Consultation on Whakatāne District Council’s Easter Sunday Trading Policy is now open, and residents are being encouraged to have their say. Council is proposing to keep the current Policy the same, which allows shops to trade on Easter Sunday if they wish to and applies to the whole District. It […]
Unauthorised text message causes confusion
Whakatāne District Council understands there is a hoax text message circulating amongst the community incorrectly stating all Whakatāne and Ōhope residents must self-evacuate before midnight tonight. Local Controller Nicholas Woodley stresses this message is not verified nor authorised by Whakatāne District Council and urges members of the community to disregard […]
Customs and NZDF recover half a billion dollars’ worth of cocaine at sea
New Zealand authorities have dealt a significant blow to an international criminal syndicate’s operation after intercepting 3.2 tonnes of cocaine afloat in the ocean. Under Operation Hydros, New Zealand Police, working in partnership with New Zealand Customs Service and the New Zealand Defence Force, were able to recover the illicit […]
Police and Tūhoe iwi collaboration thankful for successful rescue of injured tramper
About 11.30am last Friday 6 January, Tūhoe iwi kaimahi (workers) discovered a woman with a leg injury at the Panekire Hut on the Waikaremoana Track, Te Urewera during a routine maintenance visit. She was found with a group of walking friends who sought help to get her off the track […]
Serious crash at Matatā
Motorists are advised to expect delays in Matatā following a crash. It happened between two vehicles on State Highway 2 West, near Herepuru Road, shortly after 1:30pm. One person is reported to have serious injuries. Traffic is currently down to one lane but may be closed for periods of time […]
Fatbergs found in Whakatāne and Murupara wastewater systems
Some gross surprises in Whakatāne and Murupara’s wastewater systems has prompted Whakatāne District Council to remind the community about what can and can’t be flushed down toilets and drains. Council Manager Three Waters Glenn Cooper said the team has been disappointed to come across several small fatbergs which have taken […]
Local singer to release second single
Whakatane’s Eve Kelly has been gracing the stage for many years. In October this year the talented performer released her debut single and music video ‘Gotta let go’ and i, this Friday, releases her second single ‘Dance With Me’. Click on the link to listen/watch Eve’s debut single as well […]