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
Weather event impacts
Access between Whakatāne District and Ōpōtiki is currently cut off due to flooding and multiple road closures and a boil water notice is in place for Rūātoki residents.
Weather event details | Boil Water Notice for Rūātoki | Flooding cuts Whakatāne District access to Ōpōtiki »
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Whakatāne District Council
Boil Water Notice for Rūātoki
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 »
Flooding cuts Whakatāne District access to Ōpōtiki
Access between Whakatāne District and Ōpōtiki is currently cut off due to flooding and multiple road closures. Read the media release »
Kai Safe - Food Safety Training
If you are a business making or selling kai/food this is for you – invest in your business for the future.
Te Kōwhiringa pōti 2025 - Local elections 2025
Local elections, held every three years, are an opportunity for residents and ratepayers to vote for a mayor and councillors. The next local election will be held on Saturday, 11 October 2025.
