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Whakatāne District Council Annual Report 2024/25 adopted
Whakatāne District Council has adopted its audited Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year at a Council meeting held on 19 November 2025.
Heavy Rain Warning - 19 November
An Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in place for Whakatāne District until 11pm tonight (Wednesday, 19 November).
Whakatāne District Council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa sign partnership agreement
Whakatāne District Council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa have signed a Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreement, the first to be established within the Whakatāne District.
Pōhiri and inaugural meeting mark new triennium for Whakatāne District Council
Pōhiri and inaugural meeting mark new triennium for Whakatāne District Council.
Water Services Delivery Plan accepted by Department of Internal Affairs
Whakatāne District Council’s Water Services Delivery Plan has now been accepted by the Department of Internal Affairs, confirming the future delivery model for water, wastewater and stormwater services in the district.
Emergency preparedness works best when it works for everyone
Whakatāne District Council, in partnership with local emergency services and community groups, will host a hands-on Emergency Services Open Day. This family-friendly event is designed to bring together emergency responders, support organisations, and the public in a fun, educational, and inclusive way.
New Ōtūmahi Reservoir boosts water resilience for Edgecumbe and Te Teko
A major new water reservoir above Ōtūmahi Lane in Te Teko is now complete, marking a significant milestone in water resilience for the Edgecumbe and Te Teko communities.
Planning an event this summer? Don’t forget your liquor licence
As the summer season approaches, event organisers looking to sell or supply alcohol are reminded to submit their special licence applications early – at least 20 working days before their event.
From cargo shed to community event hub at Wharfside
From humble cargo shed to harbourside celebration space. Discover how the building at Port Ōhope wharf has been transformed into Wharfside - a stunning venue where the community can gather for everything from intimate family moments to celebrations of 250 guests. With panoramic harbour views and year-round availability, this is where memories meet the water's edge.
Whakatāne District Council Local Election 2025 Final results
Final results in the Whakatāne District Council local election have been declared, confirming three-term councillor and former Green MP Nándor Tánczos as Mayor.
Council services availability - Labour Day
Our main office will be closed Monday, 27 October 2025 in observance of Labour Day. Most Council services will either have reduced opening hours or be closed entirely.
Ride the Runway returns to Whakatāne Airport
Ride The Runway is back at Whakatāne Airport on Saturday, 18 October, offering cyclists of all ages and abilities a unique opportunity to ride down the runway in a fun, safe, and family-friendly environment.
Whakatāne District Council Election Preliminary results
Preliminary results in the Whakatāne District Council election show a different outcome from progress results, with three-term councillor and former Green MP Nándor Tánczos now the Mayor Elect.
Whakatāne District Council Election Progress results
Candidates stood and voters answered - progress election results show a new-look Council taking shape for the Whakatāne District.
Wild Success: Food Festival Feast Claims National Crown
Local festival celebrates remarkable nine-year journey with New Zealand Event Award win.
Rugby Park lighting project to transform community sport
The main field at Rugby Park, Whakatāne will soon light up for evening games and training sessions, thanks to generous funding from Trust Horizon.
Council sets sights on record voter turnout for Whakatāne District
Life is busy - work, whānau, commitments, routines. This local election is about making voting fit seamlessly into all of that.
Keepa Road Shared Use Path to receive maintenance while future upgrades considered
The Keepa Road Shared Use Path will continue to be maintained under the current reactive maintenance programme, following a decision by the Infrastructure and Planning Committee today.
Councillors approve refined approach for Matatā wastewater solution
Whakatāne District Council Elected Members today approved the next steps for the Matatā Wastewater Project, endorsing a refined approach to delivering wastewater services for the community.
The decision confirms a moderate-scale, modular treatment system designed to service up to 700 homes, alongside moving forward with a resource consenting strategy.
The project aims to address long-standing public health and environmental risks from failing on-site wastewater systems, which has been a key Council priority for many years.
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