Whakatāne District Council and Tourism Bay of Plenty are encouraging visitors to explore all that Whakatāne and the Bay of Plenty has to offer and support the region over the summer months. Mayor Judy Turner says the Whakatāne community is welcoming visitors to the region with open arms. “Whakatāne is […]
New Police App
Police have released a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices, providing another channel for the public to access policing services, information, news and alerts while on the go and when it suits them. The NZ Police app is available for download from the Google Play Store(link is external) […]
Rogue and Royall names fail to Empress in 2019
Hot on the heels of the most popular baby names for 2019, the Department of Internal Affairs has released the list of names that were declined by the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Topping the list are honorifics such as King, Lady, Princess and Empress. Registrar-General Jeff Montgomery explains […]
One dead after water-related incident
One person has died following a water-related incident at Whakatane Heads. Emergency services were advised shortly after 2pm that a person had been pulled from the water in a critical condition. Medical attention was administered but the person died at the scene.
NZ Post phases out Cheques
NZ Post has had to review the use of cheques as a form of payment, and as a result from the end of February will no longer accept them. As many people will be aware, fewer and fewer people are using cheques because there are alternative ways to pay that […]
Vegetarianism is for everyone
NZ Vegetarian Society spokesperson Philip McKibbin says vegetarianism can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age, culture, or religion. Well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets are suitable for every stage of life, and vegetarian cuisine can be found everywhere. October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, and the NZ Vegetarian Society is highlighting […]
Struggle to afford glasses
Many New Zealanders are unable to afford a basic tool to see clearly – glasses. More than 70 percent of people seen at the recent Salvation Army-OneSight clinics failed vision tests. Many of these were able to have their vision corrected immediately at the free clinics, with glasses issued on […]
Leeder reappointed to Chair
Doug Leeder has been elected unopposed to a further term as Chairperson of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana. Councillor Jane Nees has also been returned unopposed to the role of Deputy Chairperson. The inaugural meeting of the 11th Triennium of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council began […]