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Animal Control

2/07/2009 5:02:34 p.m.

Central Government has by implementing the Dog Control Act 1996 and all amendments again shown its commitment to maintaining a balance between people enjoying the benefits of responsible dog ownership and people being safe from dogs.

LTCCP 2004-2014

2/07/2009 12:31:44 p.m.

This is the Council's first Long-term Council Community Plan covering the period 2004-2014.  The Plan was adopted by the Council in June 2004.  A copy of this plan is available below:

LTCCP 2006-2016

2/07/2009 12:30:34 p.m.

This is the Council's second Long-term Council Community Plan covering the period 2006-2016.  The Plan was adopted by the Council in June 2006.  A copies of this plan is available below for downloading:

Whakatane Roads and Footpaths

30/06/2009 5:02:54 p.m.

Whakatane District Council is involved in many aspects of the development, maintenance and activities that take place on the district's roads and streets.

Council Initiatives - BoPLASS Statement of Intent

30/06/2009 4:37:07 p.m.

Whakatane District Council has joined hands with other Bay of Plenty Region councils' to form a Council Controlled Organisation to investigate, develop and deliver shared services. The Company known as BoPLASS is expected deliver benefits to

Whakatane District - Living with the sun

Whakatane Map

The Whakatane District in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is one of the most diversely beautiful areas in New Zealand. Sandy beaches are predominant along the 54 kilometres of coastline that stretches from Otamarakau in the west to Ohiwa in the east. Central areas include fertile lowlands and farming areas on the Rangitaiki Plains through to Murupara. Te Urewera National Park in the south, which makes 41% of the district, is protected native forest and is home to a rich array of flora and fauna.
The total area of the district covers 433,000ha or 4,442km2.

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WDC Web Forum




 

The Consultation Period has now closed. Hearings are on as follows: 17-19 and 22 June 2009. On Thursday 18  June 2-5pm hearings will be held in Murupara.

 Contribute to the LTCCP 2009-19 by logging on to the Whakatane District Council Web Forum.

 

Whakatane Council Services

Building Control

Building Control Officers are available to help you with information on: when a consent is required, how to apply, whether a consent will affect your rates.

Rates Information

Find out about paying rates, direct debits, rates rebates, relief and remissions.

Emergency Management

For information about Civil Defence, Rural Fire, download a fire permit application or find out how to join the Emergency Response Team.

Have your say

Our Journey into the Future... You can have your say on the Council's Policies, Projects, Ten-year Council Community Plan,  Annual Plan, Draft Port Ohope Concept.

 

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