The Whakatāne District Council Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021-31 will go out for public consultation at the end of April, and the key issues and questions are on the Council meeting agenda scheduled this week. Although there have been delays due to recent trying circumstances, including COVID-19, staff are on […]
Hao exhibition showcases male māori weaving
Traditionally, raranga and whatu (weaving) as art forms are most often associated with women, and the skills and techniques that have been passed down maternal lines for centuries. It is largely unknown that men have also practiced this craft and in some cases, have excelled in their chosen art form. […]
New exhibition captures local history
The newest exhibition opening in the Whakatāne Community Board Gallery this month will bring a dark chapter in our region’s history into sharp focus. Te Kupenga o Taramainuku is a photographic exhibition from contemporary Māori artist Simone Magner. In 2017, Simone was commissioned by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa to capture […]
Dog registration prizes up for grabs
Whakatāne District dog owners who register their pets before Friday, 31 July 2020 will go in the draw to win a range of fantastic prizes. Organised in partnership with Nestlé New Zealand Limited, a kennel and run worth $850 and a range of dog food prizes are up for grabs. […]
Whakatāne ‘open for business’
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 […]
Whakatane Police appeal for sightings after attempted robbery “
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at aAllandale Superette. About 5.35pm on Friday, a man entered the superette on the corner of Bridge and King streets armed with a large knife and demanded money. The shop employee was not harmed and the man left empty-handed — running south along […]
Heavy rain in the north, bitter cold in the south
After heavy rain lashed Northland yesterday, with some weather stations recording over half of their average monthly rainfall in little over a day, Northland is experiencing some temporary relief from the wet weather. The rain band has now moved further south, with Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula now experiencing the worst […]
Local creativity celebrated
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