Whakatāne District Council has prepared a summary of decisions requested in submissions (summary of submissions) on Proposed Plan Change 8 (Huna Road).

As a result of the resignation of a member, an extraordinary vacancy has occurred in the Murupara Community Board (Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision) of Whakatāne District Council.

Under section 120 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, notice is given that on Wednesday 5 June 2024, a by-election will be held under the first past the post electoral system by postal vote for one member
of the Murupara Community Board (Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision).

Kōpeopeo Service Lane (between James Street and Kōpe Super Liquor), is currently undergoing significant upgrades and layout changes. 

This work includes channel drain works, re-sealing, line marking and parking adjustments and a change to the current layout which will see the Kōpe Super Liquor end changed to exit only. 

Notice is given under section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, that the Whakatāne District Council has resolved to retain the First Past the Post electoral system for its 2025 triennial general election.

Whakatāne District Council formally submitted responses to Central Government’s Water Services Legislation Bill and Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill introduced to Parliament in December 2022.

Catchments are currently saturated following heavy rain, and with more in the forecast we are asking you to be alert for any signs of instability near cliffs and steep slopes (escarpments). This includes movements of trees or the slope, cracks in the earth, ground slumpage, or dislodged boulders suspended in vegetation on the escarpment face.

Council recommends keeping a close eye on escarpments nearby and following the below precautions:

Notice of day of election for the 2022 elections of Whakatāne District Council.