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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.
Last chance for free DDT Muster
Farmers are being urged to check sheds and chemical stores for DDT or other banned pesticides as The Great DDT Muster does a final sweep of the country.
Waste Collection Truck Involved in Fatal Accident
Whakatāne District Council Chief Executive Marty Grenfell expresses his sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of the driver of the Waste Management New Zealand Limited refuse truck involved in a fatal accident with a train this morning.
Whakatāne District Council going paper-light
Whakatāne District Council is adopting a ‘paper-light’ environment in the interests of increasing efficiency and reducing risk, as well as addressing its carbon footprint.
'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.
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