Whakatane District Council’s Building and Planning team plans and manages the development of the natural and built environment in the District in a sustainable manner. The team endeavours to ensure that the quality and quantity of the District's resources are maintained and enhanced.

Whakatane District has four libraries developed to meet the demand by residents for a library service.  They initially started as voluntary libraries stocked by donation and subscription.  In 1956 the Council assumed total responsibility for the libraries (funding and management).  

Opened in 1972 the Whakatane District Museum and Gallery presents an ever changing programme of exhibitions which include items from our extensive collections as well as local, national and international artworks. We currently have 3 exhibition spaces; the Gallery, Museum Display and the Cabinet of Curiosities, which offer a range of viewing experiences.

Whakatane Museum and Gallery website - (opens in a new window)