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Vaccine passes mandated for some Council facilities

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021
Katee Shanks

Covid-19 vaccine passes will be required for entry to some Council facilities. The decision comes as the Whakatāne District moves to the ‘red light setting’ of the Government’s traffic light system this week. This decision was agreed today (Thursday, 2 December) and adopted at an Emergency Council meeting. The meeting […]

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Council staff relocate ahead of building redevelopment work

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021
Katee Shanks

A significant upgrade of the main Whakatāne District Council office is set to begin this year and staff will soon be relocating to temporary office locations ahead of work commencing. The building upgrade was approved through Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-31 earlier this year. It was agreed necessary to address […]

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Council shares Three Waters Reform feedback with Government

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021
Katee Shanks

A submission sharing Whakatāne District Council’s feedback on the Government’s Three Waters Reform has been sent to Local Government Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta. The submission outlines the Council’s questions, concerns and potential solutions and has been developed following eight weeks of analysis and workshops to understand the Three Waters Reform […]

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Council greets major transport funding boost

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021
Katee Shanks

Whakatāne District Council is set to press ahead with several big transport projects after a securing a massive funding boost from central government. The council today welcomed the $62.46 million investment in our district’s transport networks which will allow people to move around more easily and safely. Whakatāne mayor Judy […]

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Three Waters Reform feedback – 10 days to go

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021
Katee Shanks

After an initial flurry, feedback to Whakatāne District Council, on the Government’s Three Waters Reform proposal has slowed. Whakatāne District Council is calling for the community to provide feedback on the Three Waters Reform proposal by 17 September to help shape its response to Government, which needs to be provided […]

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Māori wards decision to be made at May meeting

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021
Katee Shanks

Whakatāne District Council elected members will decide on whether or not to establish Māori Wards at an Extraordinary Council meeting on 20 May 2021. The opportunity to again consider the establishment of Māori wards comes following the Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill was passed at Parliament […]

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New refill station a free and easy solution

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020
Katee Shanks

Visitors to the Whakatāne CBD will no longer need to purchase single-use plastic water bottles, now that a permanent water bottle refill station has been installed in Wharaurangi on The Strand. The station operates via a foot pump, and the contactless design has grown in popularity during 2020 as a […]

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Island of wet wipes clogs Edgecumbe ponds

October 22, 2020December 1, 2020
Katee Shanks

The Edgecumbe oxidation ponds have recently undergone costly work to remove a significant amount of debris, which has been affecting the natural processes of the ponds. Most of the debris is a result of residents flushing unflushable materials down toilets and drains. Whakatāne District Council Acting General Manager Infrastructure, David […]

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