A successful traffic flow trial at the Landing Road bridge roundabout, which will come to an end this Friday, has demonstrated significant benefits for traffic entering the Whakatāne urban area from SH30.

The Whakatāne A&P Show opens today, and organisers are promising something for everyone, with a host of attractions both on the field and off. 

Stormwater infrastructure in the Maraetotara East area of Ōhope is to receive a major upgrade with the installation of a new stormwater reticulation system. The work is scheduled to begin on 3 October 2016 and will be undertaken by Waiotahi Contractors.

The Whakatāne District Council is inviting all Council venue users and event organisers to a workshop on the new Health and Safety Act 2015. 

Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – is now offering free Beginners Computer Skills sessions.

There has been a large slip onto the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Walkway between Ōhope and Ōtarawairere Bay. Due to the hazardous nature of the slip, the amount of slip material and partial loss of safety barriers, this section of track is now fully closed until further notice.

The Whakatāne District Council has adopted a recommendation that its Piripai landholding be placed on the market in November. 

The Whakatāne District Council has decided that the land leased by the Whakatāne Holiday Park will retain its current recreation reserve status, to ensure that it remains available to support future tourism growth.

The Whakatāne Intermediate School HALO Care Group has organised a ‘Take Pride in your Backyard’ Clean-up event around Awatapu Lagoon on Friday, 16 September.