The Coastal section of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Track has been closed until further notice due to the danger created by storm surges generated by Cyclone Victor.
Whakatāne’s Citizens Advice Bureau has been temporarily relocated to a meeting room at the Whakatāne District Council Civic Centre while tests are undertaken to determine whether flooring material in the CAB office on Boon Street is contaminated with asbestos.
White Island Tours has confirmed that all 53 passengers and seven crew on board vessel PeeJay V have been safely returned to shore following a fire on board the vessel just off the Whakatāne Harbour entrance.
The Douglas Street bridge over the Wainui Te Whara Stream is to be closed to all vehicles for up to seven weeks to allow the installation of a large culvert.
Want to host the Chiefs for dinner at your place? Our local Super Rugby heroes are coming to Whakatāne as part of the Chiefs’ Summer Roadie 2016, and as well as being able to view an open training session, Whakatāne residents will have a unique opportunity to bid for and host a trio of Chiefs players for dinner.
The Waiewe Reserve Restoration Group is celebrating several years of hard work with a Picnic in the Paddock for the local community from 3 pm – 6 pm on Saturday, 23 January.
After a lengthy stay at the top of the country's sunshine standings, Whakatāne has narrowly lost its title as the 'sunniest spot in New Zealand' to Blenheim.
If you're aged between 13 and 16 years old, have a literary bent and are seeking creative opportunities, the Whakatāne Library has just the outlet you are looking for.
With the MetService forecasting a dry summer, Whakatāne District Council is raising awareness of the likely need for water conservation in Whakatāne and Ōhope.
The Whakatāne District Council has approved additional funding to refine the proposal for an integrated wastewater solution for the Matatā, Edgecumbe and Whakatāne communities.
A series of resolutions adopted by the Whakatāne District Council last week set out the short-term actions required to upgrade the Plains Water Scheme, subject to financial viability and the availability of funding.
Draft financial forecasts prepared as part of the Whakatāne District Council’s 2016/17 Annual Plan process point to a significantly lower average rates increase than had been anticipated in the 2015-25 Long Term Plan.
A roundup of news items from December 2015. Topics covered Public Places Bylaw adopted, Council to consider Awakeri Hall issues and options, CBD Parking amendments adopted, Sullivan Lake Reserve Management Plan approved and more.
Meeting the community’s needs in the most affordable way is a key priority for Council. Here are just a few of the highlights from the 2014/15 financial year.
A report to be received by the Whakatāne District Council on Thursday proposes a number of new water supply initiatives for Rangitāiki Plains communities.
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