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Two-year lease extension for Ōhope Lions

Friday, 13 July 2018 - 2:03pm

Whakatāne District Council elected members have decided to extend the Ōhope Lions Club’s lease of the Nissen shed at the Port Ōhope Wharf Reserve by a maximum of two years.

Future directions identified for Library service

Friday, 6 July 2018 - 10:21am

An action plan identifying future directions for Whakatāne District Libraries was received by the Whakatāne District Council Projects and Services Committee late last month.

Matariki Festival has something for everyone

Thursday, 5 July 2018 - 10:29am

The Whakatāne District Libraries will host a variety of free activities and events to celebrate Matariki this month, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Long Term Plan adopted

Monday, 2 July 2018 - 3:38pm

The Whakatāne District Council has adopted its 2018-28 Long Term Plan (LTP), along with a range of supporting documents, and resolved its rates charges for the 2018/19 year.

Matariki Tu Rākau plantings for commemoration

Monday, 2 July 2018 - 2:00pm

Community members, iwi representatives, members of the RSA, schoolchildren and Council staff will all come together this week to plant trees as part of Matariki Tu Rākau.

Aquatic Centre to close for annual maintenance programme

Wednesday, 20 June 2018 - 3:55pm

The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre will be closed to the public from Monday, 2 July until Sunday, 8 July while its annual major maintenance programme is undertaken.

Proposed Awatarariki plan changes publicly notified

Tuesday, 19 June 2018 - 8:00am

Proposed changes to the Whakatāne District Council’s District Plan and Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Regional Natural Resources Plan, which aim to address the unacceptably high debris flow loss-of-life risk applying to properties on the Awatarariki Stream fanhead in Matatā, have now been publicly notified.

Whakatāne boat ramp and trailer park upgrade approved

Friday, 15 June 2018 - 8:13am

The Whakatāne District Council has approved the concept plan for the upgrading of the Whakatāne Boat Ramp and Trailer Park.

Water bottling expansion consent approved, with conditions

Wednesday, 13 June 2018 - 1:23pm

Independent commissioners hearing the land use resource consent applications for the expansion of the Otakiri Springs water bottling plant have ruled that the applications should be granted, subject to a number of conditions.

Visual Expressions: Opening Event and Craft Market

Wednesday, 13 June 2018 - 9:32am

The Whakatāne Society of Arts and Crafts is holding an outdoor market and indoor demo-day on Saturday, 16 June to celebrate the opening of its new Visual Expressions exhibition.

Airport payments delay

Tuesday, 12 June 2018 - 4:03pm

A delay in Ministry of Transport (MOT) payments for Whakatāne Airport operating losses and approved capital works projects, together with a potential lack of funding for future projects, may impact on airport maintenance and upgrading plans.

Sunday closure for Te Kōputu

Monday, 11 June 2018 - 8:39am

The Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – is to close on Sundays through the winter and early spring.

Contribution made to Rotorua Mayoral Relief Fund

Monday, 11 June 2018 - 8:38am

The Whakatāne District Council has approved a $5000 contribution to the Rotorua Mayoral Relief Fund, set up to assist the victims of flash flooding on 29 April.

New Council Audit and Risk Committee structure approved

Monday, 11 June 2018 - 8:34am

The Whakatāne District Council has approved a proposal put forward by Mayor Tony Bonne to appoint an independent chairperson and reduce the number of elected members on its Audit and Risk Committee.

Five new Bylaws adopted

Friday, 8 June 2018 - 4:30pm

Five new Bylaws have been adopted by the Whakatane District Council, for implementation on July 1.

Funding injects creativity into District

Wednesday, 6 June 2018 - 2:02pm

A youth art exhibition, master-quilting classes, traditional ta moko and korowai workshops, and a youth song quest are just a few of the initiatives to receive support through the latest Whakatāne District Creative Communities Scheme funding round.

Community survey underway

Wednesday, 6 June 2018 - 1:53pm

The Whakatāne District Council’s annual community survey is now underway

Recovery innovation recognised

Thursday, 31 May 2018 - 10:01am

The Whakatāne District Recovery Team has been acknowledged for “exceptional innovation or creativity that has pushed the boundaries of current Civil Defence Emergency Management practice in New Zealand”.

Proposed rates increase trimmed

Thursday, 31 May 2018 - 9:51am

After deliberating on community submissions to its 2018-28 Long Term Plan, the Whakatāne District Council has signalled a number of changes, and a small decrease in the average rate rise proposed for 2018/19.

Council news briefs - late May 2018

Tuesday, 29 May 2018 - 11:37am

News on the Reserve Management Plan, a project to lift Te Reo Māori visibility in Whakatāne, and the Traffic and Speed Limits Bylaw.

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