The lower section of Hillcrest Road, from Seaview Road to Clifton Road, will be closed next week (Monday, 31 May – Friday, 4 June) to manage the safe removal of a large rock overhang.

The Whakatāne District Council Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021-31 public consultation closes at 5pm this Sunday, 23 May, and Mayor Judy Turner strongly encourages ratepayers and residents to provide feedback while it is still open.

The announcement today by the Whakatāne Board Mill owners, SIG, that they are in negotiations with Smurfit and their partners to acquire the Mill has been welcomed by Toi EDA.

Should we cut some services to lower costs, or deliver more knowing costs will increase? Or have we got the balance about right?

Whakatāne District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council plan changes to address the unacceptably high debris flow loss-of-life risk on the Awatarariki Fanhead in Matatā will come into effect later this month.

Independent Commissioners have today released their decision to grant the subdivision and landuse consents sought by developers MMS GP Limited, enabling them to proceed with a staged residential development at 77 Bunyan Road.

The first round of Whakatāne District Council’s climate change project reporting was well-received at the Organisational Performance Committee meeting held last week.

Whakatāne District Mayor, Judy Turner, is looking for two rangatahi Māori to take part in the Tuia mentoring programme this year. The national programme, now in its tenth year, connects mayors with Māori youth. The one-to-one mentoring model is designed to develop leadership skills, enhance contributions to local communities and recognise, accept and celebrate diversity.