About the Council

The broad long-term purpose of the Whakatane District Council as the Territorial Authority is described by its Mission Statement.

Purpose

Great services, excellent delivery

We provide governance, leadership and advocacy for the people of the District;
We provide quality infrastructure including community facilities, roads, sewerage, water and stormwater systems;
We deliver regulatory services focused on public heleth, safety and wellbeing;
We develop long-term plans and strategies to provide a framework for change and sustainable development in our community.

Vision

'To be respected by our community for the provision and delivery of excellent services which ensure that both present and future generations have:

A quality environment in which to enjoy our great climate
A respect for and pride in our history
A community that is friendly and caring;
A place that is known to be the best to live, work and play in and where people want to come.

The Council will establish strategic and operational plans, set goals and objectives, and measure performance, consistent with the Mission Statement. In doing so, the Council will be guided by a set of consistent and dependable role statements, principles and values, which act as guidelines and standards for its decisions and 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.

Local Elections 2010

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

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.

Agendas and Minutes

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