A section of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway, on Kōhī Point Scenic Reserve will be closed to the public from 6 am - 6 pm on Tuesday, 27 August 2019, to enable a Police operation with dogs to be carried out.

This prize giveaway is our way of thanking responsible people who take the time to register their dogs. It was made possible by the generous sponsorship and partnership with Nestle Purina PetCare, which kindly donated a large amount of high-quality dog food. Jessie McDonald-Northcote is the lucky winner of a kennel and run worth $850.

Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi is proud to present Traverse, a new exhibition by illustrator Ross Murray. It comprises a collection of giclée prints that feature a range of celebrated scenic locations, including new works honouring Eastern Bay of Plenty sites.

Whakatāne District Council, in partnership with Sport BOP, has supported applications to external funding agencies for the planned Whakatāne Skate Park extension following a recommendation from its Projects and Services Committee.

Joint funding has been confirmed for a property acquisition package which aims to end the long and difficult process of addressing the debris flow risk to residents and property owners on the Awatarariki fanhead in Matatā.

Everyone who registers their dog before August 1, 2019 will receive a half-price early-bird discount. They will also receive automatic entry into a draw to win some fantastic prizes including a kennel and run worth $850.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited and the Whakatāne District Council are jointly seeking funding from Central Government to accelerate economic development opportunities in the Whakatāne District.

A Dads and Lads mountain biking camp held earlier this month was well received, with nine people attending. The initiative was organised by Whakatāne Bluelight and funded by the Eastern Bay Road Safety Programme.

A home compost subsidy scheme run recently by Whakatane District Council saw unprecedented demand for composting solutions.