Police targeting the sale and supply of methamphetamine in Kawerau have made four arrests. The Whakatāne Precision Targeting Team, assisted by officers from Whakatāne, Kawerau and Edgecumbe, conducted search warrants at two Kawerau properties on Thursday and Friday last week. In addition to the four arrests, Police seized two firearms, […]
Book sale success
Ōpōtiki library’s Container Book Sale last week was a great success with many locals and visitors walking away with a bargain and more than $1000 raised to help expand the library’s large-print and dementia collection. Library Manager, Jo Hunt, said that it was such a success that they were keen […]
Ōpōtiki’s vaccination rollout
Many organisations in Opotiki have been doing an incredible job as part of the national vaccination rollout and now health providers, Opotiki District Council, Whakatohea and several other key agencies are coming together to boost the profile around vaccinations and the benefits for the Opotiki community. One of the local […]
Sea fog and volcanic gases create phenomena
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.
Missing person in Ōpōtiki
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate 50-year-old Jason Butler. Jason was last seen in the Omaio area on Saturday 23 October and his family are concerned for his welfare. He is about 175cm tall and of medium build. Police urge anyone who may have seen Jason or […]
Plan ahead for liquor licensing applications
Event organisers who want to apply for a special licence to sell or supply alcohol are reminded that they need to submit applications at least 20 working days ahead of their planned summer events. Between 20 December and 15 January, there are no ‘working days’, which means events planned for […]