The Council serves Whakatāne, Ōhope, Tāneatua, Edgecumbe, Matatā, Murupara and other communities throughout the Whakatāne District.
To contact us directly, please phone 07 306 0500 or email info@whakatane.govt.nz
Final results will be announced today (Friday, 17 October). Due to the high number of special votes being processed, the final declaration may not be made until this evening.
Warmer days, smoother ways. Planned seasonal road works 2025/2026.
The Council serves Whakatāne, Ōhope, Tāneatua, Edgecumbe, Matatā, Murupara and other communities throughout the Whakatāne District.
To contact us directly, please phone 07 306 0500 or email info@whakatane.govt.nz
Due to recent heavy rainfall, the Rūātoki Water Treatment Plant’s ultraviolet (UV) treatment system is currently unable to operate effectively. As a result, a Boil Water Notice is now in effect for all residents of Rūātoki. Read more about the boil water notice »
Thanks for standing for something, Whakatāne District. Voting closed at 12pm on 11 October. Preliminary results are now available.
Final results will be announced today (Friday, 17 October). Due to the high number of special votes being processed, Election Services has advised that the final declaration may not be made until this evening.
Whakatāne District Council's vision is to be known as the place of choice for people to live, work and play. Find out more about how we set out to achieve that through our people, initiatives, projects and governance.
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