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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.
Community feedback shapes Wairaka Centennial Park changes
Council has today approved a remediation approach for Wairaka Centennial Park following a positive consultation process with tangata whenua, Wairaka Marae Whānau, local boating representatives and the wider community.
Changes sought to alcohol sales in the Eastern Bay
Kawerau District Council, Whakatāne District Council and Ōpōtiki District Council are currently reviewing the Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Alcohol Policy and the public are asked to provide their thoughts on the policies.
Council committed to finding balance
Whakatāne District Council’s draft Annual Plan 2023/24 will be considered at Thursday’s (30 March) full Council meeting with a recommended 9.5 percent average rates increase proposed for adoption.
The recommendation acknowledges the unavoidable impacts of inflation that were not anticipated when Council adopted its Long Term Plan in 2021, when a 6.93 percent rates increase was set for the first three years of the plan.
On yer bike – Charging stations, secure parking, and bike library coming to a spot near you
Marking an important step in the drive for more active and sustainable transport options, two new cycling initiatives have made their way to Whakatāne District.
Road Closure - Mataatua Street
Whakatāne District Council advises the following road will be closed to ordinary traffic for the purpose of the Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi Graduation Hikoi on 31st March 2023.
Shops to continue trading on Easter Sunday... yes or no?
Consultation on Whakatāne District Council’s Easter Sunday Trading Policy is now open, and residents are being encouraged to have their say.
Pouwhare Street neighbourhood set to benefit from safer travel route
Three inter-connecting central Whakatāne streets are set to receive some major safety upgrades with a three-month work programme starting next week.
Council puts out call to ‘dream big’ for recreational spaces
Now’s the time to get dreaming about what you think the future of open spaces looks like for the Whakatāne District.
Local Wild Food Challenge returns with impressive prize pool
Budding chefs and wild food enthusiasts planning to enter the Local Wild food Challenge next month, can look forward to an impressive array of prizes up for grabs.
Emergency Operations Centre to wrap up
The Whakatāne District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will be stood down at 5pm today after forecasted heavy rainfall and severe winds were significantly less than predicted. A National State of Emergency will remain in place to support a coordinated response effort across the country for districts recovering from the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Council continues to monitor Murupara drinking water
Whakatāne District Council is continuing to respond to and monitor Murupara’s boil water notice.
Cyclone Gabrielle Updates
Under the current national state of emergency we are monitoring and supporting the emergency response to Cyclone Gabrielle across the North Island.
Safer Travel Route coming to Goulstone, Crete and Salonika Streets neighborhood
The Goulstone, Crete and Salonika Streets neighbourhood is set to receive some major safety upgrades with a five-month work programme starting this week.
Manawahe Road temporary lane closure
Whakatāne District Council (Council) advises as from 8am tomorrow (Monday, 6th February), a section of Manawahe Road will be reduced to one lane, as contractors work to lower water levels on neighbouring property.
Galatea-Waiōhau residents called to vote
Residents in the Galatea-Waiōhau subdivision can expect to receive new voting papers in the post for the Murupara Community Board by-election. Nominations closed on Thursday, 22 December 2022, and voting closes on Friday, 17 February 2023.
Warm, wet weather produces bumper grass crop in parks and sportsgrounds
The sun’s out, summer seems to have finally arrived, and the grass is growing faster than our mowing team can put their earmuffs on.
Whakatāne District Council is calling for patience from the community as staff deal with areas of long grass at the District’s parks and sportsgrounds.
Council encourages communities to have their say on Three Waters Reform legislation bills
Central Government released two new legislative bills regarding Three Waters Reform prior to parliament rising for summer holiday.
Temporary speed reduction for Ōhope Hill
Due to several severe crashes over the holiday period, Whakatāne District Council will temporarily be reducing the speed limit on the Ōhope Hill from 80km to 60km.
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