Severe Weather Warning - 3 July 2025
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Severe weather - July 3 2025
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected
MetService has issued Orange Heavy Rain Warnings for the Whakatāne District, and thunderstorms are now also in the forecast. Wet and potentially hazardous conditions are expected across the region from Thursday through to Friday.
West of Whakatāne
Planned maintenance: Keepa Road shared-use path
Whakatāne District Council’s Roading Team will be undertaking planned maintenance on the Keepa Road shared path starting mid to late July.
Road closure notice: Light Up Whakatāne Event
Whakatāne District Council proposes to allow the closure of the below roads to traffic for the Light Up Whakatāne event on Saturday, 5 July 2025.
During the closure, provision will be made for access in emergency situations only.
Road Closures:
Kakaharoa Drive Carpark
Period of proposed closure:
Date of closure: Saturday, 5 July 2025
Time of closure: 7am – 9.30pm
Road closure notice: Matahi Road, Rotoma
Whakatāne District Council advises the following road will be closed to traffic for the Motorsport Bay of Plenty Tarmac Hillclimb Event on Sunday, 6 July 2025.
During the closure, provision will be made for access in emergency situations only.
Date of closure: Sunday, 6 July 2025
Time of closure: 9am – 5pm
This road closure is made under the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 1974.
It is an offence for anyone to use the road for ordinary traffic during this time unless permitted.
Quay Street pōhutukawa to be removed for stormwater upgrade
A pōhutukawa tree along Quay Street will need to be removed as part of critical stormwater upgrade work being delivered alongside Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Project Future Proof flood protection project.
While Project Future Proof is led by Bay of Plenty Regional Council, the affected stormwater pipe is part of Whakatāne District Council’s infrastructure. The Council is coinciding the pipe replacement with the Regional Council floodwall work to ensure the upgrade goes ahead in the most efficient manner.
Planned water shutdown notice: Mananui Crescent area, Whakatāne
Whakatāne District Council advises residents of planned water shutdowns.
Upcoming Road Works – Goulstone Road Pedestrian Crossing
A new raised pedestrian crossing will be installed on Goulstone Road.
Herepuru Road resurfacing update
Update on the Herepuru Road project following the recent wet weather.
Temporary carpark closure Tuesday – Bird Walk, Gorge Road
Please be aware that the ‘Bird Walk’ carpark on Gorge Road will be closed.
Planned water shutdown notice: Whakatāne
Whakatāne District Council advises residents of a planned water shutdown in the listed areas to allow for essential connection works as part of the Water Mains and Connections Renewal Project.
Severe weather effects - 4/5 June
The Whakatāne District experienced widespread effects to a period of intense rain and strong winds.
Planned Whakatāne water shutdown – Tuesday 3rd June, 2025
We will be carrying out essential connection works as part of the Water Mains and Connections Renewal Project.
Wastewater seepage - Central Whakatāne
Due to significant rainfall, wastewater seepage has occurred this afternoon from a manhole on Peace Street.
Tropical Cyclone Tam - Weather Warning
Tropical Cyclone Tam has officially arrived, bringing significant wind and rainfall to our region.
Manawa Energy Matahina Dam Road Closure - From 2 May until 6 June
Galatea Road near Te Mahoe will be closed with a detour in place from Friday, 2 May until Tuesday, 6 June. Please allow a 15+ minute delay in your travel time.
Withdrawal of Proposed Plan Change 2 (Keepa Road) to the Whakatāne District Plan
Whakatāne District Council hereby gives public notice that as of 16 April 2025 Proposed Plan Change 2 (Keepa Road) to the Whakatāne District Plan has been withdrawn and will not proceed.
Heavy Rain Warning - 4 April
The heavy rain and wind is set to continue until around 6pm this evening. We'll keep you updated throughout the day with everything you need to know.
Drive with care as you move about today and be in touch if there's something our crews need to sort on 07 306 0500, non-urgent jobs can be logged via our Fix It Portal.
Urgent water restrictions now in place for Whakatāne & Ōhope
Whakatāne District Council has implemented water restrictions due to critically low river flows affecting the Whakatāne and Ōhope water supply.
Water Shutdown tomorrow - Tāneatua Township
Date: Wednesday 18 March
Time: 10:00 AM – 12 NOON
Properties Impacted: All Tāneatua Township
Whakatāne District Council wishes to advise you of a planned water shutdown in your area between the hours shown above. This is to enable repair works to be carried out on the 25mm pipe feed on the Tāneatua reservoir main.
Once water is back on, mains flushing will be carried out to remove any entrapped air or sediment in the line.