The Murupara Aquatic Centre is holding a family fun day this weekend to celebrate the opening of its 2019/20 season. The opening, on this Saturday, 26 October, will feature plenty of games for all the family and a free sausage sizzle. The aquatic centre’s giant inflatable will be available for […]
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Road users set to benefit from sharrow initiative
Whakatāne District road users will notice new road markings on several streets in the area during the coming months. As part of the Active Whakatāne initiative, Whakatāne District Council will be applying ‘sharrows’ to urban streets with low traffic volumes to encourage shared use on our roads. The term ‘sharrow’ […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Benji Marshall to captain Kiwis for record 20th time
Four months after making his international comeback following a seven-year absence, halfback Benji Marshall will now captain the New Zealand Kiwis for the first time since 2012 in a record 20th Test as skipper in Friday night’s Oceania Cup match against the Kangaroos at WIN Stadium in Wollongong. Head coach […]
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Watch: “Whakatāne – Our People, Our Place, Welcome,”
A new film showcasing Whakatāne to visitors hopes to give viewers a glimpse of the true essence of the Eastern Bay of Plenty town, by featuring locals enjoying what they love about the place. Produced with a small budget, unpaid local personalities take viewers on a journey from dawn till […]
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Hinerangi Goodman takes seat at Council.
Results for the 2019-22 triennium Local Elections for Mayor, Council and Community Board have been finalised today following a tie in the Murupara-Galatea Ward of the Whakatāne District Council elections. The final vote count showed that candidates Hinerangi Goodman and Alison Silcock had drawn with 262 votes each. Clause 58(5) […]