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Debris flow risks assessed for Awatarariki properties

Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 11:49am

A report on the options for managing debris flow hazard affecting properties in Matatā’s Awatararariki Stream fanhead was received by the Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee on Wednesday, 11 December.

Tourism leaders to visit Whakatāne

Monday, 9 December 2013 - 9:49am

The directors and executives of the New Zealand Tourism Export Council will meet local industry and civic leaders and sample some of the area’s key attractions during a two-day stay in Whakatāne in May next year.

Advisory Board members sought

Friday, 6 December 2013 - 8:47am

Whakatāne District Council seeks to make appointments to the Plains Water Supply Advisory Board and the Grow Whakatāne Advisory Board.

Tsunami false alerts a top priority

Tuesday, 3 December 2013 - 3:12pm

Eastern Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is working to get to the bottom of last night’s tsunami false alert and is giving the matter the highest priority.

Whakatāne River dredging begins

Monday, 2 December 2013 - 2:18pm

Dredging of the Whakatāne harbour entrance recently got underway, and while this work is essential to maintaining the safety of our harbour it is likely to cause some disruption for reserve users at the Whakatāne Heads over the next few weeks.

Health warning issued for Sullivan Lake

Friday, 29 November 2013 - 9:47am

A health warning has been issued for Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne. Routine water test results have found blooms of blue-green algae, which can be toxic.

TV Takeback teams up with Fire Service fundraisers

Tuesday, 26 November 2013 - 12:00am

This Saturday, Whakatāne residents can make double the difference in a positive way. Whakatāne District Council and CReW have teamed up with the Whakatāne Fire Service to help people recycle their old TVs, raising money for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand at the same time.

Iwi role in Council decision-making to be discussed

Monday, 18 November 2013 - 12:00am

The chairpersons and chief executives of all seven Iwi in the Whakatāne District have been invited to a hui to discuss opportunities for Māori participation in Council decision-making.

Mayor asks Whakatāne District’s men to take The Pledge

Monday, 11 November 2013 - 12:00am

Today marks the start of the 2013 White Ribbon Campaign to end men’s violence towards women. This kicks off with Mayors throughout the country taking The Pledge ‘to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards women’.

Youth retail enterprise on the way

Monday, 11 November 2013 - 12:00am

Today, 136 The Strand is an unused shop awaiting demolition to create a new pedestrian plaza linking Whakatāne’s main retail area to the river-edge. In a matter of days, it will be hive of activity and youthful entrepreneurial spirit.

Shellfish toxin warning extended along Bay of Plenty coastline

Friday, 8 November 2013 - 12:00am

A shellfish toxin warning issued in October for the Bay of Plenty has been extended to the Whakatāne District. Shellfish in Whakatāne, Ōhope and Ōpōtiki should be considered unsafe for human consumption until further notice.

A media release from Toi Te Ora Public Health Service, reproduced below, provides further details.

Following ongoing shellfish toxin monitoring the Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) warning has been extended eastwards along the Bay of Plenty coastline.

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