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Whakatāne boat ramps temporarily closed on Friday afternoon

Wednesday, 26 April 2017 - 9:11am

Whakatāne District Council is carrying out temporary maintenance work on the Whakatāne boat ramps on Friday, 28 April from 1 pm to 4:30 pm (around low tide of 2:24 pm).

Flooding and cyclone event updates: 18 – 21 April 2017

Saturday, 22 April 2017 - 8:00am

This page contains archived media updates from 18 – 21 April 2017 relating to the severe weather and flooding events.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Foundation makes donation to Edgecumbe residents

Friday, 21 April 2017 - 9:32am

The Buddhist Compassion Relief Foundation — Tzu Chi — will generously donate gift cards to the value of $700 to each Edgecumbe household from red/yellow stickered properties.

Flooding and cyclone event updates: 15 – 17 April 2017

Tuesday, 18 April 2017 - 8:00am

This page contains archived media updates from 15 – 17 April 2017 relating to the severe weather and flooding events.

Flooding and cyclone event updates: 13 – 14 April 2017

Saturday, 15 April 2017 - 7:00am

This page contains archived media updates from 13 – 14 April 2017 relating to the severe weather and flooding events.

Flooding and cyclone event updates: 11 – 12 April 2017

Wednesday, 12 April 2017 - 7:00pm

This page contains archived media updates from 11 – 12 April 2017 relating to the severe weather and flooding events.

Information for residents: flood vulnerability and landslide warning signs

Wednesday, 12 April 2017 - 12:35pm

In advance of more heavy rain due to hit our region, we are offering information on flood vulnerability and landslide warning signs for residents.

Flooding event updates: 9 – 10 April 2017

Tuesday, 11 April 2017 - 7:00am

This page contains archived media updates from 9 – 10 April 2017 relating to the severe weather and flooding events.

Interim Health Centre and Pharmacy for Edgecumbe residents to Open in Te Teko

Sunday, 9 April 2017 - 3:00pm

Thanks to He Tohunga Ora Mo Rangitaiki Trust, Riverslea Medical Centre and Edgecumbe Pharmacy will be fully operating from this Monday 10th April.

Flooding event updates: 7 – 8 April 2017

Sunday, 9 April 2017 - 10:00am

This page contains archived media updates from 7 – 8 April 2017 relating to the severe weather and flooding events.

Flooding event updates: 5 – 6 April 2017

Friday, 7 April 2017 - 10:00am

This page contains archived media updates from 5 – 6 April 2017 relating to the severe weather and flooding events.

Event planned for Cemeteries Week

Monday, 3 April 2017 - 2:32pm

Whakatāne’s Hillcrest Cemetery will hold an open day on Thursday, 6 April 2017 as part of New Zealand Cemeteries Week.

Council to investigate land-based White Island (Whakaari) centre

Monday, 3 April 2017 - 2:28pm

Whakatāne District Council is to investigate options for a land-based experiential centre to showcase White Island (Whakaari).

2017 Youth Council appointed

Thursday, 30 March 2017 - 2:35pm

The Whakatāne District’s new Youth Council kicked off its term with the first meeting of the year on 29 March 2017.

Closure marks Museum redevelopment milestone

Tuesday, 28 March 2017 - 4:12pm

The Whakatāne Museum and Research Centre has now closed in preparation for the upcoming redevelopment of the facility.

Pekatahi Bridge work halfway done

Tuesday, 28 March 2017 - 8:53am

A project to replace the Pekatahi Bridge deck on State Highway 2 has reached the half-way point, the NZ Transport Agency says.

Whakatāne turns it on for Oxfam

Monday, 27 March 2017 - 3:43pm

Whakatāne turned on a warm welcome for Oxfam Trailwalker 2017, with organisers saying the event was a huge success.

Piripai block sale process progressing

Monday, 27 March 2017 - 8:28am

The Whakatāne District Council has decided on a range of terms and conditions it would like to apply to a sale and purchase agreement for its land at 77 Bunyan Road, Piripai.

Council to retain Aquatic Centre operations

Monday, 27 March 2017 - 8:25am

The Whakatāne District Council has decided to continue the in-house operation of the Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

Free dog de-sexing programme

Tuesday, 21 March 2017 - 11:11am

The Whakatāne District Council will be offering free de-sexing for certain breeds of menacing dogs, thanks to funding from central government.

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