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Former Wally Sutherland buildings to be cleared
Contractors are preparing to clear buildings on the corner of The Strand and McAlister Street as the next step in the strategic site’s use as part of the regeneration of the Whakatāne CBD.
Capitalising on domestic market priority for tourism recovery
Increased marketing investment to attract domestic visitors is keeping Whakatane’s tourism economy buoyant in the wake of COVID-19 and the 2019 Whakaari/White Island eruption.
Ōhope Local Wild Food Challenge a crowd-pleaser despite the weather
Inclement weather didn’t phase Ōhope Local Wild Food Festival attendees on Saturday as they enjoyed the first festival-style local event since the impact of COVID-19.
Outdoor pool enclosure underway at Aquatic Centre
Works to construct a year-round all-weather enclosure for the outdoor pool are underway at the Whakatāne District Aquatic Centre.
Works begin to make Wainui Road considerably safer
A series of safety improvement road works on Wainui Road is due to begin early this month.
Island of wet wipes clogs Edgecumbe ponds
The Edgecumbe oxidation ponds have recently undergone costly work to remove a significant amount of debris, most of which is a result of residents flushing unflushable materials down toilets and drains.
Hao exhibition showcases male māori weaving
Hao, a new exhibition at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi that launches this weekend, intends to showcase exquisite creations from kairaranga tāne (male weavers).
Impressive prize pool at this month’s Local Wild Food Challenge
Budding chefs and wild food enthusiasts planning to enter the Ōhope Local Wild food Challenge can look forward to an impressive array of prizes up for grabs.
Annual road resurfacing programme kicks off
The annual road works programme, which involves resurfacing roads throughout the Whakatāne District, is underway and will start in the Whakatāne township after Labour weekend. The work is scheduled to avoid as much disruption as possible and in certain areas, work will take place during the evening and through the night to minimise impact on traffic.
Final days to have your say on Town Centre and Riverfront
People who are passionate about their town centre and riverfront have until 5pm on Friday, 16 October to have their say on how it could be revitalised.
Climate change plans now in action
Whakatāne District Council formally adopted its Climate Change Strategy and Action Plans, in a Strategy and Policy Committee meeting last week.
Former Wally Sutherland buildings soon to be cleared
The clearing of buildings on the corner of The Strand and McAlister Street is the next step in the strategic site’s use as part of the Whakatāne regeneration programme. Some of the former Wally Sutherland buildings on the site need to be demolished due to health and safety concerns. Others on the site will continue to be tenanted.
New exhibition captures local history
The newest exhibition opening in the Whakatāne Community Board Gallery this month will bring a dark chapter in our region’s history into sharp focus.
All Blacks to Head to Whakatāne
The All Blacks are heading to the Bay of Plenty town of Whakatāne next week as preparations get underway in earnest for the home Bledisloe Cup Tests and Investec Rugby Championship.
Te Ara Hou: Reimagining and reconnecting the Whakatāne awa and town centre
Whakatāne has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalise its town centre and strengthen ties with its awa (river), while creating long lasting social, environmental, cultural and economic benefits for the community through a new $20-plus million programme called Te Ara Hou.
Free digital newspapers and magazines now available
Whakatāne Libraries and Galleries staff are pleased to announce they have secured access to PressReader, an online platform with more than 6,000 digital newspapers and magazines from around the world.
Innovating Streets funding boost for two neighbourhoods
Whakatāne District Council has secured funding from a second round of the Government’s Innovating Streets pilot fund, which aims to make streets more people-friendly.
Ōhope Wharf Reconstruction Project is underway
The remediation complements work already underway to remediate Whakatāne Town Wharf and signals a significant investment in infrastructure improvements by Whakatāne District Council.
New exhibition showcases different perspectives
Take a moment with us is a multimedia exhibition that has been touring New Zealand since 2011, when it debuted in Christchurch.
Work scheduled to complete Lake Āniwaniwa repairs
Later this month, Whakatāne District Council will begin further repairs on the ablution block at Lake Āniwaniwa Reserve. The facilities were destroyed by vandals late last year and this phase will complete the remediation work.
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