One person has been taken to Whakatāne hospital after the vehicle they were driving hit a tree. Police were advised at 6.24pm that a car had hit a tree on Kawerau Road (SH34) a Police spokesperson said. “The driver received moderate injuries and was taken to Whakatane Hospital for treatment.” […]
Next level fishing from Whakatāne Wharf
A Whakatāne man has taken to social media to share a “tall” fishing yarn that has come out of lock down. Muti-sport legend Neil Jones posted on the NZ Surfcasting and Rockfishing Facebook page about an epic fish caught from the Whakatāne Wharf – a wharf Jones said is usually […]
Council explores immediate economic relief options
Three months’ rent relief for Council leaseholders, refunds for affected bookings and credit for memberships are some of the measures agreed on by Whakatāne District Council elected members at Council’s 30 April meeting. The Analysis of the Impacts of Covid-19 on Revenue report sought to equip elected members with necessary […]