Our main office will be closed Tuesday, 6 February 2024 in observance of Waitangi Day. Most Council services will either have reduced opening hours or be closed entirely.
Normal hours will resume Wednesday, 7 February 2024.
A full list of services' opening hours during Waitangi Day is available below.
Refuse
Refuse collection will take place as normal.
| Date | Whakatāne Refuse Transfer Station | Murupara Transfer Station and Recycling Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6 February | 9 am - 4 pm | 2:30 pm - 5 pm |
Recycling Park and Transfer Station services and opening hours »
District Council offices
- Whakatāne District Council office: Closed Tuesday, 6 February
- Murupara Library and Service Centre: Closed Tuesday, 6 February
Aquatic Centres
| Date | Whakatāne Aquatic Centre / Gym | Murupara Aquatic Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6 February | 7 am - 6 pm | 10 am - 6 pm |
Find out more about our aquatic centres »
Lifelong Learning - Libraries, Art and Heritage Galleries
| Date | Whakatāne | Ōhope | Edgecumbe | Murupara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6 February | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
Find out more about our libraries »
Whakatāne Museum and Research Centre - Te Whare Taonga ō Taketake
- Tuesday, 6 February: Closed.
Visitor Centre
- Tuesday, 6 February: Closed.
Whakatāne Holiday Park
- Tuesday, 6 February: 9 am - 8 pm
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