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Whakatane District Council

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The Whakatane District in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is one of the most diversely beautiful areas in New Zealand. Sandy beaches are predominant along the 54 kilometres of coastline that stretches from Otamarakau in the west to Ohiwa in the east. Central areas include fertile lowlands and farming areas on the Rangitaiki Plains through to Murupara. Te Urewera National Park in the south, which makes 41% of the district, is protected native forest and is home to a rich array of flora and fauna. The total area of the district covers 433,000ha or 4,442km2. 

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Flooding 18 Jun 2011
Council responding to surface flooding issues

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council is closely monitoring the weather situation and responding to localised surface flooding in Whakatane and Ohope.

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Cycling 13 Jun 2011
New cycleways in action

WHAKATANE — Over the past months a number of new cycle lanes have been installed on the roading network in Whakatane and Ohope as a part of the ongoing rollout of the Councils Walking and Cycling Strategy.

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Environment 1 Jun 2011
Public outdoor spaces smokefree

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council’s public outdoor spaces are now smokefree.

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Council 31 May 2011
Rangitaiki Ward stays

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council welcomes the decision of the Local Government Commission not to proceed with the proposal to transfer Rangitaiki Ward to Kawerau district.

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Marine 26 May 2011
Harbour Vessel Replacement

WHAKATANE — Local boat builder, Extreme Boats, is currently in the process of constructing a new vessel for the Whakatane Port.

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Community 10 May 2011
Murupara Community wins award

WHAKATANE — Work to reduce crime and improve safety in Murupara has paid off, as the Murupara Community Board wins a national best practice award.

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Council 3 May 2011
Huge interest in CE's position

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Councillors are delighted at the number and calibre of applications received for the position of Chief Executive.

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Council 3 May 2011
Smokefree Policy Adopted

WHAKATANE — Children in Whakatane will play in a healthier outdoor environment, when smoking in parks and reserves is phased out from the end of May.

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Council 2 May 2011
Council performance improving

WHAKATANE — Six months into the role, Mayor Tony Bonne is happy with the progress the Council is making towards improving transparency, efficiency and customer service.

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Waste 26 Apr 2011
Murupara Wastewater Pipe Repairs

WHAKATANE — From May to June 2011The Whakatane District Council are completing rehabilitation works to existing earthenware sewer pipelines in Murupara.

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Flooding 26 Apr 2011
Civil Defence alert

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council is actively monitoring the weather situation and responding to issues of surface flooding and slips around the District as they arise.

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Water 20 Apr 2011
Water Supply Ground Water Investigation

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane/Ohope water supply is abstracted from the Whakatane River at the Water Treatment Plant in Te Tahi Street.

New Zealand's Water Cycle

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Environment 18 Apr 2011
Stormwater outlets improve dune protection

WHAKATANE — Works to improve stormwater outlets at Ohope helped to prevent dune damage and flooding after heavy rainfall earlier this year.

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Environment 18 Apr 2011
Awatapu Lagoon delta restored

WHAKATANE — Over 5000 m3 of silt has been removed from the Awatapu delta (an area just below Hinemoa St where the Wainui Te Whara Stream enters the Awatapu lagoon).

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Community 8 Nov 2010
Ohope Hall Repairs

WHAKATANE — Repairs start this week on the Ohope Hall following flood damage in June this year.

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Council 28 Oct 2010
Bonne takes office

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Mayor-elect Tony Bonne takes office on Wednesday 27 October 2010 after winning in hotly contested mayoral and council elections early this month.

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Council 28 Oct 2010
Turner for Deputy Mayor

WHAKATANE — Judy Turner has been elected Deputy Mayor on Wednesday 27 October 201 at the Council’s inaugural meeting.

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Water 30 Sep 2010
High water table causes drainage problems in Matata

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has said the prolonged wet weather is causing drainage problems in some sections of Matata.

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Waste 28 Sep 2010
Waste Minimisation -Draft Waste Plan - feedback wanted

WHAKATANE — Two community open days will be held in Whakatane to provide residents with an opportunity to feedback on the Whakatane District Council’s Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.

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Cycling 27 Sep 2010
New cycle lanes for Whakatane

WHAKATANE — New road markings and extension of cycle lanes will be carried out on several streets in the Whakatane and Ohope urban areas as part of the implementation of the Council’s Walking and Cycling Strategy.

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Water 24 Sep 2010
Harbour entrance project

WHAKATANE — Investigations to collect data on the impact of waves and currents, water depth and a survey of the spit surface have began after initial findings outlined in the Preliminary Situation Report on the Harbour Entrance.

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Environment 24 Sep 2010
Matata Lagoon Restoration Celebration in conjunction with BirdsaPlenty festival

WHAKATANE — October 2nd will be a day for celebration.

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Flooding 30 Aug 2010
Councils launch project for long term flood defence

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council will be working closely with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to monitor and manage streams and river catchments that are known to cause flooding in urban areas in the District.

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Council 23 Aug 2010
70 nominees for local elections

WHAKATANE — Nominations are in and all District Council seats are to be contested at the upcoming elections.

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Council 19 Aug 2010
Muriwai Dr landslip - Media Release 2

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has closed the playground, public toilets, reserve and walkway at the Whakatane Heads as a precautionary measure as engineering investigations into the stability of the escarpment continues.

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Earthquakes 19 Aug 2010
Muriwai Drive properties evacuated

WHAKATANE — Acting on advice from geotechnical engineers engaged by the Earthquake Commission, the Whakatane District Council has required residents of 4 properties on Muriwai Drive to evacuate their properties due to serious concerns over the stability of the escarpment above their houses.

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Flooding 15 Aug 2010
Whakatane Civil Defence Update (6.53pm)

WHAKATANE — The Civil Defence Controller, David Bewley says that the water has stopped flowing into the Te Rahu ponding basin, and the Regional Council is continue to repair the breach of the stop bank along the Te Rahu canal.

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Flooding 15 Aug 2010
Whakatane Civil Defence Update

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has opened a welfare centre at the War Memorial Hall to cater for small number of residents being evacuated from Fortunes and Paroa Road area following the breach of the Te Rahu canal stop bank (left bank).

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Building 5 Aug 2010
Buildings abandoned

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane District Council does not have any legislative power or authority to require the demolition of abandoned buildings in Murupara unless they are in a life threatening condition or are insanitary.

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Council 5 Aug 2010
Court rules in favour of Council

WHAKATANE — The Court of Appeal has granted the appeal by Whakatane District Council of the High Court decision allowing the Bay of Plenty Regional Council (EBOP) to relocate head office from Whakatane to Tauranga.

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Community 5 Aug 2010
GoldenFootAwards

WHAKATANE — Whakatane’s Warren Cole Walk and Cycleway facility has won best walking facility at the national Golden Foot Walking Awards in Wellington.

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Pets 13 Jun 2010
Adopt a Dog

WHAKATANE — Of the 700 dogs impounded annually approximately half are euthanased.

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Flooding 9 Jun 2010
Council advises on claims after floods

WHAKATANE — Homeowners affected by the flood event on Tuesday 1 June 2010 are being asked to lodge claims with the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to get assistance with the costs of cleaning silt from their properties.

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Building 4 Jun 2010
Council offers special building consent after floods

WHAKATANE — Following the recent heavy rains and flooding events in the District, the Council is offering a special building consent application package to owners of flood damaged houses to assist with the repairs.

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Community 19 May 2010
Whakatane Council grants

WHAKATANE — Local community arts organisations have received a windfall of $27,000 in grants from the Creative Communities Scheme.

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News 15 May 2010
Matata five years on

WHAKATANE — Five years on from the debris flow disaster that struck Matata on 18 May 2005, Mayor Colin Holmes believes "the long and sometimes difficult and controversial road to recovery, will in time become acknowledged as a very good example of community resilience, co-operation and sound decision making."

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Council 4 May 2010
RAPID Number Replacement

WHAKATANE — How quickly the emergency services (fire, ambulance and police) can find your property could be potentially save your life or property from destruction?

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Council 30 Apr 2010
Council gathers evidence for litigation

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council is collecting evidence to support its legal case as building contractors begin to dismantle the Aquatic Centre internal walls before the repair works can start.

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Council 19 Apr 2010
Community feedback wanted for food and fire bylaws

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane District Council is seeking community feedback on the Fire Prevention in Urban Areas and Food Administration Bylaws which are up for review.

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Council 8 Apr 2010
BOPLASS benefits growing

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council is beginning to realise benefits of participating in the regional shared services company BOPLASS.

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Council 31 Mar 2010
Ideas wanted for Port Operational Plan Review

WHAKATANE — A series of public open days on 7, 8 and 9 April 2010 are planned to gather ideas and suggestions for improvements to the Whakatane District Council’s port and harbour assets.

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Council 29 Mar 2010
Whakatane District Council Draft Annual Plan for 2010/11 open for consultation

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane District Council Draft Annual Plan for the 2010/11 year is now open for consultation.

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Environment 26 Mar 2010
Coastal erosion by illegal vehicle use

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane District Council is concerned for public safety following a number of complaints about speeding motorbikes in the Coastlands beach and on the Warren Cole Walkway.

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Council 25 Mar 2010
Council accepts fine

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has accepted that works it mistakenly carried out on a contaminated site at Mataatua Reserve were an infringement of the regional land plan.

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Council 23 Mar 2010
Fines issued for infringement of regional plan

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has accepted that works it mistakenly carried out on a contaminated site at Mataatua Reserve were an infringement of the regional land plan.

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Environment 9 Mar 2010
Whakatane landfill transformed

WHAKATANE — What was once the Whakatane landfill will soon be green pastures and lush with native plantings.

Bird's eye view of the capping work in progress at Burma Road landfill in preparation for the re-grassing and native plants

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Transport 8 Mar 2010
Roading project coming to end

WHAKATANE — The final section of Ohope Road will receive its second coat seal this month following last years extensive road works.

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Council 6 Mar 2010
Matata-Edgecumbe projects open days

EDGECUMBE — The Whakatane District Council is holding open days in Edgecumbe and Matata to discuss a number of community projects with the public.

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Community 3 Mar 2010
Town Vision advisory board

WHAKATANE — Whakatane’s town centre vision is one step closer to reality with the appointment of the Town Vision Advisory Board.

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Council 25 Feb 2010
Council awards arts and culture centre development contract

WHAKATANE — The Council has appointed Irving Smith Jack Architects Ltd to develop their concept plans for the Library & Exhibition Facility along with the refurbishment of the current Museum into an Archive, Storage and Research Facility.

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Conservation 17 Feb 2010
Views sought on management of indigenous biodiversity

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council is seeking the views of landowners about the management of indigenous biodiversity in the District.

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Water 4 Feb 2010
Water pressure increase

WHAKATANE — Residents of Whakatane west (Poroporo area) are delighted with the boost in water pressure and flow following completion of a water supply system upgrade in the area recently.

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Pets 26 Jan 2010
Dog owners warned to take greater care of their dogs

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane District Council is urging dog owners to take greater care with their dogs, especially their interactions with visitors and the general public.

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Corrections 23 Jan 2010
Whakatane Police capture escaped prisoner

WHAKATANE — Whakatane Police have this morning captured Werimu Rangi HAURAKI, a 34 year old Eastern Bay resident who was wanted for failing to appear on a charge of aggravated burglary, and other burglary charges.

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Council 22 Dec 2009
Pool repair contract awarded

WHAKATANE —   The Council announced today that the contract for the repairs to the Whakatane District Aquatic Centre has been awarded to Watts & Hughes.  Whakatane District Mayor Colin Holmes says “while it is extremely disappointing that poor performance by a consultant had resulted in this situation, the Council is pleased that finally the complex will be repaired to a high standard.

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Architecture 13 Nov 2009
Architects prepare design concepts for Whakatane

WHAKATANE — Representatives from three architectural companies were in Whakatane yesterday (Thursday 12 November) to begin the process of preparing design concepts for Whakatane District Council's Arts and Culture redevelopment.

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Earthquakes 8 Oct 2009
Cancellation of Potential Tsunami Threat Advisory

WHAKATANE — The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management has advised that based on the assessment of the Tsunami activity experienced up to now, we can now cancel the Potential Threat Advisory.

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Earthquakes 8 Oct 2009
Latest advisory from Ministry of Civil Defence Emergency Management

WHAKATANE — Potential tsunami threat has been revised to.

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Earthquakes 8 Oct 2009
Tsunami alert

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane District Council advises that they have received notice of a tsunami threat from the Ministry of Civil Defence that following an earthquake near Vanuatu that there is a threat of a tsunami hitting the coastal area.

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Conservation 30 Sep 2009
Dune repairs at Ohope Beach

PAPAMOA — Remedial work to reshape two sections of the eroded dune face at Ohope Beach will occur this week, using new techniques that have been successful at Papamoa.

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Council 7 Sep 2009
Esplanade Mall redevelopment welcomed

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council and arts and culture stakeholders have welcomed the Council’s decision to purchase and redevelop a property on the Esplanade Mall (former Briscoes) into a public library, museum and exhibition space.

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Council 10 Aug 2009
Council renews chief executives contract

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has renewed Diane Turner’s contract as Chief Executive for a further two years.

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Council 4 Aug 2009
Council deficit

WHAKATANE — Lower than expected revenue, increased depreciation costs, reduced development contributions levies and the general economic downturn are a major factor in Whakatane district council’s $2.5 million budget deficit.

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Community 28 Jul 2009
Merit award project

WHAKATANE —  "Whakatane District Council’s Ohope escarpment drainage project received a merit award from the Association of Consulting Engineers New Zealand at the Association’s annual awards event on Saturday 25 July.

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Council 27 Jul 2009
LTCCP2009 Responses

WHAKATANE — Letters responding to submissions made to the Council’s Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) 2009-2019 will be going out later than usual as a result of the high number of submissions made to the draft Plan.

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Council 15 Jul 2009
Whakatane District Council adopts LTCCP2009

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council finalised its roadmap for the next ten years today Monday 13 July 2009.

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Council 6 Jul 2009
Arts and Culture Centre Project decision

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has included $3.25 million in the 2009/10 year to provide for improved library and museum facilities.

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Council 16 Jun 2009
Whakatane District Council queries Ministry's conclusions

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane District Council feels it has been unfairly highlighted by the Minister for the Environment in the latest comparative survey of processing resource consent applications by local authorities.

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News 11 Jun 2009
Harbour Entrance

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has been working closely with Environment Bay of Plenty to find a safe solution to the shallowing of the river channel and river bar at the mouth of the Whakatane River.

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Water 22 Apr 2009
Water restrictions - (Whakatane & Ohope)

WHAKATANE — Salinity of river water has increased during the last few days.

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Council 14 Apr 2009
EBOP Judicial Review

Whakatane District Council is surprised and very disappointed with the High Court’s decision.

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News 2 Apr 2009
Pensioner housing

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council is considering selling/divesting its pensioner housing properties as part of a review of its range of activities and the need to focus on Council’s core business.

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House 2 Apr 2009
Pensioner Housing

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council is considering selling/divesting its pensioner housing properties as part of a review of its range of activities and the need to focus on Council’s core business.

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Politics 24 Mar 2009
Young leaders wanted

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council Mayor, Colin Holmes is calling for nominations of any young person who exhibit some leadership potential to attend the 4th annual Aspiring Leaders’ Forum in Wellington on 30 July- 2 August 2009.

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Water 6 Feb 2009
Water Salinity

WHAKATANE —  Whakatane District Council is appealing to residents in Whakatane town and Ohope water consumers to conserve and use water sparingly over the coming few weeks.

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Fire 2 Feb 2009
Fire Restrictions for Whakatane District

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has imposed immediate restrictions on the use of fire for recreational and land management purposes.

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Marine 28 Nov 2008
Marina one step closer

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane District Council and the Whakatane Marina Society have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the sale and purchase of Council owned land for the development of a marina.

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Community 27 Nov 2008
Council look at integrated centre

WHAKATANE — "A purpose-built integrated arts & culture and tourism centre will deliver the best value for the Whakatane District Council and community", says economic consultant, Albert Stafford.

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Waste 17 Nov 2008
Work needed on Edgecumbe sewerage system

WHAKATANE — Investigations into the state of the Edgecumbe sewerage system have revealed that significant amounts of work are required to repair the sewerage system.

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Council 11 Nov 2008
One more week for rates promotion

WHAKATANE — Ratepayers in Whakatane District have one more week (until Friday 21 November 2008) to register for Rates Direct promotion and to go into a draw to win one of four $500 New World hampers from the Council.

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Council 7 Nov 2008
Council engages with community online

WHAKATANE — We want more members… joining and sharing their ideas, views and commenting about the future our District, is the appeal from Whakatane Mayor Colin Holmes.

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Council 24 Oct 2008
Whakatane District Council updates delegations

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has reviewed and updated its delegations to planning staff as part of efforts to improve the way resource consents are processed.

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Maori 6 Aug 2008
Puketapu Pa Site

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has pleaded guilty to damaging an archaeological site, (Puketapu Pa site), during works to enhance public safety at the site.

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Court 23 Jul 2008
High Court rules on Army Hall land

WHAKATANE — The High Court has ruled against the Crown in the Army Hall case.

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Council 18 Jul 2008
Ohope Community Board looks to improve communication with community

WHAKATANE — The Ohope Community Board is looking at ways to improve its engagement with the Ohope community, says Board Chairperson Chris Dohrman. 

Mr Dohrman said the Board wants to make more use of the local media, the council’s newsletter Byways and the Ohope Tide magazine to engage with the our community and encourage people to attend the public forum during the Board’s meetings.

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Council 8 Jul 2008
Otarawairere project complete

WHAKATANE — Done and dusted, within budget and apart from some restoration works on a few private properties the Otarawairere/West End wastewater and stormwater reticulation project is complete.

The Council�s Chief Executive, Diane Turner �turns the last sod� to mark the completion of the Otarawairere/West End wastewater and stormwater reticulation project.

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Council 4 Jul 2008
Whakatane District Council adopts 2008/09 Annual Plan

WHAKATANE — Extra spending to improve the district’s water supply; to investigate options to address water salinity issues in Whakatane and reviewed the funding formula for disaster mitigation projects are among key initiatives in Whakatane District Council’s newly-adopted Annual Plan for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.

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Books 2 Jul 2008
Free library service for Whakatane District

WHAKATANE — “Our goal is to have 70% of the Whakatane District population as library members” says Whakatane District Library Services Coordinator Carol Spanhake.

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Council 30 Jun 2008
Concrete crushing creates cost cuts for Whakatane

WHAKATANE — Crushing concrete waste dumped at the Recycling Park and using it as base course in road construction is set to save Whakatane District ratepayers nearly $7,000 this year.

Concrete crushing machine at busy work at the Recycling Park on Te Tahi St, Whakatane.

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Council 24 Jun 2008
BreakOut!

WHAKATANE — This week sees the launch of free public access to BreakOut at Whakatane District Libraries.

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Waste 23 Jun 2008
Edgecumbe sewerage works

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council is starting a three week smoke test exercise of the Edgecumbe sewerage system to locate breaks and defects.

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Building 19 Jun 2008
Whakatane District Council registered as building consent authority

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council has been registered by the Department of Building and Housing as a building consent authority under the Building Act 2004.

Whakatane District Council�s Senior Building Control Officer, Taylor Wong, is pictured being presented with its registration certificate on 12 June by the Department�s Chief Executive, Katrina Bach.

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Transport 16 Jun 2008
Fine for parking in disability space increased to $150

WHAKATANE — The cost of parking in a mobility parking space will set you back $150 from Thursday 26 June.

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Council 30 May 2008
Annual Plan submissions

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council Councillors were impressed with the quality of written and verbal submissions made to the draft Annual Plan 2008/09. 

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Traffic 29 May 2008
New parking tickets

WHAKATANE — Whakatane District Council’s parking department has gone hi-tech with the arrival of two hand held ticket issuing machines.

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Community 23 May 2008
Youth Debate to celebrate National Youth Week 2008

WHAKATANE — A Youth Debate will be among the highlights of year’s activities to celebrate Youth week in Whakatane.

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Council 19 May 2008
Edgecumbe Service Delivery

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane District Council is disappointed with recent media reports relating to the handling of Edgecumbe sewage faults.

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Council 13 May 2008
416 submissions for draft annual plan

WHAKATANE — The Whakatane District Councils draft Annual Plan 2008/09 has received 416 submissions, raising over 700 submission points.

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Council 22 Apr 2008
TOI EDA Trustees Appointed

BAY OF PLENTY — Three leading Eastern Bay people have been appointed as trustees to the TOI EDA Board.

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Water 9 Apr 2008
Salinity levels affect Whakatane water taste

WHAKATANE — Residents in Whakatane town (urban area) may be experiencing an unusual taste in the water due to increased salinity in the Whakatane River resulting from a combination of factors.

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