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Review aims to safeguard affordable pensioner housing

Monday, 23 June 2014 - 2:41pm

A social housing review being undertaken by the Whakatāne District Council aims to address the key issues likely to affect the provision of quality, affordable pensioner housing in the foreseeable future.

Online services unavailable Monday, 23 June

Monday, 23 June 2014 - 8:20am

Due to planned maintenance on the Council's internal systems, online services normally offered on this website will be unavailable between 7:30 pm and midnight on Monday, 23 June 2014.

Water supply interruption scheduled for Matatā

Wednesday, 18 June 2014 - 8:34am

A planned water supply interruption in Matatā will affect all residents and consumers and take place between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday, 21 June 2014.

Severe weather warning in effect

Wednesday, 11 June 2014 - 3:35pm

A severe weather warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty. No Civil Defence emergency currently exists.

New Zealand’s councils in sound financial health - LGNZ

Wednesday, 11 June 2014 - 1:31pm

According to Local Government New Zealand, a newly-released independent report shows councils are in a sound overall financial position.

Help us shape the future of the Rangitāiki River

Wednesday, 11 June 2014 - 10:24am

What does the Rangitāiki River mean to you? How can we protect and enhance the river, and balance its use with these values? Let us know so we can help plan for the river’s future.

Decisions made on Bunyan Road District Plan submissions

Monday, 9 June 2014 - 4:58pm

Decisions on the submissions and further submissions made to the Proposed Whakatāne District Plan with regard to development of Council-owned land at 60 and 77 Bunyan Road have now been publicly notified.

Average rates increase less than three percent

Monday, 9 June 2014 - 11:35am

The average rates rise for the Whakatāne District for the 2014/15 year will be less than three percent.

Sign up for civil defence text alerts

Thursday, 5 June 2014 - 3:57pm

Sign up now for free to receive civil defence text alerts in an emergency. These free text alerts will let you know if there’s a significant emergency in the region.

Eastern Bay of Plenty Schools: Our Natural Hazards Competition

Tuesday, 27 May 2014 - 1:31pm

Students from Ōpōtiki, Whakatāne and Kawerau are encouraged to get involved with hazard awareness in our region via a new contest.

New Tauranga Eastern Link roundabout replaces dangerous intersection

Tuesday, 27 May 2014 - 8:01am

The new Paengaroa roundabout has taken over traffic from the old SH2/SH33 intersection, which was identified as a high-risk intersection.

Abandoned properties for sale

Monday, 26 May 2014 - 9:06am

The forthcoming sale by tender of abandoned Murupara, Te Teko and Waimana properties presents an opportunity for private and real estate investors.

G. C. Caisley photographic exhibition at Te Kōputu

Thursday, 22 May 2014 - 1:41pm

The Whakatāne Museum and Research Centre is developing an exhibition and publication featuring the photographic work of Christopher George Caisley. The exhibition will be on display at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre from 18 July – 31 August.

Celebrate New Zealand Music Month at Te Kōputu

Wednesday, 21 May 2014 - 3:54pm

Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre - celebrates New Zealand Music Month with a free concert by local musician Greg Malcolm on Sunday 25 May 2014.

Annual Residents Survey to be held

Wednesday, 21 May 2014 - 3:46pm

Whakatāne District Council’s Annual Residents Survey will be held between 30 May and 10 June 2014.

NZTA awards $79 million contract for Bay of Plenty state highway maintenance

Tuesday, 20 May 2014 - 10:18am

NZTA has awarded a $79 million, seven-year contract for maintenance of Bay of Plenty area state highways.

Whakatāne District Council website highly ranked

Friday, 16 May 2014 - 3:27pm

Whakatāne District Council's recently redeveloped website has been ranked third-best among the 78 councils evaluated in the annual Association of Local Government Information Management rankings.

WDC seeks amendment to proposed coastal plan

Friday, 2 May 2014 - 8:18am

The Whakatāne District Council has asked the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to reconsider the draft text in its Proposed Regional Coastal Plan to ensure that the development of a vital economic driver for the District is not impeded.

Repairs still being carried out on streetlights following Easter weekend storm damage

Wednesday, 30 April 2014 - 9:55am

Following thunderstorms and associated lightning strikes during the Easter weekend weather events, many streetlights remain out in some areas, with repairs still being carried out.

Safety improvement projects to start on high-risk Eastern Bay highways

Wednesday, 30 April 2014 - 8:24am

NZ Transport Agency is committed to several projects aimed at improving safety at several high-risk sites on Eastern Bay of Plenty highways.

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