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Drop-in session to gather feedback on transport alternatives
An initiative to investigate the ways that people are moving around the Whakatāne District is looking for feedback from people in the Whakatāne township at its drop-in session to be held at the Whakatāne Library from 12 - 7 pm on Thursday, 28 February.
Ōhope hill hotmix works address rough bends
The 380m-long 's-bend' section of Ōhope hill, between Brown and Cliff Roads, will be resealed with hotmix over three nights this month, beginning on Tuesday, 19 February.
Over 30 international teams for Oxfam Trailwalker
More than 100 international participants are set to take part in March's 50 or 100-kilometre Oxfam Trailwalker event, including a large contingent from Singapore - a country stretching a mere 50 kilometres from coast to coast.
Pikowai Campground - partial closure for upgrading
Sections of the Whakatāne District Council’s Pikowai campground will be closed from early-March to mid-April to allow a number of significant upgrading projects to be completed.
Activities to celebrate Parks Week 2019
What do belly dancing, Tai Chi and trolley derbies have in common? They’re all activities that you can take part in at one of the Whakatāne District’s many public parks during Park Week 2019.
Help needed to identify illegal dumpers
Whakatāne District Council regulatory staff are asking for the community's help to identify people who are illegally dumping rubbish at various sites around the District. That follows a spate of illegal dumping in the past month, particularly along Tahuna Road.
Colour-coded recycling bins come to Whakatāne streets
A recycling trial will begin this month in Whakatāne, with the aim of reducing the amount of waste going to landfill from public places.
Whakatāne, Ōhope and Matatā residents asked to conserve water
Water restriction status signs have been erected at key locations in Whakatāne, Ōhope and Matatā to highlight the need to conserve water until the current period of dry weather ends.
New Oxfam Trailwalker course celebrates Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe is to host the start line for Oxfam Trailwalker 2019 – part of the annual course ‘refresh’ process for the 100-kilometre the event, which was first held in Whakatāne in 2016.
Canning Place rock-face assessment
A geotechnical assessment of the rock-face on the southern side of the Canning Place/Commerce Street intersection has now been undertaken, following a recent rock-fall in the area.
Festival vibes at this year's Local Wild Food Challenge
If you're more the spectator type and enjoy a good brew and some chilled live music, then this year’s Local Wild Food Challenge will be sure to please.
Port Ōhope reserve redevelopment completed
The completion of the $2 million redevelopment of the Port Ōhope Reserve was marked by a special blessing ceremony on Friday 21 December.
Summer reading - limited places available
Children between the ages of 5 – 12 years of age are invited to join in this year’s Whakatāne Libraries summer reading adventure - "The Amazing Read".
Detour required for Keepa Road bridge repairs
Important structural repairs to the northern abutment of the Keepa Road bridge over the Kopeopeo Canal will require a twelve-day road closure next month, to allow the installation of protective sheet-piling and backfilling and road resurfacing to be completed.
Brookfields Lawyers sponsors Te Kōputu gallery
Brookfields Lawyers has taken up the naming sponsorship for the main exhibition gallery at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.
Wondering why some of our streetlights aren't working?
If you have noticed that some streetlights are not working in various parts of the Whakatāne District, you're not alone. In fact, many people have made the same observation, resulting in numerous calls to the Council's Transportation team.
Parks and Reserves Bylaw adopted
The final element of the Whakatāne District's comprehensive bylaw review process has now been completed, with the adoption last week of the Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2018.
Provincial Growth Fund grant welcomed
Whakatāne Mayor Tony Bonne says the confirmation of a $646,000 Provincial Growth Fund grant to assist the preparation of a business case for a transformational waterfront and town centre regeneration project is great news for the District and the wider Eastern Bay of Plenty.
PGF investing to grow Eastern Bay of Plenty economy
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will support several projects in Eastern Bay of Plenty to bolster the economic potential of the region and unlock new opportunities for local people.
Awatarariki 'managed retreat' process advances
The Whakatāne District Council has adopted a series of recommendations which aim to provide a solution to the long and harrowing process of addressing the debris flow risk to residents and property owners on the Awatarariki fanhead in Matatā.
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