A number of our services can be accessed or requested online. If you have any questions or get stuck, give us a call on 07 306 0500.

Whakatāne Airport is the gateway to Whakatāne, the Sunshine Capital of New Zealand.

Whakatāne District Council’s Building and Planning team plans and manages the development of the natural and built environment in the District in a sustainable manner.

Find information you need to organise an event in the Whakatāne District.

Our Environmental Health Unit has wide ranging roles, from distributing public health information to undertaking environmental sound surveys.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand works hard at ensuring that the District acts responsibly and safely when any form of fire is involved.

Its parks, reserves and playgrounds make Whakatāne a great place to live or visit.

Roads and footpaths in the Whakatāne District, including how to report a fault and local Roading Report.

Two public swimming pools are owned and operated by the Whakatāne District Council: the Murupara Community Swimming Pool, and the Whakatāne District Aquatic and Fitness Centre.