Government approves Eastern Bay councils standing alone with water
All three Eastern Bay district councils have had their plans to keep three waters services in-house
Nurses launch service to support ageing in place
Seeing a growing need for home-based care for the elderly in the Eastern Bay, two experienced regist
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Pōhiri and inaugural meeting mark new triennium
The 2025-2028 Whakatāne District Council triennium began with a powerful pōhiri at Te Mānuka Tūtahi
Eastern Bay councils’ water plans accepted
All three Eastern Bay district councils have had their plans to keep Three Waters services in-house
Sisters take on council roles
Kawerau district has voted two sisters to sit side by side on Kawerau District Council. New Kawerau
New floodlights a gamechanger for Trident
Trident High School’s playing fields will soon be in the spotlight, with the installation of eight n
Gold stand honour for Beachpoint Apartments
Beachpoint Apartments in Ōhope has struck gold – again. The seaside accommodation has achieved Qual
Making Christmas and summer work for your business
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser, Jason Lougher
Kawerau’s KADAP celebrates a decade of caring
Kawerau and Districts Ageing in Place (KADAP) has marked a milestone - 10 years of helping older res
Whakatāne Rock ’n’ Roll Club shines at national championships
The Whakatāne Rock ’n’ Roll Club made its presence felt at the Senior Rock ’n’ Roll National Dance C
Leny adds strength and grows numbers of BOP Education Trust
A senior Whakatāne District Council staff member, with a firm belief in the transformative power of
Fresh flavours and chefs to shine at first Harvest Market
Seasonal produce and artisan goods from across the Bay of Plenty will take centre stage at Wharfside
Serious assault in Ōpōtiki
Police are investigating after a man was seriously assaulted in his Ōpōtiki home early this morning
Increasing home birth awareness
Home Birth Awareness Week recently provided an opportunity to promote an alternative to limiting obs
A 'royal' opening
The chef has planned his menu; rooms are in use, and the bar is stocked with drinks. Yesterday, the
One happy kiwifruit worker
Estonian tourist Mihkel Kormasov has used up a large chunk of a year-long-stay in New Zealand doing
Water Services Delivery Plan accepted
Ōpōtiki District Council’s Water Services Delivery Plan has been assessed and accepted by the Depart
Friendship group at golf club
The Ōpōtiki Friendship Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Ōpōtiki Golf Club, offeri
Superhero party at St John’s
The annual pre-schoolers Superhero Party held by St John’s Union Parish attracted more than 40 famil
Kapa haka roopu take stage at nationals
Seven schools from the Mataatua rohe are competing for national kapa haka honours at this week’s Te
Family duo celebrate Māori wards success
Mawera Karetai and her son, Jack Karetai-Barrett, are feeling thankful to everyone who voted for Māo
Councillors ramp up security after election threats
At least two newly elected councillors in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be accessing newly availabl
Harbour Road long-drop found
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has delivered an abatement notice to an Ōhope property for unauthoris
Government expands Healthier Homes scheme
The Government has shifted the goalposts to broaden the scope of Healthy Homes qualification across