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
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We have to make some big decisions about how water services will be delivered to our community in the future.
Something not right in your neighbourhood? Let us know, and we'll look into it.
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
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.
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As a community, we have a big decision to make about how water services are delivered. And it's more than just about the water you drink, where rainwater goes, and flushing the loo! It’s about keeping things affordable and looking after the environment too. Tell us what you think at 5pm, Sunday 18 May 2025.
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is running a survey to understand how prepared our communities are for potential disasters. Your input is crucial for our mahi to help us provide the right resources and information.
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.
Give us general feedback or make enquiries. Bring attention to problems in your neighbourhood and request a service to fix them. Make a complaint about the Council's standard of service or another issue.
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Whakatāne District Council provides a wide range of services to its residents and ratepayers. In this section, you will find information on these services.