Being forced out of her home after the 2017 Edgecumbe flood has led Anahera Hale to pursue a career in farming – with her dedication landing her as a finalist in the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy. Anahera and her grandmother were living on a family friend’s dairy farm after their home […]
Island of wet wipes clogs Edgecumbe ponds
The Edgecumbe oxidation ponds have recently undergone costly work to remove a significant amount of debris, which has been affecting the natural processes of the ponds. Most of the debris is a result of residents flushing unflushable materials down toilets and drains. Whakatāne District Council Acting General Manager Infrastructure, David […]
Council reports progress on Cullen Review recommendations
Bay of Plenty Regional Council shows steady progress addressing the recommendations of the Rangitāiki River Scheme Review. On 6 April 2017, a breach of the Rangitāiki River stopbank at College Road in Edgecumbe resulted in widespread flooding of properties and the evacuation of the entire township. Following that event, […]
America’s Cup visit brainchild of local business leader
The America’s Cup visit to Edgecumbe next Monday, 9 October – the brainchild of Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce chief executive Gerard Casey – will see members of Emirates Team New Zealand bring the ‘Auld Mug’ to the township to help boost morale and highlight the fact that Edgecumbe is […]
Flood review released
Sir Michael Cullen today presented the findings of the independent review of the Rangitāiki River Scheme to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. On 6 April during ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, there was a breach in the floodwall at college road in Edgecumbe causing the destruction of 15 homes and extensive […]
Free Wi-Fi, Edgecumbe-wide
The Whakatāne District Council-led Recovery Office is working with internet service provider Evolution Networks to provide free Wi-Fi hotspots to Edgecumbe and its surrounds for the next 12 months. District Recovery Manager Julie Gardyne says the initiative will provide Wi-Fi hotspots that will effectively ‘enliven’ the town, enabling anyone with […]
Extra boost for Bay of Plenty farmers
Flood-hit farmers in the Bay of Plenty region will have a further opportunity to apply for a grant to help with clean up and recovery, say Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy. The $100,000 Primary Industries Flood Recovery Fund is part of a package […]
Volunteers to be recognised
The Edgecumbe Volunteer Recognition Breakfast will be hosted by the Rangitāiki Community Board. The event is a way of celebrating those people who go above and beyond to make a difference in their area. Board chair Charelle Stevenson says in recent weeks, there have clearly been many examples of organisations […]