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'Kennel drive' to seek shelter for dogs
The Whakatāne District Council and Whakatāne SPCA are joining forces on a ‘kennel drive’ to provide unused shelters for animals that are being kept in poor conditions or inadequate housing.
Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy to be sent out for public consultation
The Whakatāne District Council will seek community feedback on a Draft Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy, which could potentially allow any retailer in the District to trade on Easter Sunday, if they choose to do so.
America’s Cup visit the fruition of local business leader’s desire to help Edgecumbe’s recovery
The America’s Cup visit to Edgecumbe Monday, 9 October will see members of Emirates Team New Zealand bring the ‘Auld Mug’ to the township to help boost morale and highlight the fact that Edgecumbe is firmly back in business.
Combined Waters Bylaw adoption recommended
Following a public consultation process and amendments to address submissions, the Whakatāne District Council’s proposed Combined Waters Bylaw has been adopted by the Council.
Safe Boating focus at Aquatic Centre
Getting out on the water is one of our District’s great attractions, and the Whakatāne Aquatic Centre wants to make sure you get safely back on dry land.
Awakeri War Memorial Hall sale confirmed
The Whakatāne District Council has confirmed its previous decision to sell the Awakeri War Memorial Hall to the owner of the adjacent land, to facilitate the development of a significant tourism venture.
Feedback sought on new Resource Management fees
Resource Management Amendment Act changes which take effect from 18 October have resulted in a number of proposed amendments to the Whakatāne District Council’s fees and charges.
Creative Communities Funding closes Friday
Applications for the current round of Whakatāne District Creative Communities Scheme Funding close on Friday, 12 May 2017.
Parking restrictions amended
Whakatāne District Council at its meeting on 19 April 2017 amended the parking restrictions in the District.
Severe weather event updates - April 2017
The following summarises the known weather impacts on District infrastructure from the April 2017 severe weather and flooding events.
Glo Rush event rescheduled
Whakatāne’s first Glo Rush may have been postponed thanks to weather on Friday, 14 October, but the Whakatāne District Youth Council is determined it will make its debut next Friday, 28 October.
Your Rates - Newsletter 2016/17
Whakatāne District Council has set its rates for the financial year starting 1 July 2016 and ending 30 June 2017. The average rates increase for the current financial year is 2.8 percent.
CBD parking restriction changes on the way
The current one-hour parking restrictions applying to some Whakatāne CBD streets and parking areas, excluding The Strand and the northern end of Boon Street, are set to be extended to two hours.
Whakatāne District Council wins Sovereign CEO Challenge
Whakatāne District Council has won the 2014/15 Sovereign Tri Series CEO Challenge and $25,000 for the Council's chosen charity, the Kirsty Lang Family Trust.
Severe weather warning
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for severe gales and heavy rain starting late Sunday, 15 March 2015 and running through Monday.
Wharf structural assessment and repair options report received
A condition assessment report on the Whakatāne Wharf has confirmed additional deterioration since it was last inspected in 2009 and sets out a number of options for repairing the structure and carrying out the required level of seismic strengthening.
Fire hydrant maintenance continues
Whakatāne District Council and the Whakatāne Volunteer Fire Brigade advise that fire hydrant flushing will be carried out this weekend.
Routine fire hydrant maintenance scheduled
The Whakatāne District Council and Whakatāne Volunteer Fire Brigade will undertake a fire hydrant flushing programme throughout Whakatāne in November.
Project Kowhai
Taiwan Cherry is listed as a restricted plant in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Pest Management Plan. Project Kowhai has been established to lead a community project to remove these trees.
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