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5.3 Magnitude Earth Quake rattles the Eastern Bay of Plenty
At 12.58pm today a 5.3 magnitude Earth Quake was reported 20km South of Gisborne with a 29km depth. Geonet says the earthquake is not related to the White Island eruption and has confirmed it did not trigger a tsunami. There have been no reports of damage, however the...
Pedestrian crossing improvement for Landing Road
The pedestrian crossing next to the Gull service station on Landing Road is scheduled for maintenance this week to improve accessibility for users. The current design restricts maneuverability, especially for mobility scooters and wheelchairs, as the median bay...
October is KIWI MONTH!!!
As if you didn't know?!! Well, this is just a wee reminder about what we have planned to celebrate Kiwi Month and how you can get involved. So, please grab a pen and mark these dates in your calendar (or put them in your phone if you're that clever!). Whether you'd...
Summer looks brighter after funding announcements
The Whakatāne community will benefit from two funding announcements made last week that will see a boost to responsible camping services and new community barbeque installed in time for summer. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has approved...
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5.3 Magnitude Earth Quake rattles the Eastern Bay of Plenty
At 12.58pm today a 5.3 magnitude Earth Quake was reported 20km South of Gisborne with a 29km depth. Geonet says the earthquake is not related to the White Island eruption and has confirmed it did not trigger a tsunami. There have been no reports of damage, however the...
Whakaari/White Island update
Work is continuing today to enable the recovery of the eight people who remain unaccounted for on Whakaari / White Island following yesterday’s eruption. Recovering the remaining victims and returning them to their loved ones is an absolute priority for NZ...
Free joint regional bus service announced for tertiary students
A free regional bus service for tertiary students will be launched in 2020 across the Bay of Plenty Region. The service is a joint venture between the University of Waikato, Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, with each...
Future Proofing for the Next Generations in Kawerau
The Kawerau District Council is planning for future generations by proposing a land exchange and reclassification to allow for more housing developments. In Friday’s Beacon the Kawerau District Council advertised its intention to exchange the Roy Stoneham Park...
Operation Phoenix takes off thanks to community support
Less than a month after the senior playground at Apanui School was destroyed by an act of arson in November 2019, Principal Simon Akroyd is thrilled to see the community spirit that has been shown in support of Operation Phoenix – a project to rebuild a new playground...
National alerting system and public warning sirens to be tested
This Sunday (24 November), between 6pm – 7pm, mobile phones across the country will beep loudly as the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management carries out its annual test of the national alerting platform, the Emergency Mobile Alert. At the same time,...
SAAB 340 coming to Whakatane
Plans to introduce the larger Air Chathams SAAB 340 to Whakatāne have come to fruition with the first flights beginning on the 29th of November. With demand continuing to grow for air travel to and from the region, the SAAB can cater for up to 34 passengers,...
Kawerau District Council ‘walks the talk’ employing first cadet with Kawerau Pathway to Work programme
THE first cadet employed under Industrial Symbiosis Kawerau or ISK’s Kawerau Pathways to Work Cadetship programme has been announced. Tanaya Rudolph-Wilson will start work at Kawerau District Council’s i-SITE in November. The 13-week cadet programme will...
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Pedestrian crossing improvement for Landing Road
The pedestrian crossing next to the Gull service station on Landing Road is scheduled for maintenance this week to improve accessibility for users. The current design restricts maneuverability, especially for mobility scooters and wheelchairs, as the median bay...
Whakaari/White Island update
Work is continuing today to enable the recovery of the eight people who remain unaccounted for on Whakaari / White Island following yesterday’s eruption. Recovering the remaining victims and returning them to their loved ones is an absolute priority for NZ...
Apanui Saltmash Care Group Monthly Clean-up
The Apanui Saltmash Care Group Monthly Clean-up will be held on Saturday 14th September at 8.00 a.m. Volunteers should meet in the car park on the corner of McAlister and Beach Streets. Wear gumboot or similar footwear. All equipment is provided. For more...
Movie Night Fundraiser for Port Ohope Playcentre
Join the Port Ohope Playcentre Movie Fundraiser night and enjoy Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at Whakamax on the Strand with raffle prizes on the night. Monday 26th August 7:30pm Contact Cherie for tickets 0212161103 Tickets $25 for movie, supper, and...
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