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Two People Arrested In Relation To Spate Of Burglaries

Paora Manuel

Aug 26, 20221 min read

Two People Arrested In Relation To Spate Of Burglaries

Two men have been arrested and charged, in relation to significant offending across Waikato and Bay of Plenty, including the Eastern Bay....

Safety Works Set To Start Along Thornton Road

Paora Manuel

Aug 26, 20221 min read

Safety Works Set To Start Along Thornton Road

Thornton Road will get a few softer corners as Whakatāne District Council is set to start major works on the busy road. Work will start...

Industry Dispute Between Essity & Workers Continues On

Paora Manuel

Aug 26, 20221 min read

Industry Dispute Between Essity & Workers Continues On

The industrial dispute between Essity and the workers at it's Kawerau factory continues. 145 workers have been locked out of the Essity...

Wear Mask In Hospital - Message From Health Bay Of Plenty

Paora Manuel

Aug 26, 20221 min read

Wear Mask In Hospital - Message From Health Bay Of Plenty

Health Bay of Plenty are reminding people to wear a mask, when visiting hospitals and other facilities. Both Whakatāne and Tauranga...

Nomination List Finalised For 2022 Local Elections

Paora Manuel

Aug 23, 20222 min read

Nomination List Finalised For 2022 Local Elections

Nomination lists have been finalised for this year's local elections for the three Eastern Bay district councils and the Bay of Plenty...

Stats NZ Data Reveals Rise In Bay Of Plenty Median Wages & Salaries

Jessica Doney

Aug 18, 20221 min read

Stats NZ Data Reveals Rise In Bay Of Plenty Median Wages & Salaries

Bay of Plenty workers experienced their biggest annual pay increase in a decade. Stats NZ data released yesterday revealed median weekly...

Ōpōtiki District Council & Kainga Ora Partner To Increase Housing Supply

Jessica Doney

Aug 17, 20221 min read

Ōpōtiki District Council & Kainga Ora Partner To Increase Housing Supply

More public housing is on the way for Ōpōtiki. Ōpōtiki District Council have sold a 5600m2- parcel of land on the corner of Wellington...

Whakatāne District Council Installs "Kiss and Go" Zones Outside Schools

Jessica Doney

Aug 17, 20221 min read

Whakatāne District Council Installs "Kiss and Go" Zones Outside Schools

Whakatāne District Council are rolling out a new initiative to make the journey to and from school safer for tamariki. Council are...

The Strand, Whakatāne Shines Bright With New Fairy Lights

Jessica Doney

Aug 17, 20222 min read

The Strand, Whakatāne Shines Bright With New Fairy Lights

The Strand in Whakatāne is now shining bright, following the installation of 21,000 new fairy lights in the trees that stretch the road....

String Of Burglaries In Eastern Bay Overnight

Paora Manuel

Aug 16, 20221 min read

String Of Burglaries In Eastern Bay Overnight

A number of Eastern Bay businesses, have been hit by burglaries, overnight. Police say, a ute was taken from Ōpōtiki Mechanical services...

Food Prices 7.4% Higher in July 2022, Compared To July 2021

Jessica Doney

Aug 15, 20221 min read

Food Prices 7.4% Higher in July 2022, Compared To July 2021

Eastern Bay shoppers continue to feel the pinch at the supermarket. Stats NZ announced last week, food prices were 7.4% higher in July...

Strong Number Of Eastern Bay Candidates In 2022 Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Elections

Jessica Doney

Aug 15, 20221 min read

Strong Number Of Eastern Bay Candidates In 2022 Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Elections

There's a strong candidate field for this year's Bay of Plenty Regional Council elections. Current Kawerau Mayor, Malcolm Campbell;...

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Celebrate First Year Of Motiti Protection Area

Jessica Doney

Aug 11, 20221 min read

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Celebrate First Year Of Motiti Protection Area

It's one year today since the establishment of the Motiti Protection Area. The area, which covers the three offshore reef areas...

Essity Kawerau Workers Indefinitely Locked Out Due To Pay Dispute

Jessica Doney

Aug 11, 20221 min read

Essity Kawerau Workers Indefinitely Locked Out Due To Pay Dispute

Workers at the Essity factory in Kawerau have been locked out indefinitely without pay. It's been widely reported, 145 Pulp and Paper...

SPCA Bring Free Desexing To East Coast Communities

Jessica Doney

Aug 10, 20221 min read

SPCA Bring Free Desexing To East Coast Communities

Cat and dog owners along the East Coast can soon get their pet desexed for free, as part of a new initiative by the SPCA. The SPCA...

Whakatāne District Council Complete Ōhope Tree Assessment Programme

Jessica Doney

Aug 10, 20222 min read

Whakatāne District Council Complete Ōhope Tree Assessment Programme

Homeowners along the Ōhope escarpment are now better informed of any potential risks, following the completion of a new programme by...

Eastern Bay Home Values Decrease, According To QV House Price Index July 2022

Jessica Doney

Aug 10, 20221 min read

Eastern Bay Home Values Decrease, According To QV House Price Index July 2022

The latest QV House Price Index for July 2022 has confirmed a gradual drop in home values across the Eastern Bay. The report shows the...

Meth Detection In Eastern Bay Wastewater Drops, But Still Illicit Drug Of Choice

Paora Manuel

Aug 5, 20221 min read

Meth Detection In Eastern Bay Wastewater Drops, But Still Illicit Drug Of Choice

A new Police report shows, meth detection in Eastern Bay wastewater has dropped, but it's still the illicit drug of choice. The report...

Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Spill Matahina Dam Due To High Levels

1XX News

Jul 31, 20221 min read

Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Spill Matahina Dam Due To High Levels

Bay of Plenty Regional Council are advising farmers with stock on low-lying land beside the Rangitāiki River, particularly in areas...

Emergency Works Postponed On State Highway 2, Matawai

1XX News

Jul 31, 20221 min read

Emergency Works Postponed On State Highway 2, Matawai

The emergency roadworks at Matawai on State Highway 2, which was originally scheduled for this morning, has now been postponed until...

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