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Positive audit opinion for Council financial statements
Audit NZ has confirmed an unqualified opinion in relation to the Whakatāne District Council’s 2017/18 financial statements.
Runway safety area extension work delayed
The extension to the western 'runway end safety area' at Whakatāne Airport has been delayed, following the discovery of several shell 'middens' by the earthworks contractor.
Contaminated recycling causing problems
Increasing contamination issues are affecting the cost of operating the Whakatāne District's kerbside recycling service.
Feedback sought on draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw
The Whakatane District Council’s Policy Committee has approved the release of the Draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2018 for community feedback, as part of a review of its Consolidated Bylaw, which expires this year.Draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2018
Murupara Aquatic Centre season opening
The Murupara Aquatic Centre will open its 2018/19 season with a day of family fun on Saturday, 20 October. Saturday's opening will be highlighted by heaps of games, a free sausage sizzle and the availability of the pool’s giant inflatable from 11 am till 3 pm.
Awakaponga Hall insurance policy to be transferred
The Whakatāne District Council’s Projects and Services Committee has recommended that the Council fund the insurance excess for damage to the Awakaponga Hall caused by the April 2017 storm events, and then transfer the policy to the hall owner.
Stunning Whakaari exhibit now open
Whakaari/White Island’s status as the Whakatāne District’s iconic tourist attraction has been highlighted in a stunning new exhibit at the Whakatane i-SITE.
Port Ōhope cargo shed recladding recommended
The Whakatāne District Council's Projects and Services Committee has recommended that the deteriorating, asbestos-containing cladding on the Eastern Cargo Shed at the Port Ōhope wharf be replaced with Colour Steel.
Artist Talk - all welcome
An artist talk hosted by photographer James Stanbridge this weekend will provide a special insight into the creative journey which has brought his latest exhibition, Nature is my Church: Visions of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, to life.
Greenprint for Whakatāne tackles food sovereignty
Community initiative, 'Greenprint for Whakatāne', will hold a hui (meeting) on Thursday, 18 October to bring together like-minded locals who are keen to work together for food sovereignty.
Whakatāne - Where kiwi wander! Bronze kiwi sculptures on display at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi Whakatāne Library & Exhibition Centre
Ten life-sized life-like bronze kiwi sculptures will be on display at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi Whakatāne Library & Exhibition Centre from 6th - 31st October. The exhibit will be Whakatāne's first chance to see the new sculptures which will form a scavenger hunt and education arts trail through the town.
Holiday Fun at HEG Whakatāne Library
The Horizon Energy Group Whakatāne Library has heaps of fun activities planned for the school holidays, with a programme offering something for everyone.
Dog owners urged to be considerate
The Whakatāne District Council is urging residents using the new Ōhiwa Harbourside Trail to be considerate when exercising their dogs. Council has received a number of complaints regarding an increase in the amount of dog mess left on and around the trail, largely due to dogs that are not on leads, and owners who are not living up to their responsibilities.
ShakeOut 2018
At 09:30am on 18 October 2018, New Zealand will be taking part in ShakeOut, an international earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi (walk). It's important that you, your family and friends know what to do in the event of an earthquake or tsunami so this is the perfect opportunity to prepare.
Council Chief Executive appointment announced
Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced that Stephanie O’Sullivan has been appointed Chief Executive of the Whakatāne District Council. Ms O'Sullivan will take up her new role on 19 November.
Council website tops national rankings
The Whakatāne District Council’s website has been ranked as the best local government site in the country, for the fourth year in a row.
Poetry Slam event at Te Kōputu
All local spoken word performers are invited to a poetry slam event at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – on Wednesday 26 September. Doors open at 5:15 pm and the event kicks off at 5:30 pm.
Hīkoi to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week
Whakatāne District Council invited the community to join in its celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week. The Council’s Pou Tikanga (Māori Cultural Advisor), Pouroto Ngāropō, guided staff on a hīkoi around significant sites in the Whakatāne CBD.
Eastern Bay schools join BikeReady initiative
Eastern Bay Road Safety Programme partners, ACC and NZTA, have invested in a national cycling education system through a programme called BikeReady. The BikeReady programme was established to assist people to develop skills suited to their stage of cycling, from learning bike-handling skills in primary school, through to learning to ride safely on the road.
Infinitely Varied displayed in exhibition of Kelliher Art Trust works
Whakatāne will be treated to a collection of prizewinning New Zealand landscape paintings from the Kelliher Art Trust collection, when a three-stop gallery tour lands in Te Kōputu in September.
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