he Waitangi Tribunal has released its decision to hold a district inquiry into the historical grievances of Whakatōhea this afternoon. A three-year wait has finally ended for claimants who lodged their claims in the North-Eastern Bay of Plenty Inquiry in 2016. The Waitangi Tribunal held consultation meetings in Opotiki in […]
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Changing faces at Toi EDA
Toi EDA, the Eastern Bay of Plenty’s economic development agency, has seen sweeping changes to its Trustees, Chair and management as it reorganises to better focus on delivering economic support and services in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The new Interim Chair, David Turner, is bringing his industry background as […]
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Rural catch finalist revealed
Eight rural single catches have been selected for this year’s Fieldays Rural Catch, competing for an impressive prize pool and to take home the Golden Gumboot. Fieldays Rural Catch gives four guys and four girls the chance for some time off farm, for an all-expenses paid trip to Fieldays and […]
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Get set for Fieldays: what to expect for 2019
The mini city that is Fieldays is back at Mystery Creek from 12-15 June 2019 featuring four days of education, innovation, health & wellbeing, local cuisine and bargains galore. 1,059 exhibitors will be spread across 1,559 sites featuring the latest machinery, technology, products, services and innovations covering all facets of […]
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Murupara Police seek vehicle involved in ATM heist.
Murupara Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen a black 2019 Ford Everest SUV in Murupara or the surrounding area. The vehicle was involved in the burglary of the Murupara New Zealand Credit Union Central on Pine Drive, Murupara at about 3am on Monday 3 June. It […]