Renowned eel expert and kaitiaki (guardian) Wiliam ‘Bill’ Kerrison died suddenly today. Known as Mr Tuna – Bill Kerrison devoted his life to protecting and enhancing the survival of eels on the Rangitaiki River. Each year he would trap and transfer millions of elvers and other native fish species past […]
Moutohorā Island tours recommenced
White Island Tours Limited has recommenced tours to Moutohorā Island for the first time since the Whakaari/White Island eruption on 9 December 2019. CEO Tracey Hook says that whilst this is a positive step forward in terms of providing certainty and employment for staff, the recommencement of tours will be […]
Have you seen Scott Beattie?
Police are appealing for help from the public to locate Scott Beattie, who has been reported missing. Scott is 35-years-old and was last seen on Monday 13 January in Hamilton Central. He is 180cm tall, of a solid build and was last seen wearing dark trousers and a dark shirt. […]
Whakatāne Commercial Wharf assessment planned
Whakatāne District Council has engaged Beca consultants to undertake a condition assessment on the underside of the Whakatāne Commercial Wharf next week. The assessment will involve the erection of mobile staging underneath the wharf, but the public will continue to have full access to the wharf and boat ramp. Likewise, […]
Summer library programme jam-packed with events
Local residents and visitors alike will be treated to an assortment of summer events at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – Whakatāne Library & Exhibition Centre during the next couple of months. From escape rooms to reading challenges, there is a fixture for everyone this summer season. Learning, […]
Plans to protect the future of whitebaiting announced
With several native whitebait species in decline, the Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage has today released proposals to standardise and improve management of whitebait across New Zealand. “The need for action for a healthy whitebait fishery has never been greater,” Eugenie Sage said. “Four of the six whitebait species are […]
Whakatane’s Damon Rees puts Honda on top of podium
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Whakatāne ‘open for business’
Whakatāne District Council and Tourism Bay of Plenty are encouraging visitors to explore all that Whakatāne and the Bay of Plenty has to offer and support the region over the summer months. Mayor Judy Turner says the Whakatāne community is welcoming visitors to the region with open arms. “Whakatāne is […]