The Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa is calling for nominations of people and groups who champion public access to the outdoors. Nominations are open until 13 December 2019. The Outdoor Access Champion Awards have been running since 2013. They recognise individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to […]
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Murupara Aquatic Centre opens for summer
The Murupara Aquatic Centre is holding a family fun day this weekend to celebrate the opening of its 2019/20 season. The opening, on this Saturday, 26 October, will feature plenty of games for all the family and a free sausage sizzle. The aquatic centre’s giant inflatable will be available for […]
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Contemporary jewelry exhibit comes to town
Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi – Whakatāne’s Library and Exhibition Centre – is delighted to present an exciting exhibition by Lyttelton-based contemporary jeweller Elfi Spiewack. In Splendour Moot, Adornment Re-framed, opens on Saturday 20 April, for its first showing in the North Island. This striking exhibition explores jewellery […]
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Active Whakatāne project needs community input
People living throughout the Whakatāne District are being asked to contribute to a new initiative which aims to make it easier and safer to use our roads, pathways, tracks and open spaces, and gain access to services and activities. The Active Whakatāne transport and recreation strategy project includes a public […]
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Aquatic Centre to close for annual maintenance programme
The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre will be closed to the public from Monday, 2 July until Sunday, 8 July, while its annual major maintenance programme is undertaken. Whakatāne District Council Aquatics and Recreation Manager Lee Colquhoun says the facility shutdown will allow activities required to meet the Centre’s Poolsafe accreditation […]
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New challenge for Whakatāne District Council CE
Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced that Council Chief Executive Marty Grenfell will leave the organisation on 31 August to take up the chief executive role at Tauranga City Council. “On a personal level, this is an announcement I make with tremendous sadness, and I know my fellow elected […]
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A message from the Mayor about Māori wards
I have been the Mayor of Whakatāne now for just over 10 years. When I was first elected, I didn’t think Māori wards were necessary. I believed then that everyone had the same right to stand for election, and an equal chance of being elected. My views on this subject […]
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Slip closes West End to Ōtarawairere Bay track
The section of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Walkway between Ōtarawairere and West End, Ōhope has been closed for safety reasons. A slip resulting from the weekend’s significant rain event has covered the track and made it unsafe for walkers. Whakatāne District Council staff and contractors are working at the […]