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Section of Wainui Road to close for bridge repair
Local commuters and visitors to the region are advised of an upcoming road closure affecting a key transport corridor linking Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki Districts.
Public invited to Matatā Wastewater drop-in
Whakatāne District Council is holding a drop-in this Saturday, 30 September to give the Matatā community an opportunity to ask questions about the wastewater project.
The event will be at the Matatā Rugby Club from 10am to 2pm. The session will be in an ‘open-house format’, allowing community members to drop in and out as they please.
Major road layout changes coming for Landing Road neighbourhood
Whakatāne District Council is advising caution for motorists travelling through the Landing Road roundabout site and nearby streets as changes to road layouts are rolled out from Monday.
New community board members elected unopposed
The Murupara Community Board will welcome two new members after they were elected unopposed in a recent by-election.
Whakatāne to become a reorua/bilingual centre
Whakatāne is becoming reorua in a partnership between Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa and Whakatāne District Council.
Funding approved for storm damaged Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway
Whakatāne District Council is delighted the district’s much loved Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway will be restored to its former glory following a funding announcement from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Council will receive $451,000 to co-fund the repair work required to restore and enhance the much-loved walkway.
Traffic delays expected in Whakatāne from September 11
Whakatāne District Council is advising drivers to expect and plan for significant disruption to travel from next week as work ramps up on the Landing Road roundabout.
Have your say on proposed changes to Council’s fees and charges
Whakatāne District Council is proposing price adjustments to its Fees and Charges Schedule and wants to hear from the public on those changes.
Community handed the pen on draft redevelopment plans
Mā Koutou, Mā Tātau - Our People, Our SpacesWhakatāne District Council today agreed to progress with community consultation on draft plans for the potential re-development of Whakatāne War Memorial Hall and Rex Morpeth Park.
Tackling climate change together
Whakatāne District Council is working on updating its Climate Change Strategy and asking residents to share their thoughts.
Funds available now for creatives and sports teams
Much-needed funds are now available for those with creative projects in mind, and for young people travelling for sports.Creative Communities Scheme Whakatāne
Murupara Community Board seeks two new members
The Murupara Community Board is looking for new members, after two members reluctantly resigned earlier this month.
Riders 21 times more likely to be killed or injured
Twenty-one. Motorcycle riders are 21 times more likely to be killed or injured on our roads than other road users.
Dog involved in attack identified
The dog responsible for an attack at Te Hau Tutua Park/Whakatāne Heads last month has been identified and enforcement action has been taken against the owner.
Bay of Plenty Mayors join forces in response to climate risk
Bay of Plenty Mayors, Chairs and Councils are taking a collaborative approach to climate risk mitigation.
Exciting new e-bike library launches in Whakatāne
Launched this week, the Waka Kotahi-funded initiative gives people the opportunity to borrow an electric bike (e-bike) for 21 days.
Partnership at the heart of land sale
Whakatāne District Council last month finalised the sale of 5 Miro Drive, Murupara selling the 1.7-hectare property to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa.
Nominations open for Mayoral Youth Community Awards
The call is out for applications to the Mayoral Youth Community Awards.
Green light for community safety cameras
Thirty-three new community safety cameras, also known as CCTV, will be installed across the Whakatāne District before the end of the year.
Consistent approach key
The Mayor and Councillors adopted a report today (6 July) to ensure a consistent approach in managing climate change and natural hazard resilience for buildings, businesses, and homes in the Whakatāne town centre.
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