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Mayor Says Financial Discipline Key as Rates Increase Reduced to 9.1%Whakatāne District Council has reduced its proposed average rates increase for the 2026/27 financial year from 9.4% to 9.1%, following a decision to use waste disposal levy funding to offset part of the cost of household kerbside recycling.
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Ōpōtiki District Council Seeks Feedback on Draft Dog Control and Gambling TAB Venue PoliciesFollowing its three-year policy review, the Ōpōtiki District Council has agreed to seek feedback on two draft policies – Dog control and Gambling TAB Venues.
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Whakatāne Mayor Defends Dredging Decision, Says Rates Rise Cannot Be JustifiedWhakatāne Mayor Nándor Tánczos says councillors rejected a proposal to fund dredging to the Whakatāne Yacht Club because the cost would ultimately fall on ratepayers, despite the harbour fund’s historical involvement in the work.
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Waioweka Gorge Recovery Moves Into New PhaseRecovery works in the Waioweka Gorge are stepping up, with major contracts now in place to restore full access to State Highway 2 following severe weather events earlier this year.
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Win a Kebab BoxWin a Kebab Box every day this week from Ataturk Turkish Cafe. Listen to the Harvey Norman Breakfast Show to be in to win!
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Win a Ticket for The Budget Breakdown Business Breakfast!Go to the Radio 1XX Facebook Page, find the Social Giveaway post, and nominate your favourite business, or YOUR business, to win a ticket to The Budget Breakdown Business Breakfast on June 19th!
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Nominate Your Unsung Hero To Win!Nominate your Unsung Hero today and they could win a $100 Prezzy Card! Let's celebrate the people who make our community great. It only takes a minute, and it could make someone’s day.
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Win A Workplace Coffee Shout!Win up to 10 coffees for your workplace from Resilience Coffee Shop.
- Find the post on the 1XX Facebook Page, posted every Tuesday morning.
- Enter by nominating your workmates.
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Mid-Winter Swim 2026Take a dip in the cold to feel the aroha and warmth of the 1XX Mid-Winter Swim!
at Mahy Reserve
