Public Notices

Gorge Road and Ōhope Hill resealing

Wednesday, 26 February 2014 - 9:28am

Traffic flows on Gorge Road in Whakatāne will be disrupted tomorrow (Thursday, 27 February) while the road surface is resealed. The work will entail the closure of the uphill lanes and diversion of all uphill traffic via Hillcrest Road. It is expected that the resealing will be completed within one day.

Potentially toxic algae found in Whakatāne River near Ruatoki Bridge

Friday, 21 February 2014 - 1:25pm

Routine monitoring has identified potentially toxic algal mats covering the bed of the Whakatāne River near Ruatoki Bridge. Avoid contact with this section of the river. The algae poses no threat to local water supplies.

Shellfish in Whakatāne District now safe to eat

Monday, 17 February 2014 - 8:55am

The toxic shellfish warning previously in effect for western portions of the Whakatāne District has now been lifted. There is now no Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning concern from Pukehina eastwards.

Draft annual plan sent for audit

Wednesday, 12 February 2014 - 9:23am

The Whakatāne District’s draft Annual Plan 2014/15 has been sent to Audit New Zealand for review before being notified for public submissions.

Electoral boundary counter-objection lodged

Wednesday, 5 February 2014 - 8:31am

The Whakatāne District Council has lodged a counter-objection to a Murupara Community Board submission seeking to have the southern corner of the district remain in the Rotorua electorate.

Time running out for Community Board votes

Tuesday, 4 February 2014 - 4:18pm

Voters in the Ōhope Beach and Murupara Community Board by-elections have just a few postal delivery days left to make their votes count.

Toxic shellfish warning revision

Tuesday, 4 February 2014 - 3:50pm

Although Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning levels have fallen along the eastern Coromandel Peninsula, warnings remain in place for western portions of the Whakatāne District.

Preview screening of ‘The Pā Boys’ in Te Teko

Tuesday, 28 January 2014 - 2:00pm

The Te Teko community is in for a treat, with a free preview screening of ‘The Pā Boys’ to be held in the town this weekend.

Wet weather expected - drive carefully

Monday, 20 January 2014 - 4:17pm

Wet weather is expected on 20 and 21 January, which could make for slippery conditions on local roads. Please drive carefully.

Community Board by-elections - voting papers in the mail

Friday, 17 January 2014 - 12:41pm

Postal voting papers for by-elections for the Ōhope Beach and Murupara Community Boards will be posted to eligible voters on Monday, 20 January.

Further submissions received to Proposed District Plan

Tuesday, 14 January 2014 - 2:59pm

The Whakatāne District Council’s Proposed District Plan has received 133 ‘further submissions’ either supporting or opposing the decisions requested by submitters during its initial phase of public consultation last year.

Top marks and more space for Visitor Information Centre

Tuesday, 14 January 2014 - 11:52am

Whakatāne’s Visitor Information Centre has received top marks in a recent survey by Qualmark, New Zealand Tourism’s official quality assurance organisation.

Whakatāne – sunnier and (still) sunniest

Friday, 10 January 2014 - 4:05pm

Whakatāne has easily retained its title as New Zealand’s sunniest spot, recording close to 2,800 hours of sunshine in 2013.

Aquatic Centre gains PoolSafe accreditation

Wednesday, 8 January 2014 - 8:41am

The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre has achieved NZ Recreation Association PoolSafe accreditation.

Mayor meets visiting cricketers

Tuesday, 7 January 2014 - 3:03pm

Whakatāne Mayor Tony Bonne has welcomed the visiting Ugandan cricket team to the district in an informal ceremony at the Civic Centre.

Protect yourself and your family from measles

Monday, 6 January 2014 - 2:38pm

Following confirmed cases of measles in the Taupō/Turangi area, Toi Te Ora is urging people to ensure members of the public are up-to-date with their immunisations.

Whakatāne hosts Ugandan cricket team

Tuesday, 24 December 2013 - 8:28am

Uganda’s national cricket team will stay, train and play in Whakatāne early in the New Year in preparation for next month’s ICC World Cup qualifier tournament.

Landslide management strategy to be revisited

Monday, 23 December 2013 - 8:52am

A draft landslide management strategy presented at Wednesday’s Whakatāne District Council meeting is to be revisited in the New Year.

Toxic shellfish warning revised

Friday, 20 December 2013 - 3:58pm

Toi Te Ora Health Board has issued an update on the levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in the Bay of Plenty.

Rates rise to be less than 3 percent

Friday, 20 December 2013 - 3:03pm

A series of draft Annual Plan recommendations adopted by the Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee on Wednesday mean average rates across the district will rise by less than 3 percent for the 2014/15 financial year.

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