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Clean Up Week 2024
Keep New Zealand Beautiful is once again asking Kiwis to ‘do the right thing' and come together to make a collective difference by getting involved in this year’s Clean Up Week.
Murupara celebrates te reo Māori
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa and Whakatāne District Council, supported by Aotearoa Reorua, will work in partnership to establish Murupara as the next official reorua/bilingual township in New Zealand.
Revved Up returns
Building on the success of last year’s motorcycle awareness month event, Eastern Bay Road Safety Programme and Underwood and Wilkins Motorcycles have joined forces again to deliver the Revved Up 2024 event.
Local creatives sought for Cabinet Art project
Whakatāne District Council has teamed up once again with Chorus to bring works of art to a neighbourhood near you.
Changes ahead for Whakatāne District Council meeting processes
Whakatāne District Council is set to implement changes to its meeting processes to align with recommendations from the Chief Ombudsman's recent report on best practice for council workshops.
Explore your whakapapa this Family History Month
Explore your whakapapa this Family History Month Have you ever wondered what tales and mysteries are hidden within your family tree? Anyone with the curiosity to discover the narrative of their whānau may be able to do just that with the support of Te Whare Taonga o Taketake - Whakatāne Museum Collections & Research.
Council votes to retain Māori Wards
Whakatāne District Council was unanimous in its decision at today’s (15 August) Ordinary Council meeting to retain Māori Wards for the 2025 triennial elections.
Whakatāne District Council announces new Chief Executive
Mayor Victor Luca has announced that Steven Perdia will be the next Whakatāne District Council Chief Executive.
Community invited to share thoughts on Tree Strategy
Anyone interested in the future of the district’s urban tree population is invited to share their thoughts about Whakatāne District Council’s draft tree strategy.
Whakatāne District Council adopts Long Term Plan 2024-34
Whakatāne District Council adopted its Long Term Plan 2024-34 and associated supporting documents at an Extraordinary Council Meeting held yesterday (5 August).
Enthusiastic support for 'constellation' creative hub model
Whakatāne District Council’s Living Together Committee has today endorsed its support for a new initiative that will celebrate the vibrant arts, culture, and creativity of the Whakatāne District.
Draft Tree Strategy approved for consultation
Whakatāne District Council’s Living Together Committee has today approved the draft Whakatāne District Tree Strategy – Ngā Taonga a Tāne for public consultation. This significant step marks the beginning of a community-wide effort to enhance and protect the district’s urban tree population over the next 20 years.
Council proposes new dedicated Freedom Camping Bylaw
Whakatāne District Council’s Living Together Committee has agreed for public consultation to proceed on proposed changes to its Public Places Bylaw.
Projects benefiting the community well underway thanks to Better Off Funding
The Better Off Funding programme is advancing and continues to meet milestone dates. As of 30 June, just over $2 million of the original $5.66 million of funding received has been spent on projects to enhance local amenities and residents outcomes.
New exhibition embraces future through carving
With two exhibitions already in full swing, the exhibitions team at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi – Whakatāne Library and Galleries are now set to welcome guests to a third showcase opening this weekend.
Council confirms Long Term Plan adoption date alongside positive credit rating
Whakatāne District Council has confirmed that the adoption of its Long Term Plan 2024-34 will take place at an Extraordinary Council meeting at 9am on Monday, 5 August 2024.
Whakatāne War Memorial Hall stadium to close for maintenance
Whakatāne War Memorial Hall indoor stadium will be closed to the public for a period of three weeks to allow contractors to carry out scheduled maintenance and improvement works at the facility.
Funds available now for creative projects
Organisations and individuals with creative projects in mind are encouraged to apply for funding now.
Local events finalists in New Zealand Events Industry Awards
Two Whakatāne-based events – The Local Wild Food Festival and Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne – have been nominated as finalists for the 2024 New Zealand Events Association Awards.
Eastern Bay artists spotlighted in two-gallery opening this weekend
Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Galleries is thrilled to announce the opening of a two-gallery exhibition this weekend, showcasing the extraordinary work of two local Eastern Bay artists.
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