After yesterday’s mail delivery, 4500 voting returns had been received from voters in the Whakatane District. That represents just over 19% of the District’s 23,223 eligible voters. That compares with a 15.7% voter turn-out at the same stage in the 2013 triennial election. Votes received by ward, to date are: […]
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New recycling system starts next week
The Whakatāne District’s new kerbside recycling system starts next week, with a progressive roll-out for residents across the district. The brochure delivered with each of the new yellow-lidded recycling bins explains how the system works, and when each area’s first fortnightly collection will take place. The Council website’s waste search […]
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Voting underway in Eastern Bay
After yesterday’s mail delivery, 1400 voting returns had been received from voters in the Whakatane District.
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Council partnership with Ngāti Manawa on dog control
The Whakatāne District Council has endorsed a partnership arrangement with Ngāti Manawa which could see the iwi take over day-to-day animal control and other regulatory activities in Murupara and the surrounding area.