Whakatāne District Council is offering rent relief to its leaseholders and tenants who were affected by the most recent Covid-19 lockdown.

The newest member of the Whakatāne Libraries and Galleries team has wasted no time launching into some overdue cleaning of the iconic amo (upright figures) at Te Kōputu. These taonga originated from Awanuiārangi, the meeting house used by Te Kooti, in 1883.

When coffee cart owner Jenny Mays became concerned about how many disposable cups she was handing out to customers, she decided to do something about it.

E-bikes, stand-up paddleboards, yummy food and ice-cold drinks are on the menu this summer as Whakatāne District Council activates one of our district's top waterfront locations.

A significant upgrade of the main Whakatāne District Council office is set to begin this year and staff will soon be relocating to temporary office locations ahead of work commencing.

Dredging of the Whakatāne harbour entrance will begin soon to maintain the safety of the river and harbour.

A new interactive platform launched by Whakatāne District Council will publicly showcase the results from its ongoing energy management programme.

Whakatāne District Mayor Judy Turner says she was not surprised by the announcement that the Government will continue its Three Waters Reform programme.

Have you ever wanted to exhibit your art, but not sure where to begin? The Whakatāne Art Gallery team is now looking for exhibition ideas for 2022.