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The Kawerau District Council is expected to adopt its long term plan which includes a 12.2 percent average rates increase.
And the Bay of Plenty Regional Council has signed off on a management plan to dig up contaminated wood waste from the boat harbour site on Keepa Road.
Diane says Te Rahui Herenga Waka Whakatane is a massive project and provincial growth fund money is helping to pay for it.
Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Democracy Reporter - Diane McCarthy with the Whakatane Beacon
