Dealing with fly tippers and people who don’t clean up their dog’s poop is a filthy and frustrating problem, according to Whakatāne District Council regulatory staff who are often left to tidy up the mess.

Oxfam Trailwalker is calling for volunteers to assist in a number of roles during the 50 or 100 kilometre walking challenge taking place next month for the final time in Whakatāne.

A number of volunteer roles are available, from road marshals, to trail clearing and finish line support. Oxfam Trailwalker Volunteer Coordinator Olga Darkadaki says volunteering offers a rewarding way to get involved.

One of New Zealand's longest running and most vibrant national contemporary art awards will open to the public at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi,  Sunday 16 February 2020. 

Whakatāne District Council contractors and staff have been busy making the most of the settled weather to plan for an upgrade many of the District’s best places to exercise, relax and play.

Water meters will be installed at all properties within the Tāneatua and Waimana water scheme boundary that do not currently have a water meter.

Two pedestrian access points on Landing Road have had ‘red carpet’ crossings installed this week, including the section outside Gull Service Station.

Local residents and visitors alike will be treated to an assortment of summer events at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library & Exhibition Centre during the next couple of months.

Ngāti Awa tōhunga (spiritual leaders) and kaumātua have placed a rāhui (temporary ritual prohibition) over the Whakatāne river as a result of a drowning near the river mouth this afternoon.

Whakatāne District Council and Tourism Bay of Plenty are encouraging visitors to explore all that Whakatāne and the Bay of Plenty has to offer and support the region over the summer months.