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Two Whakatāne businesses must close by April 30 as the council demolishes a historic wharf shed to build a flood wall, with no relocation plan for the shops.
Whakatāne businesses Gibbo’s on the Wharf and The Iceman must close by April 30 as the council proceeds with demolishing a historic wharf shed to build a flood wall.
The businesses, which have operated on the site for over a decade, oppose the move, citing relocation challenges and the loss of a community hub.
While the Whakatāne Sportfishing Club will be relocated at council expense, no such plan exists for the two shops.
The council says it has discussed temporary options since 2024, but no formal commitments have been made for future integration into the new development.
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Dos negocios de Whakatāne deben cerrar antes del 30 de abril, ya que el consejo demolió un histórico cobertizo del muelle para construir un muro contra las inundaciones, sin ningún plan de reubicación para las tiendas.