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CBD geotech study to start next week

Friday, 19 September 2014 - 2:13pm

An important geotechnical study of the ground conditions in Whakatāne’s central business district is set to begin next week.

Vehicle to be provided for Mayor

Friday, 19 September 2014 - 8:41am

The Whakatāne District Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to provide a Mayoral vehicle, with a maximum value of up to $43,000, excluding GST and including on-road costs.

Appointment of Community Representatives

Thursday, 18 September 2014 - 9:51am

The Whakatāne Allocation Committee requires three community representatives who are familiar with a broad range of local community and arts activities to serve on the committee for three years.

Public display of Quay Street wharf proposal

Thursday, 18 September 2014 - 9:18am

A public display of the pontoon wharf proposed for Quay Street in Whakatāne will be held at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – between 22 September and 3 October 2014.

Tendering workshop to assist local contractors

Thursday, 11 September 2014 - 1:20pm

The Whakatāne District Council is holding a workshop to help local contractors work through the complexities involved in writing and submitting successful tenders for local government contracts.

Remedial work on contaminated sites to be investigated

Wednesday, 10 September 2014 - 9:31am

The Whakatāne District Council is to investigate whether any remedial work is required to prevent environmental exposure to contaminated wood waste at sites on Council-owned land.

BNZ staff lend a helping hand

Tuesday, 9 September 2014 - 3:23pm

Seven staff of the Whakatāne branch of the Bank of New Zealand joined their colleagues throughout New Zealand and “Closed for Good” on 4 September 2014.

The future of the Rangitāiki River

Tuesday, 9 September 2014 - 1:18pm

Bay of Plenty Regional Council invites the public to have their say on their vision for the future of the Rangitāiki River.

Survey rates quality of life highly

Tuesday, 9 September 2014 - 8:14am

A perception survey commissioned by the Whakatāne District Council has found that district residents rate their ‘quality of life’ significantly higher than people living elsewhere in the country.

Projects funded to make the most of waste

Monday, 8 September 2014 - 1:50pm

Six Bay of Plenty waste reduction projects are being helped by a newly-launched fund to make the most of the region's waste resources.

Public Notice: Metal solvency in plumbing fittings

Monday, 8 September 2014 - 1:25pm

Whakatāne District Council advises water consumers that some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water that has been standing in the fittings for several hours.

United Bay working for the future

Monday, 1 September 2014 - 8:16am

The collective authorities of the Bay of Plenty have agreed on a united way forward to best contribute to the long term prosperity and well-being of the region and its communities.

New Code of Practice for Youth Council

Tuesday, 26 August 2014 - 3:58pm

The Whakatāne District Youth Council is formulating a new Code of Practice and gearing up for a busy spring.

2014 dog registration contest winner announced

Monday, 25 August 2014 - 3:42pm

The winner of Whakatāne District Council’s early bird dog registration draw was Jessica Mules from Coastlands with her dog Chip.

Whakatāne wardens to address national conference

Monday, 25 August 2014 - 3:36pm

Two of Whakatāne’s parking wardens are to address the New Zealand Parking Association’s national conference in September on the success of their body-worn cameras.

Clifton Road carpark assessment near completion

Monday, 25 August 2014 - 3:16pm

Work on the escarpment behind the Clifton Road carpark in Whakatāne is expected to be completed by the end of this week.

Council ends year in strong financial position

Friday, 22 August 2014 - 8:11am

Continued discipline around financial management has seen the Whakatāne District Council end the 2013/14 financial year with a rating surplus for the third consecutive year in a row.

New visitor guide, website for Whakatāne

Thursday, 21 August 2014 - 3:28pm

Whakatāne is gearing up for a busy tourist season with a brand new visitor guide and a new team leader at its award-winning Visitor Centre.

Ōhope Hill seal set for repair

Monday, 18 August 2014 - 4:16pm

Parts of the surface seal on Ōhope Road and a small section of Gorge Road are to be repaired as soon as warmer weather arrives. A reseal programme was successfully completed last summer, but issues have arisen with parts of the new surface, and this will require remedial action.

Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Award winner announced

Monday, 18 August 2014 - 4:14pm

Ben Pearce of Napier has won this year’s Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Award.

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