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Public Notices
Water shutdown notice – Muriwai Drive
Whakatāne District Council will be carrying out essential work on the water network in Muriwai Drive this Thursday.
Water shutdown notice – Te Mahoe Village Road
Whakatāne District Council will be carrying out essential work on the water network in Te Mahoe Village Road over two days this week.
Planned water shutdown in Matatā
Whakatāne District Council is carrying out essential water network work that will require a temporary water shutdown in Matatā.
Statement from Koromatua - Mayor Nándor Tánczos
Statement from Koromatua - Mayor Nándor Tánczos,
Whakatāne District Council
24 January, 2026
On behalf of the Whakatāne District, I extend our deepest condolences to our neighbours in Mount Maunganui and across the wider Western Bay following the tragic loss of lives in the landslides at Mauao and Pāpāmoa.
We grieve for those who have passed, for their whānau and loved ones here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and for the communities now carrying this profound loss.
Whakatāne Boat Ramp closure - Wednesday, 14 and Friday, 16 January
The Whakatāne Boat Ramp will be closed on Wednesday 14 January and Friday 16 January while a damaged concrete pontoon is removed for safety reasons.
Boil water notice - Tāneatua
Tāneatua residents must boil their drinking water immediately until Tuesday morning, 2 December.
Water Shutdown Notice – Oregon Drive, Kowhai Ave & Ngaio Place, Murupara
This shutdown is required to allow connection works as part of the water mains and connections renewal project at Oregon Drive, Murupara.
Heavy Rain Warning - 19 November
An Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in place for Whakatāne District until 11pm tonight (Wednesday, 19 November).
Disposing of recalled coloured sand products
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has issued a public recall for rainbow sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics, after tests found tremolite (a naturally occurring asbestos).
They have advised anyone wishing to dispose of the recalled coloured sand products should contact their local council.
Water shutdown notice – Shaw Road subdivision
Whakatāne District Council will be carrying out connection works for the new watermains along SH30 and Huna Road. To complete this work safely, water will be turned off in the Shaw Road subdivision.
New online platform for building consent applications
Whakatāne District Council is moving to a new online platform for building consent applications – the new online platform is called Objective Build.
Wastewater overflow, Mokorua Grove area, Whakatāne
Please avoid the area, especially when walking dogs, until the signs are removed.
Wastewater overflow – Red Conway Park, Strathmore Place, Whakatāne
A wastewater overflow has occurred behind 8 Strathmore Place, flowing onto the field known as Red Conway Park.
Water shutdown notice – Awakeri Road & Melville Road
A planned water shutdown is scheduled to allow for urgent repairs on the main water line, on Thursday, 25 September.
Planned water shutdowns – Murupara (Oregon Drive and Karamea Street)
The team will be carrying out essential connection works as part of the water mains and connections renewal project.
Construction update – SH30 and Huna Road watermain upgrade, Whakatāne
Work is underway to install a new watermain along SH30 and Huna Road to support current needs and future growth in the area.
Planned water shutdown, Murupara – Thursday 11 September
Kia ora Oregon Drive, Ngāti Manawa Road and Beech Street whānau,
We’re doing some important work to upgrade the water mains and connections on Oregon Drive. To safely carry out this mahi, we’ll need to temporarily turn off the water supply in your area at two different times during the day.
When and where:
9am – 12pm Thursday 11 September
• Oregon Drive – odd numbers #63 to #101
• Oregon Drive – even numbers #58 to #82
• #66 Matai Street
Planned water shutdown – Douglas Street, Lakeview Place, Olympic Drive - Thursday 4 September 2025
We’re replacing a hydrant on the main line in Douglas Street, which means some properties will temporarily lose water supply on Thursday 4 September 2025.
Planned Water Shutdown, Awakeri – Friday 22 August 2025
Whakatāne District Council has a planned water shutdown scheduled for Friday 22 August 2025, to carry out essential works. Please see the details below and plan accordingly.
Full Shutdown – Awakeri Road and Melville Road