A person has been seriously injured after being struck by a car on River Road in Kawerau this morning. The person has been airlifted to hospital.The car left the scene immediately following the incident, which was reported to Police at 10.50am. Police are seeking to identify and locate the driver […]
Council greets major transport funding boost
Whakatāne District Council is set to press ahead with several big transport projects after a securing a massive funding boost from central government. The council today welcomed the $62.46 million investment in our district’s transport networks which will allow people to move around more easily and safely. Whakatāne mayor Judy […]
Work continues at Ōpōtiki Harbour entrance
Some project milestones come in very large packages and the huge Liebherr crane which has been purchased to work on the Ōpōtiki Harbour entrance has certainly turned a lot of heads as it has been delivered (in parts on several trucks) and now that it is hard at work on […]
Apanui School community grateful to close chapter
The Apanui School community has expressed its thanks to the New Zealand Police and those who have supported the school after it was devastated by fire on 6 February 2021. Apanui School Principal, Simon Akroyd says the Board, staff, children and community are grateful for the commitment shown to their […]
Creative juices flowing?
If covid restrictions or level 4 lockdown gave you an artistic brainwave, then Creative New Zealand’s Creative Communities Scheme may have some funding to help you realise your vision. The Creative Communities Scheme provides funding to increase participation in the arts right here in Ōpōtiki. The funding is to help […]
Three Waters Reform feedback – 10 days to go
After an initial flurry, feedback to Whakatāne District Council, on the Government’s Three Waters Reform proposal has slowed. Whakatāne District Council is calling for the community to provide feedback on the Three Waters Reform proposal by 17 September to help shape its response to Government, which needs to be provided […]
Farewell to a legend of a police dog
Senior Constable Dave Robison and Ice. Photo: Dog Squad/TVNZ There are good police dogs, great police dogs and then there are the greatest of all time. And that’s how retired police dog Ice is being remembered after his death on Friday, aged almost 13. Here, Senior Constable Dave Robison has the last […]