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Annual Over-80s morning tea coming up
The annual morning tea for Whakatāne District residents over the age of 80 will again be an end-of-year highlight for many.
Council votes in favour of Māori wards
Whakatāne District Council elected members have voted in favour of a resolution that would enable the establishment of Māori wards.
New technology to alert people about emergencies
A new way to let people know about an emergency is coming to a phone near you.
Ōhiwa Harbour Walkway work set to start
Work on constructing the much-anticipated trail along the northern edge of the Ōhiwa Harbour is set to start early next week.
2016-17 Annual Report adopted
The Whakatāne District Council’s audited Annual Report for the 2016/17 year highlights a number of financial and operational impacts resulting from the devastating cyclone events that struck the District in April this year.
2018 Sunshine and a Plate Food Festival tickets on sale soon
Tickets for the third annual Air Chathams Sunshine and a Plate food festival are expected to be snapped up quickly when they go on sale this month.
Dog owners – “just be responsible”
With dog ownership on the rise in the Whakatāne District, the Council is receiving an increasing number of complaints about irresponsible dog owners.
Wairaka Centennial Park grand opening 9 December
Family fun activities are about to get a whole lot better with the grand opening of the Wairaka Centennial Park fast approaching.
Feedback sought on draft bylaws
The ongoing review of the Whakatāne District Council’s Consolidated Bylaw has seen a second round of revised bylaws notified for public submissions.
Oxfam Trailwalker info night 9 November
Oxfam Trailwalker is holding an info night for their 2018 event on 9 November at the Whakatāne i-SITE.
Aquatic Centre Open Day Saturday, 4 November
If you’re keen to find out more about what the Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre has to offer, then head along to the Open Day this Saturday (4 November) from 10 am until 2 pm.
Local team leads fundraising for Oxfam Trailwalker
Thanks to support from local businesses, Whakatāne’s Fit Chix Oxfam Trailwalker team is currently the top fundraiser for next year's event.
Vicious dog attack - information needed
Whakatāne District Council Animal Control staff are urgently seeking information that could help to track down a dog responsible for a "vicious and unprovoked" attack on a man walking in the Rose Garden area adjacent to the Warren Cole Walkway.
Wainui Te Whara works set to start
The final stage of the major flood protection works on the Wainui Te Whara Stream in Whakatāne is set to start early in November. The work will see the stream channel through the urban area widened and deepened, increasing its flood flow capacity by at least 60 percent to an estimated 32 cubic metres per second.
No inorganic waste collection service
The Whakatāne District Council's Projects and Services Committee has decided not to proceed with a kerbside inorganic waste collection service, or with free or reduced-cost inorganic waste disposal days at the Whakatāne Transfer Station.
Feedback sought on draft District Reserve Management Plan
A draft District Reserve Management Plan has been approved for community consultation by the Whakatāne District Council’s Projects and Services Committee.
Murupara pool season starts this weekend
The opening of the Murupara pool this weekend will be marked by loads of family fun.
Awakeri War Memorial Hall sale completed
The sale of the Awakeri War Memorial Hall will be completed overnight and the property transferred to new ownership.
Wharaurangi lighting project supported
The Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board is strongly supportive of an initiative to install some form of lighting display in Wharaurangi.
Grass roots rugby festival a hit in Whakatane
The inaugural Junior Rugby Festival successfully kicked off last weekend, with 15 teams from across the North Island hosted by the Te Teko and Paroa Rugby Clubs.
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