Contamination in greenwaste and recycling bins is seeing too much compostable and recyclable material being sent to landfill.

Event organisers who want to apply for a special licence to sell or supply alcohol are reminded they need to submit applications at least 20 working days ahead of their planned summer events.

To reduce speeds and make it safer for people to cross the main road through Matatā, Whakatāne District Council is installing two new raised crossings.

Reducing waste is key for three local business who have had a little helping hand towards achieving their waste reduction goals.

Council-owned and operated oxidation ponds across the Whakatāne District will be fenced off and escape points built in to improve site safety.

With voting packs for the 2022 Whakatāne District Election arriving in mailboxes from tomorrow (Friday, 16 September), residents and ratepayers across the rohe are being encouraged to tick off three important steps; vote, pack and drop off.

The results of the Whakatāne District Council’s latest annual residents’ survey have shown a solid improvement in the community’s perceptions of several Council services and activities.