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Month: January 2020

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Identity sought following theft of mail bag

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020
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Police are seeking to establish the identity of the person featured in this CCTV still who is sought following the theft of a NZPost mail bag from a local Whakatane retailer on the 17/01/2020. Any information can be passed on anonymously by phoning Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or […]

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Hot, dry weather affecting Whakatāne and Ōhope water supply

January 29, 2020
Katee Shanks

Whakatāne District Council is considering the use of water restriction status signs to highlight the need to conserve water as the District experiences a run of hot and dry weather. If required, the signs will be placed at key Whakatāne and Ōhope locations until the weather breaks. For the next few […]

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Whakaari Eruption: Chief Coroner confirms deaths

January 23, 2020
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Two people missing presumed deceased following the Whakaari/White Island eruption have now been confirmed as deceased by the Chief Coroner. The two deceased are Hayden Marshall-Inman of New Zealand and Winona Langford of Australia. The Chief Coroner has ruled that both Winona and Hayden died on Whakaari/White Island. The deaths […]

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Iwi head to High Court over water bottling plant

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020
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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa have lodged an appeal in the high court over the Environment Court’s decision to allow the expansion of the water-bottling plant at Otakiri. The split decision by the Environment Court was released on the 10th December – during the week of the Whakaari White Island […]

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Perception vs reality mismatch in Kiwi drinking culture

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020
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New research highlights perception vs reality mismatch in Kiwi drinking culture Nationwide research has revealed there is a mismatch between Kiwi’s perception and reality when it comes to their understanding of our drinking culture. In its annual research into New Zealander’s attitudes toward alcohol, the NZ Alcohol Beverage Council (NZABC) […]

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All you need to know: Whakatane Seafood Fest

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020
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Thousands are expected for the second annual Whakatane Seafood Festival this Saturday. Headlined by New Zealand reggae band, Tomorrow People, the event will feature a stunning line-up of 34 vendors and stallholders including the popular Thomas Fried Bread and their spectacular creamed paua dish. The festival is held at Te […]

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Pohutukawa trees to be felled for safety

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020
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Three mature Pohutukawa trees on the cliff behind the Liberty Centre on Wairaka Road are to be removed next week for safety reasons. The removal is taking place following a detailed assessment of large trees and potential hazards associated with these trees as part of a wider Council project. The […]

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Red carpets rolled out at crossings

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020
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Two pedestrian access points on Landing Road have had ‘red carpet’ crossings installed this week, including the section outside Gull Service Station. Improvements were made in this location last year to widen the median bay and enable increased manoeuvrability, especially for mobility scooters and wheelchairs. The new ‘red carpet’ crossing […]

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