In the first 5 months of 2019, 39 people died on Bay of Plenty roads, with numerous others seriously injured, resulting in families and friends having to endure immeasurable and unnecessary heartache and suffering. “Police talk a lot about road safety, both in the media and at the roadside, however […]
Changes to recycling
Whakatāne District Council is reminding residents that, from this weekend, only grades 1 and 2 plastics should be placed in yellow-top recycling bins and all other plastic grades should be placed in general refuse bins. Council Solid Waste Manager Nigel Clarke says the change to the service is an unfortunate […]
Police investigating Opotiki robbery
Eastern Bay of Plenty Police are seeking further information from the Opotiki community after a violent robbery in the town this week. Shortly before 10am on Thursday 23 May, a man was the victim of an aggravated robbery outside his business on Richard Street. He suffered a broken arm and […]
Hot Water Load Control
Horizon Networks are advising customers they have begun controlling the hot water heaters connected to the network. This means hot water cylinders are likely to be turned off on cold days typically between the hours of 7:30am to 9:30am and 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Following a load control period, it may […]
Police appeal for witnesses to Whakatane incident
“Police appeal for witnesses to Whakatane incident” Police are appealing for information from members of the public who may have witnessed a serious incident in Whakatane on Friday night. At around 8:30pm on Friday, May 10, a 41-year-old man presented to Whakatane Hospital with serious injuries. Following surgery, the man […]
Serious crash State Highway 30, Te Teko
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 30 near Te Teko, Bay of Plenty. Police were alerted to the crash between Maunder Rd and Western Drain Rd at 12:40pm on Friday. Initial reports state four vehicles are involved and several people are injured. The road is […]
Beaches Bylaw sign unlawfully removed in Ōhope
The unlawful removal of a large information sign installed on Ōhope Spit recently has caused significant concern for Whakatāne District Council and Department of Conservation (DOC) staff. The sign provides information on the Council’s Beaches Bylaw, which came into effect midway through 2018. The bylaw allows quad bike access to […]
Police name man found dead in Opotiki
Police have named the man who was found dead at the Hikuwai Beach car park about 9am on Sunday 28 April. He was 48-year-old Craig Donald, of Opotiki. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the death are ongoing. Police would like to […]