Public Notices

Survey rates quality of life highly

Tuesday, 9 September 2014 - 8:14am

A perception survey commissioned by the Whakatāne District Council has found that district residents rate their ‘quality of life’ significantly higher than people living elsewhere in the country.

Projects funded to make the most of waste

Monday, 8 September 2014 - 1:50pm

Six Bay of Plenty waste reduction projects are being helped by a newly-launched fund to make the most of the region's waste resources.

Public Notice: Metal solvency in plumbing fittings

Monday, 8 September 2014 - 1:25pm

Whakatāne District Council advises water consumers that some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water that has been standing in the fittings for several hours.

United Bay working for the future

Monday, 1 September 2014 - 8:16am

The collective authorities of the Bay of Plenty have agreed on a united way forward to best contribute to the long term prosperity and well-being of the region and its communities.

New Code of Practice for Youth Council

Tuesday, 26 August 2014 - 3:58pm

The Whakatāne District Youth Council is formulating a new Code of Practice and gearing up for a busy spring.

2014 dog registration contest winner announced

Monday, 25 August 2014 - 3:42pm

The winner of Whakatāne District Council’s early bird dog registration draw was Jessica Mules from Coastlands with her dog Chip.

Whakatāne wardens to address national conference

Monday, 25 August 2014 - 3:36pm

Two of Whakatāne’s parking wardens are to address the New Zealand Parking Association’s national conference in September on the success of their body-worn cameras.

Clifton Road carpark assessment near completion

Monday, 25 August 2014 - 3:16pm

Work on the escarpment behind the Clifton Road carpark in Whakatāne is expected to be completed by the end of this week.

Council ends year in strong financial position

Friday, 22 August 2014 - 8:11am

Continued discipline around financial management has seen the Whakatāne District Council end the 2013/14 financial year with a rating surplus for the third consecutive year in a row.

New visitor guide, website for Whakatāne

Thursday, 21 August 2014 - 3:28pm

Whakatāne is gearing up for a busy tourist season with a brand new visitor guide and a new team leader at its award-winning Visitor Centre.

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.

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