11:45am Fri 12 Dec, 2025
Whakatāne harbour is in danger of losing the 18 moorings at Whakatāne Yacht Club if the district council doesn't do its part to dredge the channel leading... Read More
10:00am Fri 12 Dec, 2025
Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the Government's plan to replace the ageing Pekatahi Bridge shows 'a collective push around a unified purpose can really... Read More
08:00am Thu 11 Dec, 2025
A roving parking camera is out and about in Te Puke and Katikati this week for training, before ticketing starts on Monday, December 15. The use of licence-plate... Read More
05:00pm Wed 10 Dec, 2025
Whakatāne District Council has thrown its support behind residents of a country lane distressed about Genesis Energy's plans to axe their trees. However,... Read More
05:00pm Tue 09 Dec, 2025
A section of the Motukauri track on Mauao will be temporarily closed next week, after completion of water reservoir maintenance. The closure will take place... Read More
06:00am Mon 08 Dec, 2025
Reports of roaming dogs in the Western Bay of Plenty have risen more than 80% in a year, with experts warning it could lead to dangerous and unpredictable situations. Tauranga... Read More
08:00am Sun 07 Dec, 2025
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has officially adopted its Annual Report for 2024/2025, celebrating a year of major achievements and acknowledging the... Read More
07:00am Sun 07 Dec, 2025
Summer is here and Katikati's revamped Dave Hume Heated Pool is on track to reopen on December 17. 'As the kaitiaki [guardians] of this beloved community... Read More
06:00am Sun 07 Dec, 2025
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is helping residents make the most of the festive season with a summer guide covering everything from library hours and... Read More
08:00am Sat 06 Dec, 2025
DIY is a time-honoured tradition for every Kiwi, but before you 'dig in” this summer, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding landowners... Read More
08:00pm Fri 05 Dec, 2025
Rotorua Lakes Council's trial of moving the city's Night Market from the central city to Kuirau Park has sparked concern among stallholders and retailers,... Read More
06:00pm Fri 05 Dec, 2025
'If I lose my dogs, I don't know what I have got to live for.” Those were the words of a woman fighting a five-year dog ownership ban after one of her... Read More