The remediation complements work already underway to remediate Whakatāne Town Wharf and signals a significant investment in infrastructure improvements by Whakatāne District Council.
On Wednesday 13 May, the community safety zones initiated by Te Whānau a Apanui will be lifted with a karakia at 7am at Pōtikirua and at midday at Hāwai.
Whakatāne Hospital is triaging patients at the front entrance as part of its preparedness to protect patients, staff and the wider community from COVID-19.
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management has launched a new 0800 number helping Bay of Plenty households meet essential needs during the national rāhui period.