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Whakatāne District Local Body Election Results 2019
Preliminary results are in for the Whakatāne District Local Body Elections 2019. Results are preliminary at this point, as votes received after midday on Friday, 11 October 2019 are yet to be counted, along with special votes. Final results will be available on Thursday, 17 October 2019.
Summer looks brighter after funding announcements
The Whakatāne community will benefit from two funding announcements made last week that will see a boost to responsible camping services and new community barbeque installed in time for summer.
Engagement to guide safe swimming facility remediation options
Remediation options for the safe swimming facility at Wairaka Centennial Park will be reviewed in consultation with key community groups and representatives, following recommendations adopted by Council at its 18 September 2019 meeting.
Earthquake-strengthening work planned for Whakatāne War Memorial Hall
Whakatāne District Council will start earthquake-strengthening work on the Whakatāne War Memorial Hall this week. The hall will remain open to the public during the work, though some areas will be inaccessible at times.
Save the date for wild food event of the year
Plant your garden, scope out your hunter-gatherer neighbour and pickle your winter bounty because the date is set for next year’s ever-popular Ōhope Local Wild Food Challenge.
Public support needed to clean up recycling
Whakatāne District Council is asking its communities for help in avoiding contaminated recycling. While the community has adapted well to the change in plastics collected, significant levels of contamination are still being recorded in kerbside recycling around the Whakatāne District.
Public perception survey yields positive responses
Council undertakes the survey every year to gauge how residents perceive its key services, facilities, elected representatives and staff. The survey for 2018/19 has the highest average levels of satisfaction and the lowest average levels of dissatisfaction since 2013/14.
Agreement signals exciting new journey for partners
A transformational partnership between the Rangitāiki Lot 28B No 22 Block Ahu Whenua Trust, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited and Whakatāne District Council has been confirmed following the signing of a Heads of Agreement between the parties on Monday (26 August 2019).
Maori Trust Harbour's Big Hope for Future Whakatane
A transformational partnership between the Rangitāiki Lot 28B No 22 Trust, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Limited and Whakatāne District Council has, this week, signaled its commitment to work in unity to explore this opportunity at the Trust-owned site on Keepa Road adjacent to the Whakatāne bridge.
Whakatāne local up for Tidy Kiwi award
Waste Zero Whakatāne and Pride Whakatāne are excited to announce local business owner, resident and Tidy Kiwi Kenny McCracken is one of three national finalists for the 2019 ‘Tidy Kiwi’ award.
Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway section closed for Police operation
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.
Ōhope toilets up for 2019 best loo award
Toilets aren’t usually considered beautiful but one Eastern Bay facility is proving the exception to the rule.
Earlybird dog registration rewarded
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.
Civic Centre to undergo seismic strengthening
Plans to carry out seismic strengthening and upgrades of the Whakatāne District Council Civic Centre building are progressing.
New exhibition honours Eastern Bay sites
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.
Diverse stories to be shared at PechaKucha this weekend
PechaKucha is a quick-fire storytelling format that loosely translates to ‘chit-chat’ in Japanese. Each presenter will show 20 slides for 20 seconds each, giving a six-minute, 40-second insight into a topic of their choice.
External funding being supported for planned Skate Park extension
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.
Notice of election, nomination of candidates and enrolment arrangements for the 2019 Local Authority Elections
The following elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday 12 October 2019
Awatarariki 'managed retreat' funding confirmed
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.
Whakatāne District Council Annual Plan 2019/20 adopted
Whakatāne District Council has adopted its Annual Plan for 2019/20, and resolved its rates charges for the coming year.
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