Crafty Vibes grows creativity and confidence
CraftyVibes was the programme that started Ōpōtiki Rangatahi Pā and it continues to be one of the mo
Community unites for Waiōtahe biodiversity
A biodiversity day held at Kahunui last week brought together more than 30 landowners, iwi, communit
Relationships critical as local government changes announced
Bay of Plenty Regional Council chair Matemoana McDonald says this week’s announcement on simplifying
Average speed safety cameras to be activated
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi expects to activate its average speed safety cameras on State Highwa
Bay residents urged to check their indoor temps this winter
As colder temperatures approach, Bay of Plenty residents are being encouraged to ask a simple but im
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Earthquake flurry
The East Coast has experienced a flurry of mostly weak earthquakes over the past few days. On Sunda
Ocean Ford a ‘top performer’
Ocean Ford Whakatāne has been recognised as one of the country’s top-performing Ford dealerships aft
Natural support tools aim to empower mums
A new local business is helping expectant mothers feel more confident, informed and supported as the
Workshops offer guidance on Māori Land Court processes
Eastern Bay of Plenty whānau are being encouraged to attend monthly free Whenua Māori workshops aime
Monthly boccia night at the Whakatāne Disability Resource Centre
Once a month, the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) hosts a boccia evening for its community to come
Proposals open for walkway restoration
Whakatāne District Council is now accepting proposals for the reinstatement of a walkway that connec
Major slip repairs completed at Tōrere
Two large slips on State Highway 35 at Tōrere have been repaired, restoring a damaged hillside besid
Whakatāne rest home donates $1100 to East Coast flood relief
A market day at Sheaffs Rest Home has raised $1100 for flood relief in Te Araroa. The rest home als
A healthy gut for wellbeing
* Gut health matters more than you think for wellbeing, writes Paula Sharp “All disease starts
Kiwi farmers admired globally
Sven Carlsson SPEAKING to the 70 people attending the Bay of Plenty annual meeting held in Edgecumb
Organic Week returns with online events on soil, food and health
This week is Organic Week with the public invited to take part in a nationwide series of online even
Gown and Town hikoi celebrates graduates
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi celebrated the hard work and dedication of its tauira on Friday with
Neurodiversity Family Support aims to bridge critical gap
A new local support service is helping Eastern Bay families navigate the often-overwhelming world of
Prime Minister visits Whakatāne businesses
Tamara Herdman Staff Reporter Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was in Whakatāne yesterday, visit
Gibbo deeply saddened by move
Brian “Gibbo” Gibbons was sad to be removing his fish and chips business, Gibbos on the Wharf from i
Popular track still in action by some despite closure
In spite of security fencing and signs warning of “extreme danger”, some people are still risking th
Concerns raised for Eastern Bay mental health services
Health NZ says plans are in place to maintain mental health services in Whakatāne during a three-mon
Strong results for kōkako
The kōkako population at Manawahe has reached its highest level in more than 20 years, marking a maj
Appeal for information following public brawl
Police are appealing for information following a public brawl in Kopeopeo on Wednesday afternoon. A