Whakatāne District residents over the age of 80 are encouraged to circle Tuesday, 3 December in their calendar for the annual festive morning tea.

Road renewal works on the main western entrance to Whakatāne District are nearing completion, and Thornton Road will open to all motorists from this Sunday morning (10 November) - over a month ahead of schedule.

Whakatāne District Council is calling on the community to provide feedback on its draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy. 

The Whakatāne District is gearing up to celebrate its local Olympic heroes with a special parade in honour of Dame Lisa Carrington, Hayden Wilde, and Stacey Waaka.

As part of ongoing road improvements across the Rangitāiki Plains, motorists are reminded the northern section of West Bank Road, between Thornton Road and Greig Road, will close this Monday, November 4, 2024. 

Whakatāne District Council has taken a significant step toward addressing long-standing environmental and public health challenges in Matatā by securing a key piece of land for a centralised wastewater system.

A major road closure on Thornton Road has allowed Whakatāne District Council to refine the expected timeframes for improvement works underway on the district’s main western entrance.

Whakatāne District Council has officially adopted its new Freedom Camping Bylaw, along with key amendments to the Public Places Bylaw, following a thorough public consultation process.

A proposal for how to address growth and guide the future of the Eastern Bay of Plenty sub-region is now out for community feedback.