Event organisers who want to apply for a special licence to sell or supply alcohol are reminded that they need to submit applications at least 20 working days ahead of their planned summer events. Between 20 December and 15 January, there are no ‘working days’, which means events planned for […]
Serious crash, Nukuhou
Police are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 2, Nukuhou. Emergency services were alerted to the crash between a motorcycle and a truck near Glenholme Road at around 9:35am. An update on injuries will be provided when able. The Serious Crash Unit are in attendance. The […]
Kawerau all set for a Super Saturday
Shot Kawerau. That’s the message Kawerau District Council is encouraging with the nationwide Super Saturday event. “We’re committed to supporting the Kawerau Community to get as many people vaccinated as possible,” Kawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell said. A walk-in vaccination clinic will be running from 9am until 3pm at the Kawerau […]
Police respond to two robberies in just over 12 hours
At 7pm last night Police responded to reports of an attempted aggravated robbery at a commercial address on Appenzell Drive. A police spokesperson said no property had been taken and the offender left the scene. “Police were unable to locate the person but are actively making follow-up inquiries,” the spokesperson […]
Police appeal for information following attempted robbery
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at an address in Kawerau last night. Police were called to reports of a vehicle collision at an address on Onslow Street at 12.30am. It appears the collision was a deliberate attempt to gain access to a commercial premises. However, the […]
Promoting science with Whakatāne youngsters
STEM Wana Trust is a charity trust aiming to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics among young Kiwis. On Wednesday STEM hosted a Precious Plastic Project in The Ohope Hall. Project co-ordinator Ewa Saar said a number of local parents and children learning new things about how to recycle plastic […]
Council shares Three Waters Reform feedback with Government
A submission sharing Whakatāne District Council’s feedback on the Government’s Three Waters Reform has been sent to Local Government Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta. The submission outlines the Council’s questions, concerns and potential solutions and has been developed following eight weeks of analysis and workshops to understand the Three Waters Reform […]