Whakatāne District Council

The Whakatāne District Council delivers 37 internal and external activities under 11 activity groups and manages approximately $644 million worth of community assets. The total annual cost of delivering those activities is typically around $60 million in operating costs and $20 million in capital costs. The Council employs over 200 FTE staff.

Our activities make an important contribution to our community, providing essential services and recreational opportunities that are used every day. Many Council functions are guided by legislation, including the Local Government Act 2002, the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002. Within this framework, there is a considerable degree of flexibility in deciding what activities are undertaken and how they are carried out.

We recognise that our activities may have a direct impact on the environment. We are working to understand this impact and take steps to reduce it, particularly in the context of climate change. The Council aspires to show leadership by actively considering climate change in all decisions, and working to mitigate and adapt to climate change throughout our activities across the District. We want to support our communities by ensuring that the infrastructure and services we provide promote resilience.