Public Notices

Aquatic Centre gains PoolSafe accreditation

Wednesday, 8 January 2014 - 8:41am

The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre has achieved NZ Recreation Association PoolSafe accreditation.

Mayor meets visiting cricketers

Tuesday, 7 January 2014 - 3:03pm

Whakatāne Mayor Tony Bonne has welcomed the visiting Ugandan cricket team to the district in an informal ceremony at the Civic Centre.

Protect yourself and your family from measles

Monday, 6 January 2014 - 2:38pm

Following confirmed cases of measles in the Taupō/Turangi area, Toi Te Ora is urging people to ensure members of the public are up-to-date with their immunisations.

Whakatāne hosts Ugandan cricket team

Tuesday, 24 December 2013 - 8:28am

Uganda’s national cricket team will stay, train and play in Whakatāne early in the New Year in preparation for next month’s ICC World Cup qualifier tournament.

Landslide management strategy to be revisited

Monday, 23 December 2013 - 8:52am

A draft landslide management strategy presented at Wednesday’s Whakatāne District Council meeting is to be revisited in the New Year.

Toxic shellfish warning revised

Friday, 20 December 2013 - 3:58pm

Toi Te Ora Health Board has issued an update on the levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in the Bay of Plenty.

Rates rise to be less than 3 percent

Friday, 20 December 2013 - 3:03pm

A series of draft Annual Plan recommendations adopted by the Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee on Wednesday mean average rates across the district will rise by less than 3 percent for the 2014/15 financial year.

Ruato Bay works on SH30 to continue beyond Christmas

Thursday, 19 December 2013 - 11:06am

The NZ Transport Agency says a section of State Highway 30 at Ruato Bay will not be open before Christmas due to some unexpected challenges.

Marketing set to commence for Port Ōhope subdivision

Thursday, 19 December 2013 - 8:52am

Seascape Developments Limited and the Whakatāne District Council have announced that the marketing of sections in a proposed Port Ōhope residential subdivision will begin on 20 December.

Water conservation awareness campaign underway

Tuesday, 17 December 2013 - 4:15pm

The Whakatāne District Council has launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the likely need for water conservation in Whakatāne and Ōhope.

Nominations close for Whakatāne District Council by‐elections

Tuesday, 17 December 2013 - 3:44pm

Nominations closed at noon on Monday, 16 December 2013 for two Whakatāne District Council by-elections.

Debris flow risks assessed for Awatarariki properties

Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 11:49am

A report on the options for managing debris flow hazard affecting properties in Matatā’s Awatararariki Stream fanhead was received by the Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee on Wednesday, 11 December.

Matatā Wastewater Scheme resource consents lodged

Wednesday, 11 December 2013 - 3:00pm

Resource consent and land designation applications for the Matatā Wastewater Scheme have now been lodged with the relevant local authorities.

Tourism leaders to visit Whakatāne

Monday, 9 December 2013 - 9:49am

The directors and executives of the New Zealand Tourism Export Council will meet local industry and civic leaders and sample some of the area’s key attractions during a two-day stay in Whakatāne in May next year.

Open days to promote awareness of the proposed Bunyan Rd masterplan development

Tuesday, 3 December 2013 - 3:13pm

Open days are to be held at the Whakatāne Visitor Information Centre on Friday and Saturday this week to update the public on the proposed residential, retirement village and marine precinct development at Bunyan Road in Whakatāne.

Tsunami false alerts a top priority

Tuesday, 3 December 2013 - 3:12pm

Eastern Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is working to get to the bottom of last night’s tsunami false alert and is giving the matter the highest priority.

Whakatāne extends its lead in the 2013 Sunshine Race

Tuesday, 3 December 2013 - 9:46am

A sunny November helped Whakatāne further extend its lead in the 2013 Sunshine Race.

Whakatāne River dredging begins

Monday, 2 December 2013 - 2:18pm

Dredging of the Whakatāne harbour entrance recently got underway, and while this work is essential to maintaining the safety of our harbour it is likely to cause some disruption for reserve users at the Whakatāne Heads over the next few weeks.

Health warning issued for Sullivan Lake

Friday, 29 November 2013 - 9:47am

A health warning has been issued for Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne. Routine water test results have found blooms of blue-green algae, which can be toxic.

TV Takeback teams up with Fire Service fundraisers

Tuesday, 26 November 2013 - 12:00am

This Saturday, Whakatāne residents can make double the difference in a positive way. Whakatāne District Council and CReW have teamed up with the Whakatāne Fire Service to help people recycle their old TVs, raising money for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand at the same time.

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