Zirka Circus, the only circus of its kind in New Zealand, has just embarked on a 10-year anniversary tour with its new show – Into the Future. Zirka Circus has successfully been entertaining families in New Zealand for over 10 years and this brand new show will be bringing a […]
The decision to hold district inquiry welcomed by trust
The Whakatōhea Pre Settlement Claims Trust has welcomed the Waitangi Tribunal’s decision this week to hold a district inquiry into claims for the north-eastern Bay of Plenty area. While the results of the Whakatōhea vote in November last year showed majority support for the Trust to continue to negotiate a […]
Changing faces at Toi EDA
Toi EDA, the Eastern Bay of Plenty’s economic development agency, has seen sweeping changes to its Trustees, Chair and management as it reorganises to better focus on delivering economic support and services in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The new Interim Chair, David Turner, is bringing his industry background as […]
Get set for Fieldays: what to expect for 2019
The mini city that is Fieldays is back at Mystery Creek from 12-15 June 2019 featuring four days of education, innovation, health & wellbeing, local cuisine and bargains galore. 1,059 exhibitors will be spread across 1,559 sites featuring the latest machinery, technology, products, services and innovations covering all facets of […]
Murupara Police seek vehicle involved in ATM heist.
Murupara Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen a black 2019 Ford Everest SUV in Murupara or the surrounding area. The vehicle was involved in the burglary of the Murupara New Zealand Credit Union Central on Pine Drive, Murupara at about 3am on Monday 3 June. It […]
Part of Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway closed for controlled deer shooting operation
A section of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway, on Kōhī Point Scenic Reserve will be closed to the public from 6am – 6pm on Tuesday, 11 June, to allow a Department of Conservation contractor to carry out a controlled deer-shooting operation. Several accounts of deer sightings have been received […]
One person dead in Ruatahuna house fire
One person has died in a house fire in Mataatua Road, Ruatahuna overnight. Emergency services were notified of the fire at around 2am. One other person from the house was taken to hospital in a moderate condition. Police are working at the scene today, along with Fire and Emergency New Zealand, […]
Huge planting season ahead at local Wetland
A local Marae is preparing for a busy planting season this winter. Tuariki Marae in Te Teko will plant more than 10,000 native trees at the Omataroa Wetland between May and June. Tuariki Marae has committed to a six-year project to restore 4.5 hectares of willow and gorse-ridden swamp below […]