My experience to date has been that most people are trying to stay informed and compliant with isolation requirements. I have observed folk going for walks around their neighbourhood keeping sensible distances from each other and working with the requirements of essential services like supermarkets to limit numbers at any […]
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New online form for public to report Level 4 restriction breaches to police
Police have today launched a new online form which the public can use to report COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restriction breaches. The online form can be found at www.105.police.govt.nz. It can be used to report isolation breaches or cases of businesses continuing to operate when they are not part of the […]
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COVID-19: Staying vigilant
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence and Emergency Management is reminding people about what’s required during lockdown over the weekend and the importance not to return to “normal life” during the national state of emergency across New Zealand. Group Controller Angela Reade says people must not travel to and from baches […]
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Covid-19 ‘drive-thru’ testing station now available
A drive-through assessment centre for coronavirus (COVID-19) launched today at the Whakatane War Memorial Hall as a collaborative effort between Te Puna Ora O Mataatua and The Eastern Bay Primary Health Alliance, with support from the Bay of Plenty DHB. The centre has been set up to allow other medical […]
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Police seek witnesses in relation to Pavilion arson
Whakatāne Police are seeking witnesses in relation to an arson at the Kawerau Netball and Sports Pavilion on Plunket Street, Kawerau on Sunday 22 March. At around 7:30pm on Sunday the toilet block at the Pavilion caught fire. Police are appealing for any witnesses of the fire or anyone who […]
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School bus routes cancelled
Uzabus has cancelled a number of school bus routes due to restrictions placed on its drivers by the Ministry of Education. The company said in a statement on their website that due to the evolving situation with Covid-19 all drivers over 70 along with drivers that have a compromised immune […]
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Julians Berry Farm on the market
Julians Berry Farm and Café in Whakatane has been placed on the market for sale as a going concern as its owners seek a change of lifestyle after 20 years at the helm. Zoned “Deferred Residential”, the land, buildings, home and business are located on 10.79 hectares in Huna Road, […]
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Water incident at Lake Rotoma
A Kawerau student has died after suffering a medical event while snorkelling at Lake Rotoma. A Police spokesperson said that emergency services were notified of the water incident at 10:51 this morning. The incident occurred during a Senior Education Trip. Tarawera High School issued a letter to parents and caregivers […]