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About the Council

The Whakatane District Council's

Vision: to be known as the place of choice for people to live, work and play

In achieving our vision

  • Our community will be safe and surrounded by people who are friendly and caring.
  • Businesses will be thriving
  • There will be respect for and pride in our history.
  • We will be successful guardians of our natural environment

Purpose: to lead the Whakatane District to sustainable economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being:

As a District Council we will achieve this through:

  • Good governance, leadership and advocacy.
  • Integrated long term planning.
  • Effective and reliable community infrastructure.
  • Outstanding service delivery

 

Council People

Whakatane District Council supports and facilitates sustainable community growth and development. Council people make a vital contribution towards social well-being, in partnership with central government and local iwi, businesses, education providers and community groups.

Council Initiatives

In this section you will find information about Whakatane District Council's community initiatives.

Job Vacancies

Working at Whakatane District Council means being part of a motivated, professional and customer focused team in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful districts.

Elections 2013

Elections are held every three years in conjunction with the Local Electoral Act 2001 and the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 (and amendments).

By-Elections

Extraordinary Vacancy - Murupara Community Board

Council History

A brief history of Whakatane District Council, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Governance

This section outlines the committee structure adopted by Council and appointments of Councillors to outside organisations.

Public Meetings

Find out when public meetings are happening at Whakatane District Council, and get minutes and agendas.

Sister Cities

The Whakatane District Sister Cities Association has two Sister City relationships - one with Kamagaya in Japan and the other with Warwick in Australia. It also has a Friendship Agreement with Kita Tachibana (now Shibukawa City) in Japan.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

This outlines the dates for Council, committees, sub-committees, community boards and various other meetings. Agendas and unconfirmed minutes of the meetings are included here. Agendas are available from the Council offices and libraries at least two working days before the meeting.