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Council building redevelopment nears completion
The redeveloped Whakatāne District Council building will be back in action from Monday, 10 July
Ngāti Awa celebrated in powerful wahine-led exhibition
A beautiful partnership between Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa and Whakatāne District Council will showcase creative power of Ngāti Awa wāhine at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi.
Council approves change to Annual Plan budget
Whakatāne District Council Elected Members voted yesterday (Wednesday, 14 June) by a 6/5 majority to amend its draft Annual Plan 2023/24 decision and approve a 9.5 percent average rates increase for the Whakatāne District.
Council celebrates Local Government Excellence Award success
Whakatāne District Council has been announced as the winner of the Excellence in Organisation and People Development Award at this year’s Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards.
Council to make final Annual Plan decision
Council Elected Members will meet this Wednesday, 14 June to make their final decision on the proposed Annual Plan 2023/24. The Annual Plan sets Council’s budget and programme of work for the coming year.
Time to tell Council if it's right - Community safety camera project
Whakatāne District Council wants to know if the proposed locations and order of priority for new community safety cameras (also known as CCTV) are correct before the Mayor and Councillors make final decisions next month.
Landing Road roundabout set to receive major makeover
Whakatāne locals, regular visitors, and those travelling through the district, are advised major road works on the main western entrance to the township will be underway soon, bringing significant disruption to travel.
Change to dog control fees
Dog registration fees in the Whakatāne District will increase slightly for the 2023/24 year, which starts on 1 July.
National Advisory: No Tsunami threat to New Zealand 20 May - 2:50 pm
There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the magnitude 7.1 Loyalty Islands earthquake at 1:51pm.
Based on current information, the initial assessment is that the earthquake is unlikely to have caused a tsunami that will pose a threat to New Zealand.
“We are you” – Council staff are not your punching bags
Staff at Whakatāne District Council are joining the thousands around New Zealand who are taking a stand against bullying and intimidating behaviour this Pink Shirt Day.
Safer Travel Route coming to Edgecumbe
A busy central corridor in Edgecumbe is set for a major safety upgrade with exciting changes starting next week.
Your voice matters. Join the conversation today
Whakatāne District Council is encouraging residents to join the conversation as work gets underway to develop the 2024-34 Long Term Plan.
Opportunity to highlight best camera locations
Community members interested in providing their thoughts about where community safety cameras should be installed have the opportunity to do so next week.
Heavy Rain Updates - 9-10 May weather event
A severe weather warning is now in place for the Whakatāne District from 3pm today to 3am tomorrow morning (note, this is for the wider Bay of Plenty region, including Rotorua).
Heavy Rain Updates - May weather event
The impact of heavy rain has caused multiple issues right across the District. Our teams and contractors are clearing, monitoring and responding to flooding and slips.
New community safety cameras on track
An upgrade of the community safety camera network, also known as CCTV, is charging ahead as local communities provide feedback on where cameras should be located.
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.
Steady progress being made on Matatā Wastewater project
The Matatā Wastewater project is progressing steadily with the project currently focused on environmental monitoring and identifying preferred discharge sites.
Council to implement infringement for illegal dumping
Illegal dumpers in the Whakatāne District could now be stung with a $200 fine after Council backed a staff recommendation for further enforcement at last Thursday’s (30 March) Council meeting.
Fine line drawn for annual budget
Council Elected Members grappled with options for determining its draft Annual Plan 2023/24 at the 30 March meeting. The Annual Plan determines Council’s programme of work for the coming year.
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