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Murupara Healthy Homes Project milestone
Murupara's Healthy Homes Project has reached another milestone, with Te Ika Whenua Hauora taking on the additional responsibility of seeking and securing project funding.
Let's talk about stormwater
The Whakatāne District Council is reviewing the management of its stormwater systems, including the quantity and quality of the water entering our streams, rivers and beaches. This is driven in part by the need to obtain a Comprehensive Stormwater Consent for the Whakatāne urban area.
Annual Grants applications close next week
Groups providing social services to the residents of the Whakatāne District have until Friday next week (3 August) to apply for funding support from the Whakatāne District Council’s Annual Grants Scheme.
Capital Collection Exhibition Gallery Talk
Come along and enjoy Laura’s insights as a kaitiaki of the Capital’s ever-expanding collection, which includes Mayoral portraits, textiles, photography, painting, and works by some of New Zealand’s most well-known artists.
SAAB 340A ‘introductory service’ this weekend
Air Chathams advises that it will be utilising its SAAB 340A airliner to provide an introductory Auckland-Whakatāne scheduled flight service this weekend.
Renewable energy proposal received
A proposed renewable energy trial programme, prepared by Meridian Energy for the Whakatāne District Council, will be subject to a ‘due diligence’ process to assess any financial and building structure implications.
Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Walkway improvements commence soon
Stage two of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Walkway upgrade - from Kapu Te Rangi junction to the Kōhī Point Lookout - may lead to minor delays for walkers during the coming weeks.
Council Zero Carbon Bill submission
The Whakatāne District Council’s submission on the Ministry for the Environment’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill supports net zero emissions of long-lived greenhouse gases by 2050 and the stabilisation of short-lived gases, such as methane, at or below existing levels.
Two-year lease extension for Ōhope Lions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – is to close on Sundays through the winter and early spring.
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