$200K BayTrust grant supports Opape Marae’s wharekai
A major rebuild of Opape Marae’s wharekai is entering its final stage, strengthening the marae’s rol
Filmmaker awarded scholarship
Ōpōtiki man Uenukuterangihoka Jefferies, a self-employed videographer and filmmaker with a young fam
Did you get your Māori Electoral Option pack?
Māori voters should have received an information pack in the mail by now about their roll choice for
Ōpōtiki eyes share of $3b fund
The future of Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s more than $3 billion investment portfolio has garnere
Community groups rally for help
■ The cyclone tests resilience, but strain grows on communities and volunteers, writes Kim Webby An
Top award for Waiotahi Contractors’ employee
Waiotahi Contractors’ Nicole Pierce has been recognised nationally for her work within the extractiv
Matatā wastewater project moves closer to resource consent
The Matatā community will soon have the chance to hear the latest on the town’s long-running wastewa
French baker-entrepreneur takes a new approach to food
After more than a decade serving pastries, coffee and French deli fare to Whakatāne locals, French e
$60k in grants now open for community waterway projects
Applications have opened for the Westpac Water Care Project grants, which give six community and cat
Feedback shows public keen for further spending
Most of the public feedback about Whakatāne District Council’s floodwall integration project support
Māori purpose zones planned for Kawerau
The Kawerau community has until the end of this month to have their say on a District Plan change.
No excuse for paddleboarders with no lifejacket
Stand-up paddleboarding has surged in popularity in recent years, but people are putting themselves
Fishing comp nets $39,000 for Blue Light
The revival of the popular police charity fishing tournament under a new banner has been a success w
Kawerau pair set for eye-opening exchange overseas
Kawerau Blue Light is celebrating a major achievement after successfully nominating two local young
Waioweka Gorge closed twice
State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge was closed twice yesterday due to a slip overnight on Wed
Coastguard reels in $10,450
Now in its 21st year, the Surtees Annual Fishing Competition ran from March 20 to 21, with 230 angle
Tāneatua Top School at last
After 30 years competing in Top School, Tāneatua School stepped back into the arena for the event’s
Farming like Grandad returns bigger and better
With what is quickly becoming a staple on the Whakatāne events calendar, Farming Like Grandad is set
The $25,000 problem many businesses don’t see coming
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser, Jason Lougher
Urgent stabilisation work at Ōhope
WhakatĀne District Council is carrying out urgent stabilisation work at the mouth of the Maraetōtara
Funding boost to support whānau facing coastal climate change
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi has received $300,000 in funding from the Centre of Research Excelle
Council braces for strong reaction to boat ramp fees
Whakatāne District Council is considering charging visitors up to $20 a day to use the district’s bo
Food Hub expansion brings choice and value
The Have A Heart Charitable Trust Food Hub – Whare Kai was buzzing with activity as it opened its do
Roar season safety warning
With the roar season approaching, police are urging hunters to take extra precautions. The roar is