Photo courtesy of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa
Covered outdoor pool closing for investigation work
The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre covered outdoor pool will be closed to the public from Monday, 19 July to Thursday, 22 July to enable investigation work to be carried out to determine the source of a water leak. Whakatāne District Council Aquatics and Recreation Manager Andrew Smith says the […]
Serious crash, Ohope – Bay of Plenty
Emergency services are responding to reports of a two-vehicle crash on Ohope Road in the Bay of Plenty. Police were called to the scene between Burma Road and Otarawairere Road at 10:45am. Three people are reported to be seriously injured. The road is closed and diversions are being put in […]
Matariki comes alive with diverse exhibitions
Two new exhibitions for Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea and Came From Te Kore – will bring Matariki alive with a very special event this Saturday evening. A fusion of passions through paint, earth and music, both shows have been specially chosen for the activity-packed […]
Whakatāne Refuse Transfer Station fee increase starts today
Council has held most fees at the Whakatāne Refuse Transfer Station since 2015 but new increases take effect from 1 July 2021. The cost to dispose of all types of tyres has increased by $1.00 per item. The fee to dispose of a black bag of rubbish will remain the […]