Forestry Minister Shane Jones has hailed a return to work for the forestry industry when the country drops to Alert Level 3 on April 28. “The forestry sector has told me they are raring to go. With forestry being among the first industries affected by the fallout from the COVID-19 […]
Two arrested following investigation into alleged Pikowai clan lab
Two men are facing charges after an investigation into an alleged clandestine laboratory operating at Pikowai in the Bay of Plenty. Bay of Plenty Police carried out search warrants at two addresses in Settlement Road this morning, says Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner, Investigations Manager, Western Bay of Plenty Police. […]
ANZAC DAY: I feel a sense of responsibility, that my actions are for the betterment of my people, not just me – Te Waikamihi Lambert
Every year when ANZAC day comes around again, it reiterates my why. April 25th is the day we stop the hustle and bustle in our lives, to reflect and pay tribute to the lives lost. As a Maori I feel a sense of responsibility, that my actions are for the […]
ANZAC DAY: Anzac for me – Kevin Paulsen
For me ANZAC day is not only a day where we as a community are able to come together, young and old to show our appreciation, gratitude and respect for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live our lives today, it is also an example […]
ANZAC DAY: What is the significance of ANZAC day? – Willow Brady – Tarawera High School
What is the significance of ANZAC day? April 25th 1914, on this day, Australian and New Zealand soldiers fought as dawn broke at Gallipoli in Turkey, many lives were lost. On this day, years on, we mourn in te kotahitanga (togetherness). We commemorate those brave and selfless men, not in […]
Rubbish and recycling
Kerbside rubbish and recycling · Normal kerbside rubbish and greenwaste services will continue · Yellow-lidded recycling bins can be put out on your normal recycling collection days; however, the contents will be taken to landfill. · Green glass crates will not be collected. You can put glass in your rubbish bin or yellow-lidded […]
Whakatāne COVID-19 assessment centre new opening hours from Monday 27 April
The Whakatāne COVID-19 assessment centre will be changing its opening hours from Monday 27 April. The Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC), based at Whakatāne War Memorial Hall, will be opening daily (except Sunday) from 9am-12.30pm starting Monday. New opening hours: Whakatāne CBAC, at Whakatāne War Memorial Hall, Short Street From, […]