Sea fog and volcanic gases from Whakaari / White Island have created a volcanic fog phenomena, along the eastern Bay of Plenty coast today. Whakatāne residents reported they could smell sulphur and there was low visibility of the island, prompting concerns of an eruption. GNS says there has not been […]
Council seeks views on ‘innovating streets’
Planter boxes, speed humps, street art, chicanes and painted kerb buildouts. These recent additions to streets on the western side of Whakatāne aim to make our town safer, more attractive and more liveable – especially for pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable users like people on mobility scooters. The project, called […]
Brighter future for Whakatane whitebait
The shaded area on this photo indicates where the riverbank will be gently sloped to enable inanga spawning to occur.