As a result of the resignation of a member, an extraordinary vacancy has occurred in the Murupara Community Board (Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision) of Whakatāne District Council.

Under section 120 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, notice is given that on Wednesday 5 June 2024, a by-election will be held under the first past the post electoral system by postal vote for one member
of the Murupara Community Board (Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision).

Whakatāne District Council advises construction on the permanent repair to the Stanley Road underslip site is progressing well and we are on track to have this project finished by Friday 22 March 2024, weather dependent.

Upcoming road closure

Due to the nature of work involved with the next stage of construction, we wish to advise a full road closure to the section of Stanley Road surrounding this site is required.

Whakatāne District Council wishes to inform residents and businesses of a planned water shutdown for some central Whakatāne properties.

Some residential properties on: Pohutu Street, Bracken Street, McGarvey Road, Peace Street, Barry Avenue and Beach Street
When: Tuesday 20 February, 2024
TIme: 9am to 4.30pm
Specific properties impacted:

Kōpeopeo Service Lane (between James Street and Kōpe Super Liquor), is currently undergoing significant upgrades and layout changes. 

This work includes channel drain works, re-sealing, line marking and parking adjustments and a change to the current layout which will see the Kōpe Super Liquor end changed to exit only. 

Whakatāne District Council advises a planned water shutdown will be happening in the West End Road neighbourhood soon. This shutdown is required to carry out essential maintenance work to repair a section of watermain. 

Water Shutdown - Melville Drive Thursday, 12 October 9am - 2pm
Melville Drive properties from Nos. 7 to 61 and from Nos. 16 to 46

We advise Melville Drive residents that there will be an interruption to your water supply while some important work is carried out for our Watermain Renewal Programme. 

If someone in your home depends on water for critical medical support – please ensure you make alternative arrangements during this time.

As there were only two candidates for two vacancies, Memory EDMONDS and Sheena Diana JONES are declared duly elected to the Murupara Community Board (Murupara Subdivision).

Date: 9 pm Thursday 7th September to 5 am Friday 8th September, 2023
Properties affected: Whakatāne West, including Coastlands Subdivision, Piripai, Shaw Road Subdivision, The Hub, Gateway Industrial Area, Mill Road Industrial Area, and other rural properties supplied via the Whakatāne Water Scheme.