A quiet paper titled ‘Opotiki District Population and Rateable Assessment Projections’ presented at the Opotiki District Council on Tuesday has significant implications for the long term revitalisation of the Opotiki district. Long Term Plans fulfil a legislative requirement and are an important way for Councils to look into the future […]
The America’s Cup is coming to Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe is in for a boost, with Emirates Team New Zealand bringing the America’s Cup to town during the upcoming September school holidays. This once-in-a-lifetime event has been arranged to allow local businesses affected by the April floods to showcase their products and services and sprea d the news […]
Years of dedication to Civil Defence recognised
The Eastern Bay was well represented when 19 of the region’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management responders and staff were recognised on Friday. Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Director Sarah Stuart-Black presented the recipients with their long service awards, with some people being recognised for more than 30 years […]
Many positives in emergency response review
An independent review of the Whakatāne District Council’s response to the April flooding and storm emergency has highlighted “many positives”, as well as improvement areas for local, regional and national emergency management organisations to consider. The review by Kestrel Group was commissioned by the Council to gain an independent perspective […]
Explore the raw power of White Island with Google
Known to Māori as Whakaari, White Island is one of the world’s most accessible, continuously active marine volcanoes. The island’s awe inspiring landscape attracts sightseers from all over the world, fueling a tourism boom for Whakatāne, the ‘gateway to Whakaari’. Now a project between the Whakatāne District Council and Google […]
Marae hospitality on show for Junior Rugby League Festival
2016 tournament ‘Best and Fairest Champions’ – Raiders Rugby League, Hibiscus Coast Junior rugby league teams from across the country are set to get a taste of Eastern Bay of Plenty hospitality when they arrive for the upcoming Kiwi Junior Rugby League Festival. The festival, being held from 15-17 September, […]
Stan Walker, Kora, join One Love Lineup
ONE LOVE lives up to its reputation as one ofsummer’s finest festivals with today’s second line-up announcement. It features Kiwi singing sensation Stan Walker, the mighty Kora, Wellington’s famed Tomorrow People, Three Houses Down with NZ’s youngest reggae star General Fiyah, and ‘must-see’ newcomers Lomez Brown and Tyneegiant. Presented by […]
Kiwi Junior Rugby League Festival kicks off
The inaugural Kiwi Junior Rugby League Festival kicks off in Whakatāne today