Financial losses unknown following failed Whakatāne harbour project

1NewsNZ HeraldWednesday 21 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Whakatāne District Council, central Government, and Te Rāhui Herenga Waka board cannot determine the total cost of a failed boat harbour project. The project previously received $19.6 million in government funding. The Te Rāhui Herenga Waka Whakatāne Board is currently developing a wind-down plan.

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First reported by 1News, Wed 21 May 2025, 9:46am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 13 minutes
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    Costs sunk into failed Whakatāne harbour project as yet unknown (opens in new tab)

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    Failed Whakatāne harbour project leaves financial questions (opens in new tab)