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Day: October 22, 2020

Featured Iwi Lifestyle Whakatane

Hao exhibition showcases male māori weaving

October 22, 2020December 1, 2020
Katee Shanks

Traditionally, raranga and whatu (weaving) as art forms are most often associated with women, and the skills and techniques that have been passed down maternal lines for centuries. It is largely unknown that men have also practiced this craft and in some cases, have excelled in their chosen art form. […]

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Island of wet wipes clogs Edgecumbe ponds

October 22, 2020December 1, 2020
Katee Shanks

The Edgecumbe oxidation ponds have recently undergone costly work to remove a significant amount of debris, which has been affecting the natural processes of the ponds. Most of the debris is a result of residents flushing unflushable materials down toilets and drains. Whakatāne District Council Acting General Manager Infrastructure, David […]

Council Featured Kawerau

Karakia to bless River Road Culvert Project

October 22, 2020December 1, 2020
Katee Shanks

A karakia and blessing was held earlier this week before work began on a major flood mitigation project in Kawerau. Tūwharetoa Kaumatua and Reverend Paora Hunia carried out the blessing and karakia acknowledging the sacred Pūtauaki Maunga, the connection of Iwi to the whenua, the waterway and wished the work […]

Featured Local News

Synthetic bust in Te Teko

October 22, 2020December 1, 2020
Katee Shanks

Police executed several search warrants in Te Teko on Wednesday targeting the manufacture and supply of the psychoactive substance drug commonly known as synthetic cannabis.  A synthetic drug is made up of a smokeable plant material that has been mixed with a chemical compound.  The drug can either be a […]

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