Date: Thursday, 7 November 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Impacted Properties: All properties in Ada Vale, Bridger Glade, Mokorua Grove, White Horse Drive, Melville Drive, Orchid Rise, Tristam Way, Mokorua Parade, Apartments at 2E Appenzell Drive and #13 and #15 Gorge Road.

Some elevated properties in Appleby Rise, Appenzell Drive (other than what's mentioned above), The Green, and The Fairway may experience low pressure but will continue to have water during this time.

An emergency water supply interruption in Whakatāne west on Wednesday, 28 August, is happening to allow for the repair of a watermain under the Whakatāne Bridge.

Whakatāne District Council has prepared a summary of decisions requested in submissions (summary of submissions) on Proposed Plan Change 8 (Huna Road).

As a result of the resignation of a member, an extraordinary vacancy has occurred in the Murupara Community Board (Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision) of Whakatāne District Council.

Under section 120 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, notice is given that on Wednesday 5 June 2024, a by-election will be held under the first past the post electoral system by postal vote for one member
of the Murupara Community Board (Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision).

Kōpeopeo Service Lane (between James Street and Kōpe Super Liquor), is currently undergoing significant upgrades and layout changes. 

This work includes channel drain works, re-sealing, line marking and parking adjustments and a change to the current layout which will see the Kōpe Super Liquor end changed to exit only. 

Notice is given under section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, that the Whakatāne District Council has resolved to retain the First Past the Post electoral system for its 2025 triennial general election.

Whakatāne District Council formally submitted responses to Central Government’s Water Services Legislation Bill and Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill introduced to Parliament in December 2022.