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COVID-19 assessment and testing to move to General Practice
With the country at Alert Level 2, the Bay of Plenty District Health Board’s (BOPDHB) COVID-19 pandemic response is also moving to the next phase. This includes the process for assessment and swabbing for COVID-19. From Monday 25 May 2020, people with symptoms of...
Visiting Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals at Alert Level 2
People planning to visit whānau, family and friends in Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals are reminded of the DHB’s Alert Level 2 Visitor Policy. The focus at Alert Level 2 continues to be on protecting everyone from the risk of exposure to COVID-19, at the same time...
Whakatāne COVID-19 assessment centre to open weekdays only
The Whakatāne COVID-19 assessment centre will be open weekdays only going forward. The Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC), based at Whakatāne War Memorial Hall, will no longer be open on Saturday mornings effective immediately. New opening hours: Whakatāne CBAC,...
New Protocol for the District Court at Alert Level 2
The Chief District Court Judge has issued a new protocol to guide New Zealand’s biggest court as it continues to deliver an essential service during Alert Level 2 of the pandemic response. The District Court deals with high volumes of Criminal, Family, Youth and...
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Survey work underway on Opotiki Harbour Project
Over the coming weeks, boats and drones will be taking accurate measurements and carrying out crucial survey work to finalise work plans for the build of Ōpōtiki's Harbour entrance. Ōpōtiki harbour Project Manager, John Galbraith, said that together, the survey work...
Comment from Minister Shane Jones on Whakatāne Wharf
Earlier today, Whakatāne District Council announced that with the release of tender documents to industry, it is officially underway with the first of the infrastructure projects associated with the Whakatāne Regeneration Programme starting with the Whakatāne Wharf....
Remediation of Whakatāne Town Wharf marks first step in District’s future
Whakatāne District Council is pleased to announce that with the release of tender documents to industry, it is officially underway with the first of the infrastructure projects associated with the Whakatāne Regeneration Programme. The construction of the...
Annual Plan consultation begins
Consultation on the draft 2020/2021 Annual Plan and budget begins on Monday, 25 May. The Council is seeking community feedback on the key proposals outlined in the consultation document, which relate to changes in the work programme and budgets set-out for 2020/21 in...
Air Chathams back in the skies under Level 2 with compulsory face mask policy
After 7 weeks of uncertainty and ‘hibernation’ Air Chathams is excited to slowly relaunch scheduled flights from its Auckland Airport base to Whakatane, Whanganui and the Kapiti Coast commencing 24th May. Airline management have been working with the district councils...
Back to school: Mental Health ‘front of mind’
The Eastern Bay’s specialist mental health service for rangatahi (youth) says mental wellbeing should be front of mind as students head back to school this week. Glenda Gillgren who leads the Child and Adolescent (0-18 years)Specialist Mental Health Team, Voyagers, Te...
Flood protection works to start at Pakihikura Ōpōtiki Wharf
Works to repair and replace the rock armouring around the Ōpōtiki Wharf are set to start this week, before the wetter winter months risk damaging the town’s vital flood protection structures. Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Rivers and Drainage Operations Manager,...
Opotiki to take precautionary steps in response to Covid-19
Ōpōtiki District Council has closed the doors of the Ōpōtiki i-SITE and public library in a move to protect staff and the wider community from the risk of Covid-19 infection. Council Chief Executive, Aileen Lawrie, said that the decision wasn’t taken lightly but was a...
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New Protocol for the District Court at Alert Level 2
The Chief District Court Judge has issued a new protocol to guide New Zealand’s biggest court as it continues to deliver an essential service during Alert Level 2 of the pandemic response. The District Court deals with high volumes of Criminal, Family, Youth and...
Comment from Minister Shane Jones on Whakatāne Wharf
Earlier today, Whakatāne District Council announced that with the release of tender documents to industry, it is officially underway with the first of the infrastructure projects associated with the Whakatāne Regeneration Programme starting with the Whakatāne Wharf....
Rubbish, recycling, refuse and transfer stations
Rubbish and recycling Kerbside rubbish and recycling · Normal kerbside rubbish and greenwaste services will continue · Yellow-lidded recycling bins can be put out...
Volunteer and Events Coordinator role – Hiring now!
Whakatane Kiwi Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated 'people' person to manage our volunteer programme and organise events for the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust. The successful applicant will be required to work as a part-time contractor from a home-based office...
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