Bay of Plenty Regional Council has agreed to public notification of a private plan change proposed by Whakatāne District Council to manage unacceptable risks to life and property in the Awatarariki Debris Flow risk zone at Matatā.

Organisers of the 2018 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award 3D have counted all the votes and are thrilled to announce the winner of the Law Creative People’s Choice Award.  

Two of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists, the duo known as Edwards + Johann, arrive in Whakatāne in mid-April.

The Whakatane District Council is looking to reduce ongoing de-silting costs at the Matata Lagoon - Te Awa O Te Atua - and will seek stakeholder feedback before investigating possible future management options.

Following the recent presentation of a petition on the need for safe road crossing points in Ōhope for people with disabilities, and other submissions on the safety and comfort of people with mobility issues on urban streets generally, Council Transportation staff investigated the various points raised.

Getting fit is taking on a whole new meaning at the Horizon Energy Group Whakatāne Library, with fun sessions of an informative rather than physical nature planned for book lovers.

The Whakatāne District's latest walking and cycling asset will be officially opened on Saturday, marking the completion of a long-held dream of making the changing moods and estuarine beauty of the Ōhiwa Harbour more accessible to the community.

A favourite local character, the little kiwi, returns next month in local author Nikki Slade Robinson’s latest children’s publication, Weka’s Waiata and shares wisdom about the importance of whanau (family) and aroha (love).  Fans young and old are invited to the official launch day, right here in New Zealand’s Kiwi capital - Whakatāne!

This weekend (17-18 March), Whakatane will host the Whai Ora Spirited Women’s Adventure Race and many local women are taking part.