Recreation

Stuck for something fun to do today? In this section you'll find links to information that should give you some ideas.

Parks and Public Spaces

Its parks, reserves and playgrounds make Whakatāne a great place to live or visit.

Library

Whakatāne District Council has three community libraries in Murupara, Edgecumbe and Ōhope, and the Horizon Energy Group Library Whakatāne located in the Esplanade Mall, Kakahoroa Drive, Whakatāne.

Swimming Pools

Two public swimming pools are owned and operated by the Whakatāne District Council: the Murupara Community Swimming Pool, and the Whakatāne District Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

About the Council »

Whakatāne District Council's vision is to be known as the place of choice for people to live, work and play. Find out more about how we set out to achieve that through our people, initiatives, projects and governance.

Mayor and Councillors »

Community Boards »

Te Kōwhiringa pōti 2025 - Local elections 2025 »

Contact us »

Give us general feedback or make enquiries. Bring attention to problems in your neighbourhood and request a service to fix them. Make a complaint about the Council's standard of service or another issue.

Phone: 07 306 0500

Online enquiry form

Do it online

info@whakatane.govt.nz

Documents »

Whakatāne District Council has a number of documents available for public viewing, including:

Operative District Plan - 2017 »

Long Term Plan 2024-34 »

Residents »

This section contains information relevant to residents of the Whakatāne District and shortcuts to commonly-accessed services in other sections of this website.

Services »

Whakatāne District Council provides a wide range of services to its residents and ratepayers. In this section, you will find information on these services.

Online services