The Whakatāne District Council has delegated authority to Chief Executive Marty Grenfell to consider exemptions which would allow heavy traffic to travel through Ōhope, under tightly controlled conditions, while the Pekatahi Bridge remains closed.

A build-up of sand on the spit on the western side of the Whakatāne River mouth will be removed to reduce the potential for upstream flooding issues during extreme rain events.

The Whakatāne District is experiencing strong tourism growth, with the number of international visitors in particular continuing to show significant increases. 

NZTA is looking at ways to make Wainui Road safer for everyone.

A successful registrations of interest process has seen five construction companies invited to lodge formal tenders for the redevelopment of the Whakatāne Museum and Research Centre.

What do plastic bags, gumboots, corrugated iron and dirty nappies all have in common? They have all turned up in kerbside greenwaste bins in Whakatāne recently.

Following an early morning karakia on the site this week, works are set to begin to cover and contain exposed wood waste on the banks of the Orini Stream.

Last year’s District revaluation will have widely varying effects on rates bills across the Whakatāne District in the 2017/18 year.

The Whakatāne Library has a special mystery offer for customers. From Monday, 13 February to Sunday, 26 February, customers can select a ‘mystery book package’ that contains a new release novel, plus a bonus book.