Water main renewal project begins

by | Jun 25, 2020 | Trending

Physical works on the Whakatāne District Council water main renewal project begins this week. Water mains in the affected areas were identified as requiring replacement after reaching the end of their expected service life. The first phase of the project includes...

Change to dog control fees

by | Jun 23, 2020 | Trending

Dog registration fees in the Whakatāne District will increase slightly for the 2020/21 year, which starts on 1 July. While the fees remained the same for the past three years, an increase in operational costs means the Council can no longer hold fees at their current...

Opotiki Sales Yard sale goes unconditional

by | Jun 18, 2020 | Trending

The 2.84ha property near Ōpōtiki College, known locally as the Sale Yards, has been sold to developers, Kāinga Maha Ltd, for a new housing development with work on the site set to begin later this year. Ōpōtiki District Council Chief Executive, Aileen Lawrie, said...

Health warning issued for Lake Okaro

by | Jun 17, 2020 | Trending

A health warning has been issued for Lake Okaro, near Rotorua, as routine monitoring results provided by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council have confirmed a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae. “The health warning means that people should avoid any activity...

River level relief for Bay of Plenty

by | Jun 16, 2020 | Trending

Recent rain and cooler temperatures have eased immediate concerns about Bay of Plenty’s low stream flow levels, but Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff are warning water users to plan ahead now for next summer. Bay of Plenty Regional Council Water Shortage Event...