easter Sunday, if they wish to do so.
District Licensing Committee reappointed
The Whakatāne District Council has approved the reappointment of the Eastern Bay District Licensing Committee for a further four years.
Upgrade for bridge roundabout markings
The temporary markings for the roundabout at the landing Road bridge are set for an upgrade ahead of the busy holiday period.
Family safety these holidays
The Christmas period can add stress to family life, and even more so after an already stressful year. Local police and the other members of the EBoP Family Safety Network would like to offer some tips to help keep you and your whānau safe and having an enjoyable holiday.
Whakatāne Museum Presents: ‘As the Situation Unfolds’ by Artist Anthony Davies
Whanganui artist and print-maker Anthony Davies is in town for the opening of his first solo exhibition in Whakatāne, “As the Situation Unfolds”.
Sculptural weaving installation opens at Te Kōputu
A new large-scale sculptural installation by Ōpōtiki-based Māori artist and weaver, Tangimoe Clay, opens this Saturday at 4 pm, with a reception at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi — Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.
Record number of entries received for 2018 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award — 3D
Following the closure of entries last week, 233 works have been submitted and processed for judging preselection for the 2018 Molly Morpeth Canaday — 3D awards.
Additional earthquake strengthening costs for Civic Centre
The Whakatāne District Council Civic Centre will undergo earthquake strengthening work in 2018, at an estimated cost of $3 million.
2018 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award – 3D: Final week for entries
There is now less than a week left for artists working in the areas of sculpture, installation and contemporary craft to submit works for the 2018 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award – 3D.
Awakeri community asked for War Memorial views
Awakeri residents have been asked to express their views about a preferred location for the area’s World War I and II Roll of Honour, and whether they would like a permanent memorial in a public space.
Feedback to be sought on boat ramp fees proposal
The Whakatāne District Council’s Projects and Services Committee has agreed to consult with the community on proposals to introduce boat ramp fees for all District ramps, and to upgrade the Whakatāne trailer boat park.
Libraries hold Cans for Fines scheme
Whakatāne District Libraries are inviting people to support their community and clear up their Library fines, all at the same time, courtesy of the ‘Cans for Fines’ scheme.
Unspent funds used for oxidation pond desludging
Whakatāne District Council’s Projects and Services Committee has approved the use of $700,000 in unspent funds from the recent wastewater rising main replacement in Ōhope to fund the desludging of the Ōhope oxidation ponds.
Combined Waters Bylaw 2017 comes into force on 1 December
The Whakatāne District’s new Combined Waters Bylaw will come into force on Friday, 1 December and will enable the Council to better manage and protect its water, stormwater and wastewater systems.
Rating review proposes funding changes
A wide-ranging rating review will see a number of changes proposed through the Whakatāne District Council’s forthcoming 2018-28 Long Term Plan (LTP) process.
Prudent approach to Long Term Plan
Whakatāne District Council elected members and staff are in the process of reviewing the financial forecasts which will feed into the Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) 2018-28 and are working hard to define a prudent and affordable future service delivery approach.
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