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Council secures important strategic land
Whakatāne District Council has secured property in the town centre which could prove the key to an important future development.
Council greets major transport funding boost
Whakatāne District Council is set to press ahead with several big transport projects after securing a massive funding boost from central government.
Three Waters Reform feedback - 10 days to go
After an initial flurry, feedback to Whakatāne District Council, on the Government’s Three Waters Reform proposal has slowed.
Call for community feedback on Government’s proposed Three Waters Reform
Whakatāne District Council is calling for the community to provide feedback on the Government's Three Waters Reform proposal.
Council works resume this week
Council staff and contractors will resume work on several important projects over the next few days as the district moves to Covid Level 3.
Last chance for charities to apply for annual grants
Not-for-profit groups are being reminded they have until Tuesday to apply for funding through Whakatāne District Council’s annual grants scheme.
Council seeks feedback on proposed new structure
Whakatāne District community members will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the new proposed Council representation structure when public consultation opens next week.
Kōhī Point Lookout Road closed for safety improvements
A project to improve safety on Kōhī Point Lookout Road starts next week (subs 23 August, 2021) and is scheduled to be completed in early December.
Council honoured to receive Trust Horizon Sustainability Award
Whakatāne District Council elected members and staff are thrilled to have been awarded the inaugural Trust Horizon Sustainability Award at the Horizon Energy Group Business Excellence Awards on Saturday evening.
New community board member for Murupara
Ken Bannan has been elected unopposed to the Murupara Community Board after nominations for a by-election closed yesterday.
Council adopts Whakatāne District Long Term Plan 2021-31
Whakatāne District Council has adopted its Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021-31 and associated supporting documents.
Public access restricted at Bunyan Road
The land at 77 Bunyan Road is a Council-owned block that is under contract for sale. For some time people have had unrestricted access to it. However, we have seen an increase in damage to more sensitive aspects of the environment such as the coastal foredune, due to more use of vehicles, and greater numbers of people and animals. We now need to restrict access to prevent further damage.
New hoops bring basketball to Ōhope Hall
Hundreds of people will be dribbling, dunking and alley-ooping at Ōhope Hall this month thanks to council and community-board funded upgrades creating a top-notch basketball court.
More cabinet art for Whakātane District
Chorus is once again working with Whakatāne District Council to extend its cabinet art programme in the district and is calling for designs from local artists.
Temporary safety measures to protect students, pedestrians and contractors
The major infrastructure project to replace and upgrade the water main along McAlister Street has past the half-way point.
Waste minimisation - everyone has a role.
The plan that shapes the way the Whakatāne District will deal with waste for the next six years is now active, it’s up to everyone to play a role in delivering the vision of 'communities working together to turn waste into resources'.
Covered outdoor pool closing for investigation work
The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre covered outdoor pool will be closed to the public from Monday, 19 July to Thursday, 22 July to enable investigation work to be carried out to determine the source of a water leak.
Matariki comes alive with diverse exhibitions
Two new exhibitions for Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea and Came From Te Kore - will bring Matariki alive with a very special event this Saturday evening.
Council-owned buildings notified
Five Council-owned buildings are having notices placed on them to inform people of their earthquake-prone status.
Whakatāne Refuse Transfer Station fees
Council has held most fees at the Whakatāne Refuse Transfer Station since 2015 but new increases take effect from 1 July 2021.
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