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Have Your Say On What You Pay - And How Council Services Are Funded
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 1:52 pm | Whakatane District Council
Dr Leny Woolsey, General Manager Strategy & Growth, says this is an opportunity for people to have influence over what they pay and how Council services are funded. More >>
Proposals Now Open For Ngā Tapuwae O Toi Walkway Restoration
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 9:07 am | Whakatane District Council
The Request for Proposals (RFP) opened last week, inviting plans for either repairing and reinstating the existing track or developing alternative routes without reliance on Council funding. More >>
State Of Emergency Lifted As Whakatāne District Continues Clean Up
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 2:11 pm | Whakatane District Council
Local Controller Hone Patrick says lifting the state of emergency marks an important step forward, but cautions that recovery will take time. More >>
Cyclone Vaianu Has Passed; Caution Still Urged Across Whakatāne District
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 10:11 pm | Whakatane District Council
Residents who were evacuated mandatorily or voluntarily were cleared to return home from around 6pm, if they felt it was safe to do so. More >>
Cyclone Vaianu Changes Track – Increased Risk To Whakatāne District
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 1:42 pm | Whakatane District Council
Whakatāne District Council is warning residents that the most concerning period of Cyclone Vaianu is expected this afternoon (Sunday 12 April). Gale force winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour, extremely strong storm surges and potentially 12-metre-high ... More >>
Cyclone Vaianu Intensifies: Direct Hit On Whakatāne District - Get Out Now
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 1:38 pm | Whakatane District Council
The message is clear: Cyclone Vaianu is approaching the Whakatāne District. Residents in Ōhope, coastal Thornton, and anyone who feels unsafe are urged to evacuate inland before 12pm today. Conditions are expected to become life-threatening from early ... More >>
Risk To Life: Further Mandatory Evacuations In Ōhope And Thornton As Cyclone Vaianu Intensifies
Saturday, 11 April 2026, 4:13 pm | Whakatane District Council
Mandatory evacuation orders have been extended to additional areas of Ōhope and Thornton as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies, with residents in a number of other coastal and low-lying areas strongly urged to self-evacuate now. Acting Mayor Julie Jukes ... More >>
Whakatāne District declares State of Local Emergency – West End residents must evacuate
Saturday, 11 April 2026, 2:09 pm | Whakatane District Council
A State of Local Emergency was declared for Whakatāne District at 8.55am today (Saturday, 11 April 2026), by Acting Mayor Julie Jukes. Acting Mayor Jukes says the declaration is in response to the expected impacts of Cyclone Vaianu, with properties ... More >>
Council Urges Coastal Residents To Prepare For Evacuations As Cyclone Vaianu Approaches
Friday, 10 April 2026, 4:58 pm | Whakatane District Council
If a State of Local Emergency is declared and mandatory evacuations are required, an Emergency Evacuation Centre will open at the Whakatāne War Memorial Hall. More >>
Whakatāne District Council Urges Residents To Prepare Early As Cyclone Vaianu Approaches
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 1:39 pm | Whakatane District Council
Whakatāne District Local Controller Nicholas Woodley says while there is still uncertainty around the cyclone’s exact path, the message is clear: prepare now. More >>
Community Invited To Have Their Say On Proposed Bylaw Review
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:06 am | Whakatane District Council
General Manager Strategy and Growth, Dr Leny Woolsey, says keeping bylaws up to date helps ensure shared spaces remain safe, respectful and enjoyable for everyone. More >>
Council Seeks Feedback On How Shared Spaces Are Used Across The District
Friday, 27 March 2026, 1:49 pm | Whakatane District Council
General Manager Strategy and Growth, Dr Leny Woolsey, says bundling the bylaws under a single campaign helps people see how the rules connect to everyday life. More >>
New Online Tool Helps Whakatāne District Communities Understand Climate Risks
Friday, 20 March 2026, 11:10 am | Whakatane District Council
Called Adaptation Explorer, the tool is an interactive digital map that shows general areas that may be exposed to climaterelated hazards such as flooding, landslides, coastal erosion, sea level rise and extreme heat. More >>
Whakatāne District Council Explores New Scheme To Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 2:43 pm | Whakatane District Council
The RAS has been under development for a number of years and is now at the stage where Councils across the mōtū are being asked to signal whether they would support the initiative should it be formally established. More >>
Award-Winning Local Wild Food Festival Returns To Ōhope This Weekend
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 5:37 pm | Whakatane District Council
Whakatāne District Mayor Nándor Tánczos says the festival showcases what makes the district special. More >>
Statement From Koromatua - Mayor Nándor Tánczos - On Mount Maunganui Slip
Saturday, 24 January 2026, 5:04 pm | Whakatane District Council
We acknowledge the tireless and challenging work of emergency responders, recovery teams, local iwi, council staff and volunteers. More >>
Council Shifts Focus To Supporting Neighbours Following Severe Weather
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 11:30 am | Whakatane District Council
Council extends sincere thanks to local residents for heeding safety messages, staying off roads where possible, and providing valuable local information. More >>
Council Responds To Impacts Of Prolonged Wet Weather
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 8:45 am | Whakatane District Council
Local Controller, Mike Avery, says Council staff and contractors are out across the district carrying out checks and clean-up work, and will respond to priority issues as quickly and safely as possible. More >>
Whakatāne District Council Activates Emergency Operations Centre Due To Severe Weather
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 1:59 pm | Whakatane District Council
Residents are urged to prioritise safety, keep off roads, and stay well clear of floodwaters. People in low-lying or high-risk areas, or those living or working near steep cliffs, should be prepared to self-evacuate if they feel unsafe. More >>
Whakatāne District Celebrates Landmark Pekatahi Bridge Decision
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 12:38 pm | Whakatane District Council
After years of advocacy, frustration, and reactive repairs, the district finally has certainty: a modern, resilient bridge is on its way and it will reshape how the Eastern Bay moves, connects, and does business. More >>
