Public Notices

Ōhope Hill seal set for repair

Monday, 18 August 2014 - 4:16pm

Parts of the surface seal on Ōhope Road and a small section of Gorge Road are to be repaired as soon as warmer weather arrives. A reseal programme was successfully completed last summer, but issues have arisen with parts of the new surface, and this will require remedial action.

Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Award winner announced

Monday, 18 August 2014 - 4:14pm

Ben Pearce of Napier has won this year’s Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Award.

Stakeholder subcommittee to consider pensioner housing options

Monday, 18 August 2014 - 4:10pm

A subcommittee comprising Whakatāne District Council elected members and community stakeholders will be established to investigate and recommend a future management and/or ownership option for the Council’s pensioner housing units.

Stormwater projects progress to be reported to Council

Friday, 15 August 2014 - 10:37am

Whakatāne District Council infrastructure staff will be updating progress on high-priority stormwater upgrading projects in Whakatāne and Ōhope to the next meeting of the Council’s Projects and Services committee on 4 September.

Library computers upgrade

Friday, 15 August 2014 - 9:23am

The public access computers at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – are to be upgraded.

Poetry at Te Kōputu

Friday, 15 August 2014 - 9:17am

To celebrate National Poetry Day, Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – will host a poetry evening from 5:30 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, 21 August 2014.

Young Achiever Awards announced

Friday, 15 August 2014 - 9:09am

Recipients of Annual Grant funding were allocated on Monday, 11 August 2014, following a meeting of the Whakatāne District Council Annual Grants Committee.

Aquatic Centre to close for maintenance

Tuesday, 12 August 2014 - 10:44am

The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre will be closed for maintenance on Friday, 22 August 2014.

Public Notice of Right to Demand Polls

Tuesday, 12 August 2014 - 8:52am

Notice is given that electors of the Whakatāne District Council have the right to demand a poll on electoral systems and separate Māori representation.

Muka Youth Prints Exhibition - Adult viewing tonight only

Friday, 8 August 2014 - 10:10am

A rare opportunity to view prints by leading New Zealand artists is available for one-night only at Te Koputu.

Urgent Environment Court hearing sought

Monday, 4 August 2014 - 8:53am

The Whakatāne District Council will be requesting an urgent Environment Court hearing of appeals against the resource consents and notices of requirement issued for the Matatā Wastewater Scheme.

Change in Council opening hours

Monday, 4 August 2014 - 8:45am

The Whakatāne District Council’s Commerce Street civic centre is to open one hour later each Wednesday morning, as from 13 August.

Flags lowered to mark World War I Anniversary

Friday, 1 August 2014 - 9:21am

A ceremony to mark the beginning of the First World War for New Zealand will take place on Monday, 4 August at 10 am at the RSA flagpole in Mitchell Park.

Tendering seminar for local contractors

Monday, 28 July 2014 - 8:31am

A seminar is being developed to help local contractors work through the complexities involved in writing and submitting successful tenders for future local government contracts.

Coastlands tree removal to proceed

Friday, 18 July 2014 - 8:51am

The removal of most of the large ngaio trees from the beachfront reserve at the western end of the Coastlands subdivision is to proceed.

Guided tour returns for Māori language week

Friday, 18 July 2014 - 8:27am

Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – will host a free, guided tour of some of Whakatāne’s historical and culturally significant landmarks to mark Māori Language Week.

Economic growth vital - Grow Whakatāne Board

Wednesday, 9 July 2014 - 11:47am

The Grow Whakatāne Advisory Board has strongly advocated the need for economic development “intervention” to ensure a sustainable future for the community.

Project Kowhai

Wednesday, 9 July 2014 - 9:33am

Taiwan Cherry is listed as a restricted plant in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Pest Management Plan. Project Kowhai has been established to lead a community project to remove these trees.

Subsidised disposal of potentially harmful agrichemicals for farmers

Monday, 7 July 2014 - 10:03am

Agrecovery offers farmers the chance to safely dispose of potentially dangerous chemicals, with many free of charge or subsidised.

Water rates invoice error

Thursday, 3 July 2014 - 2:12pm

The Whakatāne District Council Water Rates invoices, which water consumers will have received over the last few days, incorrectly show a ‘Total due now’ balance of $0.00.

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