The Local Government Commission has received a reorganization initiative proposing changes to the boundary between Kawerau District and Whakatane District.  The Commission has adopted a process, under clause 7, Schedule 3 of the Local Government Act 2022, for investigating proposed changes.  

The Commission is now inviting feedback from members of the public in relation to the proposed boundary changes.  The effect of the proposed changes would be to transfer four parcels of land in three separate areas from Whakatane District to Kawerau District:

A social media post published to the Whakatāne Notice Board Facebook group has prompted Whakatāne District Council to clarify misinformation being spread.

Changes to speed limits outside rural schools are coming as Whakatāne District Council works to make streets safer for everyone.

To keep Whakatāne Airport safe, Whakatāne District Council will be starting work next week to remove and trim trees at the airport entrance lane.

Whakatāne District Council advises that due to the large volume of special votes to process there will unfortunately be a delay in receiving final election results.

A new pontoon jetty will be the final touch on Whakatāne District Council’s upgrade of the Whakatāne Boat Ramp area.