The Whakatane District Council serves Whakatāne, Ōhope, Tāneatua, Edgecumbe, Matatā, Murupara and other communities throughout the Whakatāne District. The council provides a range of services including Animal Control, Civil Defence, Water Services, Roads and Footpaths and much more. 

Whakatane District Council facilities include the Whakatane Aquatic Centre, Whakatāne Horizon Energy Library at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi, Whakatane Museum and a range of Parks and public spaces.