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
Severe Weather Warning - 3 July 2025
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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.
- Boil all water for at least 3 minutes before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or preparing food.
- If using an electric kettle or jug, you may need to boil the water twice to reach this duration.
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.
Find out more about the upcoming elections »
Annual Plan, Te Mahere ā-tau 2025/26
Every three years we set a big-picture direction for the next decade in what’s called a Long Term Plan. In the years between, we check in with an Annual Plan.
