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Muka Youth Prints Exhibition - Adult viewing tonight only

Friday, 8 August 2014 - 10:10am

A rare opportunity to view prints by leading New Zealand artists is available for one-night only at Te Koputu.

Urgent Environment Court hearing sought

Monday, 4 August 2014 - 8:53am

The Whakatāne District Council will be requesting an urgent Environment Court hearing of appeals against the resource consents and notices of requirement issued for the Matatā Wastewater Scheme.

Change in Council opening hours

Monday, 4 August 2014 - 8:45am

The Whakatāne District Council’s Commerce Street civic centre is to open one hour later each Wednesday morning, as from 13 August.

Flags lowered to mark World War I Anniversary

Friday, 1 August 2014 - 9:21am

A ceremony to mark the beginning of the First World War for New Zealand will take place on Monday, 4 August at 10 am at the RSA flagpole in Mitchell Park.

Tendering seminar for local contractors

Monday, 28 July 2014 - 8:31am

A seminar is being developed to help local contractors work through the complexities involved in writing and submitting successful tenders for future local government contracts.

Coastlands tree removal to proceed

Friday, 18 July 2014 - 8:51am

The removal of most of the large ngaio trees from the beachfront reserve at the western end of the Coastlands subdivision is to proceed.

Guided tour returns for Māori language week

Friday, 18 July 2014 - 8:27am

Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – will host a free, guided tour of some of Whakatāne’s historical and culturally significant landmarks to mark Māori Language Week.

Economic growth vital - Grow Whakatāne Board

Wednesday, 9 July 2014 - 11:47am

The Grow Whakatāne Advisory Board has strongly advocated the need for economic development “intervention” to ensure a sustainable future for the community.

Project Kowhai

Wednesday, 9 July 2014 - 9:33am

Taiwan Cherry is listed as a restricted plant in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Pest Management Plan. Project Kowhai has been established to lead a community project to remove these trees.

Subsidised disposal of potentially harmful agrichemicals for farmers

Monday, 7 July 2014 - 10:03am

Agrecovery offers farmers the chance to safely dispose of potentially dangerous chemicals, with many free of charge or subsidised.

Water rates invoice error

Thursday, 3 July 2014 - 2:12pm

The Whakatāne District Council Water Rates invoices, which water consumers will have received over the last few days, incorrectly show a ‘Total due now’ balance of $0.00.

Council accepts Commissioners’ decisions

Wednesday, 2 July 2014 - 4:07pm

The Whakatāne District Council will not be appealing the Proposed District Plan independent Commissioners’ decisions relating to the proposed integrated development of Council-owned land at 77 and 60 Bunyan Road.

July 2014 holiday programmes

Wednesday, 2 July 2014 - 10:58am

Find out what's on in our district during the July 2014 holiday break.

Clifton Road car park closed

Tuesday, 1 July 2014 - 1:57pm

A geotech appraisal and inspection of the cliff face behind the Clifton Road car park in Whakatāne has been undertaken to assess the implications of a recent rock fall.

2014-15 Annual Plan adopted

Tuesday, 1 July 2014 - 1:53pm

The Whakatāne District Council’s Annual Plan and Fees and Charges for 2014/15 have now been adopted and take effect as from today.

No change to electoral system

Monday, 30 June 2014 - 4:31pm

The Whakatāne District Council has resolved not to make any changes to the current electoral system for the next two local government elections.

Council signals preferred social housing option

Monday, 30 June 2014 - 4:30pm

The Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee has signalled a clear preference for the future provision of social housing in the District.

Moutohorā Muttonbirds fly high in Melbourne

Monday, 30 June 2014 - 10:29am

Whakatāne District Council’s Moutohorā Muttonbirds were just half a point away from taking out the top spot in the 2014 Australasian Local Government Management Challenge.

Elected members’ remuneration reviewed

Tuesday, 24 June 2014 - 1:49pm

The New Zealand Remuneration Authority has reviewed and finalised remuneration for local government elected members for the 2014-2015 financial year.

Council welcomes Matatā wastewater consent findings

Monday, 23 June 2014 - 2:44pm

The Whakatāne District Council has welcomed the granting of resource consents for the construction and operation of a wastewater reticulation scheme to serve the Matatā community.

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