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Aquatic Centre to close for annual maintenance programme
The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre will be closed to the public from Monday, 2 July until Sunday, 8 July while its annual major maintenance programme is undertaken.
Proposed Awatarariki plan changes publicly notified
Proposed changes to the Whakatāne District Council’s District Plan and Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Regional Natural Resources Plan, which aim to address the unacceptably high debris flow loss-of-life risk applying to properties on the Awatarariki Stream fanhead in Matatā, have now been publicly notified.
Whakatāne boat ramp and trailer park upgrade approved
The Whakatāne District Council has approved the concept plan for the upgrading of the Whakatāne Boat Ramp and Trailer Park.
Water bottling expansion consent approved, with conditions
Independent commissioners hearing the land use resource consent applications for the expansion of the Otakiri Springs water bottling plant have ruled that the applications should be granted, subject to a number of conditions.
Visual Expressions: Opening Event and Craft Market
The Whakatāne Society of Arts and Crafts is holding an outdoor market and indoor demo-day on Saturday, 16 June to celebrate the opening of its new Visual Expressions exhibition.
Airport payments delay
A delay in Ministry of Transport (MOT) payments for Whakatāne Airport operating losses and approved capital works projects, together with a potential lack of funding for future projects, may impact on airport maintenance and upgrading plans.
Sunday closure for Te Kōputu
The Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre – Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – is to close on Sundays through the winter and early spring.
Contribution made to Rotorua Mayoral Relief Fund
The Whakatāne District Council has approved a $5000 contribution to the Rotorua Mayoral Relief Fund, set up to assist the victims of flash flooding on 29 April.
New Council Audit and Risk Committee structure approved
The Whakatāne District Council has approved a proposal put forward by Mayor Tony Bonne to appoint an independent chairperson and reduce the number of elected members on its Audit and Risk Committee.
Five new Bylaws adopted
Five new Bylaws have been adopted by the Whakatane District Council, for implementation on July 1.
Funding injects creativity into District
A youth art exhibition, master-quilting classes, traditional ta moko and korowai workshops, and a youth song quest are just a few of the initiatives to receive support through the latest Whakatāne District Creative Communities Scheme funding round.
Recovery innovation recognised
The Whakatāne District Recovery Team has been acknowledged for “exceptional innovation or creativity that has pushed the boundaries of current Civil Defence Emergency Management practice in New Zealand”.
Proposed rates increase trimmed
After deliberating on community submissions to its 2018-28 Long Term Plan, the Whakatāne District Council has signalled a number of changes, and a small decrease in the average rate rise proposed for 2018/19.
Council news briefs - late May 2018
News on the Reserve Management Plan, a project to lift Te Reo Māori visibility in Whakatāne, and the Traffic and Speed Limits Bylaw.
New challenge for Whakatāne District Council CE
Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced that Council Chief Executive Marty Grenfell will leave the organisation on 31 August to take up the chief executive role at Tauranga City Council.
Capital budgets revised for three waters projects
The Whakatāne District Council’s Projects and Services Committee has approved a range of budget adjustments for inclusion in the current (2017/18) year’s capital budgets and 2018-28 Long Term Plan (LTP).
Sunday Soundbites provides opportunity for budding musicians
If you like jamming in your own space and think you sound pretty good, then why not find out what others think? You may just be the next Dave Dobbyn, Lorde or Anika Moa…
Council news briefs - mid-May 2018
News on Sullivan Lake dredging, funding for a cycle trail extension, and a Walking and Cycling steering group.
Last voting days for Māori Wards poll
Whakatāne District electors are reminded that voting in the Māori Wards poll will close at midday on Saturday, 19 May.
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