The voting results of the Whakatōhea Settelement Process were relased yesterday and it is clear that all Whakatōhea hapū have all voted in support of a Waitangi Tribunal process. “I am almost certain that all the claimants are extremly happy right now that the results have clearly indiciated all hapū support a Waitangi Tribunal Inquiry […]
Te Tai Whakaea Treaty Settlement Stories (Te Tai), launched today by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, will help us connect with our past and share the multi-faceted history of Treaty settlements, says Dr Monty Soutar, Senior Historian, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. “Through Te Tai we aim to better […]
The Horizon Energy Group Whakatāne Library has heaps of fun activities planned for the school holidays, with a programme offering something for everyone. Collect an entry form at any of the Whakatāne District libraries from 01 October (or download the form from the library website) and have a go at creating a short story! The […]
Police have so far today arrested three people as part of Operation Notus II in the Eastern Bay of Plenty (EBOP). Op Notus II is the second phase of a long running investigation, led by the National Organised Crime Group, into organised crime and distribution of methamphetamine and cannabis in EBOP. Search warrants were […]
Kiwi band Sola Rosa have released their brand spanking new EP, In Spaces. In Spaces features the new single ‘Leave A Light On’ – an effortlessly cool and soulful track, which features British singer Kevin Mark Trail and the unmistakable voice of Kiwi powerhouse, L.A. Mitchell. Fronted by New Zealand music stalwart, Andrew Spraggon, Sola Rosa […]
If you like jamming in your own space and think you sound pretty good, then why not find out what others think? You may just be the next Dave Dobbyn, Lorde or Anika Moa…. The Horizon Energy Group Library at Te Kōputu is hosting a jam session, ‘Sunday Soundbites’, from 10:30am – 1:30pm on 27 May, to celebrate New […]
Police have today conducted search warrants at 38 addresses across the Bay of Plenty region as part of Operation Notus, a six month-long investigation into organised crime and drugs. Twenty-two men and eight women have been arrested today and further arrests are likely in the coming days and weeks. They are facing a range of […]
Police are today terminating a six month-long investigation into organised crime and the distribution of illicit drugs in the Bay of Plenty region. Operation Notus was launched in October 2017 after the community contacted Police with concerns about the social harm being caused by an organised crime group operating in the area. The investigation […]