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Local councils consider future form and function

Wednesday, 5 November 2014 - 3:29pm

Local councils in and around the Bay of Plenty are being asked to consider a project that would help them gain a greater understanding of the issues and opportunities related to the form and function of local government in the region.

Tree removal for Wainui Road

Tuesday, 4 November 2014 - 8:17am

Tree removal work will commence on Wainui Road on Wednesday, 5 November 2014. The work will extend from Te Kooti Road through to Tauwhare Pā and will take approximately four weeks to complete.

Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Walkway improvements

Friday, 31 October 2014 - 8:15am

The installation of replacement barrier rails on the West End-Ōtarawairere Bay section of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Walkway may lead to minor delays for walkers over the next few weeks.

Routine fire hydrant maintenance scheduled

Wednesday, 29 October 2014 - 1:25pm

The Whakatāne District Council and Whakatāne Volunteer Fire Brigade will undertake a fire hydrant flushing programme throughout Whakatāne in November.

Proposed Museum redevelopment considered

Tuesday, 28 October 2014 - 7:14am

A series of recommendations for the proposed redevelopment of the Whakatāne Museum and Research Centre will be considered by the Whakatāne District Council on 6 November.

Murupara pool opens with “Pool Party”

Friday, 24 October 2014 - 12:06pm

The Murupara pool will commence the summer season on Saturday, 25 October 2014 with a “Pool Party” open day.

Maraetōtara stormwater works start next week

Thursday, 23 October 2014 - 8:29am

The first stage of a major stormwater system upgrade in the vicinity of Ōhope’s Maraetōtara Stream is expected to begin next week.

A ‘shot in the arm’ for the retail sector

Wednesday, 15 October 2014 - 12:40pm

Retail entrepreneur Suzie Johnson will administer a ‘shot in the arm’ for the local retail sector later this month, via a series of events organised by the Whakatāne District Council.

Whakatāne/Ōhope tourism website substantially upgraded

Thursday, 9 October 2014 - 12:20pm

The Whakatāne District’s tourism website, www.whakatane.com, has undergone a significant redevelopment. The new version of the website launched today.

Transportation study for Landing Road bridge roundabout

Thursday, 9 October 2014 - 11:03am

The Whakatāne District Council will undertake a study of traffic flows through the Landing Road bridge roundabout over the coming weeks.

Visitor Information Centre wins 2014 Yammer Award

Thursday, 9 October 2014 - 10:54am

The Whakatāne District Council’s Visitor Information Centre has won the 2014 Yammer award.

Increased electronic access to Library resources

Thursday, 9 October 2014 - 8:57am

Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – is pleased to announce that it is now possible to access the Fundview and Breakout databases from outside the Library.

Tendering workshops prove popular

Tuesday, 7 October 2014 - 10:44am

Workshops explaining the complexities involved in writing and submitting successful tenders for local government contracts have proven popular with Whakatāne contractors.

Economic development funding increase proposed

Tuesday, 7 October 2014 - 10:43am

The Whakatāne District Council has signalled a likely increase in funding for economic development and tourism and events promotion from 2015/16 onwards.

Advocate to be appointed for Awatarariki fanhead property owners

Friday, 3 October 2014 - 9:44am

The Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee has adopted recommendations which aim to promote a collaborative resolution to the longstanding issues affecting properties devastated by a 2005 debris flow from the Awatarariki Stream, at the western end of Matatā.

Movies Under the Stars returns

Friday, 3 October 2014 - 8:33am

Movies Under the Stars, the popular fundraising event organised by the Whakatāne District Youth Council, is to be held again on Saturday, 4 October 2014.

Sunday siren test good result - with lessons learned

Monday, 29 September 2014 - 2:53pm

Eastern Bay of Plenty Civil Defence would like to thank residents for a successful test of the alerting sirens and stingers on Sunday and the feedback received so far to help fine tune the system for the future.

Holiday activities at Te Kōputu

Monday, 29 September 2014 - 9:47am

Find out about activities available at the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre during the 2014 spring holiday break.

Annual Report adopted

Friday, 26 September 2014 - 3:56pm

The Whakatāne District Council’s audited 2013/14 Annual Report has now been adopted and will be available for online inspection before the end of next week.

Spring 2014 holiday programmes

Monday, 22 September 2014 - 1:29pm

Find a list of programmes available over the Spring 2014 holiday break.

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