Local Council
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Evacuations Ōpōtiki District
Ōpōtiki District Council has issued mandatory evacuations for coastal and low-lying areas from Ōhiwa Harbour to Whangaparaoa.
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Mandatory Evacuation for West End and Local State of Emergency Declared
Whakatāne District Council said parts of Ōhope and Thornton need to evacuate by 5pm tonight, with other coastal properties encouraged to self-evacuate.
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Coastal Residents Urged to Prepare for Potential Evacuations Tomorrow
Whakatāne District Council said there is a high likelyhood coastal areas of Ōhope, including West End, will need to be evacuated tomorrow.
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Urgent Stabilisation Work on Ōhope Beach
Whakatāne District Council said the mouth of Maraetōtara Stream will be undergoing urgent stabilisation works on Thursday.
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Matatā Wastewater Project Nears Consent Stage After Years of Planning
The long-running wastewater project in Matatā has reached a key milestone, with a resource consent application expected to be lodged in the coming months.
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Next Generation Leaders Take Their Seats in Youth Council, Bringing Fresh Energy to Local Democracy
The 2026 Whakatāne District Youth Council has been formally welcomed, marking the start of a new term focused on youth leadership and civic engagement.
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Bay of Plenty Councils Explore Shared Water Services Option
Four Bay of Plenty councils are continuing discussions on the future of local water services, stressing no decisions have yet been made.
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Ōpape Beach Road Emergency Work Complete
Boulders have now been put in place to secure road access.
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