Whakatane District Council stories
Residents question why Whakatāne Council resurfaced one street with asphalt after saying the treatment was too costly for most roads.
Officials will still assess Tauranga's bid for a new unitary authority, despite Western Bay of Plenty District Council refusing to join it.
Councils warn the bill could saddle ratepayers with unfunded duties, as toilets, cemeteries and consenting are left off the core services list.
Whakatane District Council partners with Telensa to upgrade 2,500 streetlights to smart LED systems, aiming for completion by June 2018.
