As the rest of New Zealand starts getting their firewood in for winter, Whakatāne is planning to gloat about how its warm summer sun just keeps on giving. The new tongue-in-cheek campaign, launched today, generously offers Kiwis the chance to escape the chill that descends in other parts of the […]
Toi EDA sees Opportunities in the Whakatāne Board Mill Review
Last nights announcement that the Whakatāne Board Mill’s Swiss owner, SIG, is proposing to close the facility is a significant blow to the local economy. Employing over 200 highly skilled staff and a major processor of NZ wood fibre, the Mill is the backbone of the local Whakatane economy. Toi […]
Man receives gunshot wound to leg
Police received a report of a grievous assault from an address of SH30 near Rotoma yesterday at around 2:30pm. A man entered an address and requested assistance for a gunshot wound to his leg. He was said to have been status 2 – 3 (serious to moderate injuries) and was […]
Shocking video footage circulating online
A video showing motorcyclists being knocked from their bikes is circulating on social media. News Whakatāne has been told the incident happened near Te Teko yesterday however it appears the video may have resurfaced after been made some time ago. A Police Communications spokesperson said they were looking into the […]
Free Period products to be available in all schools and kura
From June this year, all primary, intermediate, secondary school and kura students will have access to free period products, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti announced today. The announcement follows a successful Access to Period Products pilot programme, which has been running since Term 3 last […]
Fire devastates Apanui School and community
Photos courtesy of Apanui School.
Whakatāne lawyer appointed as Judge
Whakatāne lawyer Gene Tomlinson is one of seven new District Court judges to have been appointed. Tomlinson has worked with Gowing & Co Lawyers Limited for over 20 years and has achieved a strong history of success in criminal law matters. He takes up the Whangarei-based role in March. Attorney-General […]
Appeal for information following series of incidents in Whakatāne”
A 31-year-old man is in custody following a series of incidents yesterday in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty. Inspector Stuart Nightingale, Eastern Bay of Plenty Area Commander, said the man had been charged with a number of serious offences and appeared in the Whakatāne District Court today, where he was remanded […]