Whakatane District Council

**About the Council** The Whakat?ne District Council's vision is to be known as the place of choice for people to live, work and play. In achieving our vision: - Our community will be safe and surrounded by people who are friendly and caring - Businesses will be thriving - There will be respect for and pride in our history - We will be successful guardians of our natural environment Our purpose is to lead the Whakat?ne District to sustainable economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being. As a District Council we will achieve this through: - Good governance, leadership and advocacy - Integrated, long-term planning - Effective and reliable community infrastructure - Outstanding service delivery