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$23 million for Bay of Plenty flood protection
Government investment of $23 million for Bay of Plenty flood protection will allow local communities to address long-standing flood risks and provide jobs, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau...
Kawerau projects to receive $5.5 million from Provincial Growth Fund
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters today announced $5.5 million in funding from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) for two Kawerau projects and says this is a significant boost for the people of Kawerau. “These projects will bring much-needed investment and will...
Town revitalisation and aquaculture investments create jobs in Ōpōtiki
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has today announced that a $26 million investment in Ōpōtiki will see important public amenities upgraded and further progress made on new aquaculture opportunities. “The people of Ōpōtiki have been waiting decades for real...
$5 million for Kaingaroa Village Redevelopment
Kaingaroa Village in the Bay of Plenty is to get $5 million to help fund a comprehensive upgrade of its infrastructure, facilities and housing, Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau announced today. Mr Tabuteau travelled to the remote...
$18 Million Funding Boost for Bay of Plenty Business Park
The Rangiuru Business Park project near Te Puke is getting $18 million from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development Fletcher Tabuteau announced today. “This is all about unlocking the potential of this region. When it’s...
Announcing Waiata Anthems – Live! The Civic 17th September
The NZ Top 40 Number 1 album Waiata Anthems is being reimagined live at The Civic this September for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2020 - Māori Language Week. One year on from the iconic album release, Annie Crummer, Bic Runga, Drax Project, Che Fu, Hollie Smith, Don...
Kia Kaha Whakatāne projects keeping local people and companies working
More than 160 people are currently working on roading, infrastructure and environmental projects throughout the District as part of the Kia Kaha Whakatāne programme - including more than 90 people who were formerly unemployed. The Kia Kaha Whakatāne programme is made...
Culturally significant lands at Waimangu to return to Iwi ownership
Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Trust (Te Mana) and Tūhourangi Tribal Authority (TTA) are pleased to announce that one year on since the Deed of Undertaking was signed between the two Iwi, they have been successful in jointly negotiating with the Crown for the return of...
PANUI – COMMUNITY NOTICES
Whakatāne River entrance dredging to address safety concerns
The unusually dry winter has forced Whakatāne District Council to undertake dredging operations at the Whakatāne River bar, starting this week. Dredging will happen on the outgoing tide and aims to loosen the compacted sand between the ‘narrows’ at the river entrance...
Kanye West’s recent behavior is a ‘nightmare’ for Kim Kardashian
Kanye West’s recent behaviour and his presidential aspirations are “a nightmare” for Kim Kardashian. A source told E news” that Kim asked Kanye to abandon his plans to run in November’s US election, but the rapper refused. “Kim begged Kanye to stop his presidential...
Reducing the risk of illness from listeria
Following three recently reported cases of listeria infection in Tauranga, Toi Te Ora Public Health and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are reminding the public of the recommended food safety measures to reduce any risk from listeria. “Listeria is a bacteria...
Local business shows how to become a “youth-ready employer”
A newly developed Cadetship Resource shares learning from the experience of a local company to recruit and support young cadets to thrive, and offers practical templates for other employers to adapt and use. Local Kawerau employer, Deanne Butler, Director of SLH...
COVID-19 LATEST UPDATES
COVID-19 assessment and testing to move to General Practice
With the country at Alert Level 2, the Bay of Plenty District Health Board’s (BOPDHB) COVID-19 pandemic response is also moving to the next phase. This includes the process for assessment and swabbing for COVID-19. From Monday 25 May 2020, people with symptoms of...
Visiting Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals at Alert Level 2
People planning to visit whānau, family and friends in Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals are reminded of the DHB’s Alert Level 2 Visitor Policy. The focus at Alert Level 2 continues to be on protecting everyone from the risk of exposure to COVID-19, at the same time...
Whakatāne COVID-19 assessment centre to open weekdays only
The Whakatāne COVID-19 assessment centre will be open weekdays only going forward. The Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC), based at Whakatāne War Memorial Hall, will no longer be open on Saturday mornings effective immediately. New opening hours: Whakatāne CBAC,...
New Protocol for the District Court at Alert Level 2
The Chief District Court Judge has issued a new protocol to guide New Zealand’s biggest court as it continues to deliver an essential service during Alert Level 2 of the pandemic response. The District Court deals with high volumes of Criminal, Family, Youth and...
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