Reform decision ‘deeply frustrating’ – Tanczos
Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos has hit back at the Government’s decision to delay decision making on
Renshaws Jewellers changes hands after more than 50 years
A familiar Whakatāne jewellery business is set to change hands next week, but customers can expect t
Bakery takes pies on the road with new food trailer
Appenzell Bakes & Cakes is taking its pies and other treats on the road with a new Whakatane-built f
Awakeri flood design proofed for climate change
A flood protection design that will protect a new village through the worst-case climate change scen
Black and white litter looking for new homes
Whakatāne SPCA has 11 new puppies looking for homes. The litter was rescued from under a house in t
Sign to honour former mayor to be unveiled
A ceremony will be held in Kawerau on October 5 for the unveiling of a sign for the Malcolm Campbell
Pacific Toyota sponsors new Life Ed vehicle
Life Education Eastern Bay of Plenty is the proud owner of a new vehicle, thanks to Pacific Toyota.
Boat ramp charges begin next week
Eastern Bay boaties wanting to use Whakatāne District Council boat ramps from Thursday next week, wi
Last chance to vote in BOPRC by-election
This morning is the last chance to vote in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council by-election. Voting c
Whakatane court: Sep 23 - Interim name suppression for alleged police impersonator
A Te Teko man accused of impersonating a police officer and kidnapping has been remanded in custody
I thought it was two kilometres – it was six
■ A fortnightly business advice column by Whakatāne accountant and business adviser, Jason Lougher
New pickleball courts to open at Manawahe community day
The Manawahe Eco Trust is inviting the community to its centre this Sunday for a day of pickleball,
Big plan to rebuild Waihau Bay jetty
A major community fundraising effort is gathering momentum to replace Waihau Bay’s ageing jetty and
Mayor stands by decision to defer consultation
An independent adviser to the joint water services working group Ōpōtiki District Council is party t
Cycling hikoi – a chance to hear issues
Green Party East Cape candidate Jordan Walker arrived in Ōpōtiki on Sunday after cycling more than 3
Schools set for Delamere Cup showcase
The final preparations are under way as tamariki from across the Mātaatua region get ready to take t
Still time to vote in by-election
With only one day left of voting, Bay of Plenty Regional Council has received voting forms from abou
Rare coastal plants in full bloom
The rare coastal plant collection at Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park at Ōhiwa is now in its ninth ye
Storytime supports Plunket fundraiser
Tamariki and their whānau enjoyed a morning of stories, waiata and fun at Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi yeste
Boulders go, parking returns
Parking spaces returned to Church Street on Tuesday are being well-used, according to Ōpōtiki Four S
Capernwray team at Oasis
Young people from Canada, Mexico and Denmark were in Ōpōtiki last week for a hands-on experience of
Team Kiwi Coupe get taste for Salt
Last month, Whakatāne’s Llew Gray and Team Kiwi Coupe headed to Utah in the United States to live an
Community views sought on the future of water
Becoming part of a joint council-controlled organisation for water services could save the average W
Piggybacking thief
Police are urging people to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity following a spate of brea