Voting papers and information packs for the forthcoming, binding poll on the introduction of Māori Wards in the Whakatāne District will be posted to all registered electors on Friday, April 27. Voting will be open through until midday on May 19. Voting papers can be returned by post, using the […]
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Public consultation for Long-Term Plan opens
Consultation is open and residents can provide their input into the district’s future through the Long-Term Plan (LTP) 2018-2028. The development of the LTP gives individuals, organisations and businesses a chance to have a say on what Council will deliver – and how – for the next 10 years. Ōpōtiki […]
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Forestry operator fined for reckless harvesting operation
Photographs taken on 16 October 2016 of the offending activity in Whitikau Forest A forest owner and harvesting company responsible for a 197 hectare pine forest in steep mountainous terrain south-east of Ōpōtiki have received a hefty fine for their environmental offending. The charges relate to disturbance of stream beds […]
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New owner for heritage building
The Commercial Hotel site in Whakatāne has a new owner. Bay of Plenty Regional Council has confirmed the sale of the property to a Whakatāne businessman, who has purchased it with an eye to develop it in line with Whakatāne District Council’s town vision for this area of the CBD […]
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No.# Squadron coming to Kawerau
Next Monday, keep your eyes on the sky in Kawerau as there may be a high flying visitor to town. The No.3 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force will be based at Kawerau’s Firmin Lodge as part of a week-long team building exercise. Kawerau District Council’s Events and […]
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Awanuiārangi celebrates graduation of nearly 3,000 students
Nearly 3,000 Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi graduands will graduate this year and more than 200 will receive their degrees and certificates during a formal capping ceremony in Whakatāne this Friday. More than 600 iwi representatives, government and local authority officials, academics, staff, students and their whānau and supporters will […]
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Council reports progress on Cullen Review recommendations
Bay of Plenty Regional Council shows steady progress addressing the recommendations of the Rangitāiki River Scheme Review. On 6 April 2017, a breach of the Rangitāiki River stopbank at College Road in Edgecumbe resulted in widespread flooding of properties and the evacuation of the entire township. Following that event, […]
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Council votes in favour of Māori wards
Whakatāne District Council elected members have this evening voted in favour of a resolution that would enable the establishment of Māori wards. The elected members heard submissions from the public before deliberating and voting six to five in favour of supporting the introduction of one or more Maori wards. Whakatāne […]