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No inorganic waste collection service

Tuesday, 24 October 2017 - 12:19pm

The Whakatāne District Council's Projects and Services Committee has decided not to proceed with a kerbside inorganic waste collection service, or with free or reduced-cost inorganic waste disposal days at the Whakatāne Transfer Station.

Feedback sought on draft District Reserve Management Plan

Thursday, 19 October 2017 - 2:13pm

A draft District Reserve Management Plan has been approved for community consultation by the Whakatāne District Council’s Projects and Services Committee.

Murupara pool season starts this weekend

Monday, 16 October 2017 - 8:17am

The opening of the Murupara pool this weekend will be marked by loads of family fun.

Awakeri War Memorial Hall sale completed

Thursday, 12 October 2017 - 6:25pm

The sale of the Awakeri War Memorial Hall will be completed overnight and the property transferred to new ownership.

Wharaurangi lighting project supported

Thursday, 12 October 2017 - 1:48pm

The Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board is strongly supportive of an initiative to install some form of lighting display in Wharaurangi.

Grass roots rugby festival a hit in Whakatane

Wednesday, 11 October 2017 - 8:39am

The inaugural Junior Rugby Festival successfully kicked off last weekend, with 15 teams from across the North Island hosted by the Te Teko and Paroa Rugby Clubs.

Last chance for free DDT Muster

Tuesday, 10 October 2017 - 9:08am

Farmers are being urged to check sheds and chemical stores for DDT or other banned pesticides as The Great DDT Muster does a final sweep of the country.

Waste Collection Truck Involved in Fatal Accident

Friday, 6 October 2017 - 2:40pm

Whakatāne District Council Chief Executive Marty Grenfell expresses his sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of the driver of the Waste Management New Zealand Limited refuse truck involved in a fatal accident with a train this morning.

Whakatāne District Council going paper-light

Friday, 6 October 2017 - 11:17am

Whakatāne District Council is adopting a ‘paper-light’ environment in the interests of increasing efficiency and reducing risk, as well as addressing its carbon footprint.

'Kennel drive' to seek shelter for dogs

Friday, 6 October 2017 - 11:15am

The Whakatāne District Council and Whakatāne SPCA are joining forces on a ‘kennel drive’ to provide unused shelters for animals that are being kept in poor conditions or inadequate housing.

Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy to be sent out for public consultation

Thursday, 5 October 2017 - 1:35pm

The Whakatāne District Council will seek community feedback on a Draft Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy, which could potentially allow any retailer in the District to trade on Easter Sunday, if they choose to do so.

America’s Cup visit the fruition of local business leader’s desire to help Edgecumbe’s recovery

Tuesday, 3 October 2017 - 10:06am

The America’s Cup visit to Edgecumbe Monday, 9 October will see members of Emirates Team New Zealand bring the ‘Auld Mug’ to the township to help boost morale and highlight the fact that Edgecumbe is firmly back in business.

Combined Waters Bylaw adoption recommended

Thursday, 28 September 2017 - 3:05pm

Following a public consultation process and amendments to address submissions, the Whakatāne District Council’s proposed Combined Waters Bylaw has been adopted by the Council.

Safe Boating focus at Aquatic Centre

Wednesday, 27 September 2017 - 10:47am

Getting out on the water is one of our District’s great attractions, and the Whakatāne Aquatic Centre wants to make sure you get safely back on dry land.

Awakeri War Memorial Hall sale confirmed

Tuesday, 26 September 2017 - 3:00pm

The Whakatāne District Council has confirmed its previous decision to sell the Awakeri War Memorial Hall to the owner of the adjacent land, to facilitate the development of a significant tourism venture.

Feedback sought on new Resource Management fees

Tuesday, 26 September 2017 - 11:06am

Resource Management Amendment Act changes which take effect from 18 October have resulted in a number of proposed amendments to the Whakatāne District Council’s fees and charges.

The America’s Cup is coming to Edgecumbe!

Thursday, 21 September 2017 - 4:15pm

Edgecumbe is in for a boost, with Emirates Team New Zealand bringing the America’s Cup to town during the upcoming September school holidays.

'Pre-consultation' for possible Easter Sunday trading policy

Wednesday, 20 September 2017 - 11:21am

The Whakatāne District Council is to undertake an initial 'pre-consultation' process over the next fortnight to gather information on retailer and community Easter Sunday trading preferences.

Whakatāne District Council takes Supreme Website Award for third year running

Tuesday, 19 September 2017 - 1:15pm

Whakatāne District Council has won the ALGIM Supreme Website Award, sponsored by ReadSpeaker, for the third year running at ALGIM’s 2017 Spring Web & Digital and Customer Experience Conference.

"Many positives" in emergency response review

Monday, 18 September 2017 - 11:27am

An independent review of the Whakatāne District Council's response to the April flooding and storm emergency has highlighted "many positives", as well as improvement areas for local, regional and national emergency management organisations to consider.

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