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Voting opens in 2019 local elections
Ōpōtiki voters will be able to cast their votes in the 2019 local council elections from Friday 20 September. Voting papers are being mailed to registered voters and most folk will start receiving their papers on Friday with all papers expected to be delivered by...
Meet the Candidates for the BOPDHB Board
Eastern Bay Primary Health Alliance invites you to attend Meet the Candidates standing for the Bay of Plenty District Health Board Election. Panel members will include the candidates who reside in the Eastern Bay region only (six of the 21 nominated candidates...
WHANGAMATA WELCOMES BACK SHAPESHIFTER FOR NEW YEARS EVE 2019
Festival favourites SHAPESHIFTER return to welcome in 2020 on the stunning paradise coast of the Coromandel this New Years Eve! The five-strong line-up of PDigsss (vocals), Sam Trevethick (guitar/synths/sampler), Dan McGruer, Nick Robinson (bass/synths/MPC) and Darren...
Kawerau WoodFest celebrates industry
Some towns try to hide their industrial origins when visitors come calling; they don’t recognise that those very origins can be used to draw people in. Not Kawerau. In Kawerau industry is celebrated. That’s what Kawerau WoodFest and Generation Homes National...
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Voting opens in 2019 local elections
Ōpōtiki voters will be able to cast their votes in the 2019 local council elections from Friday 20 September. Voting papers are being mailed to registered voters and most folk will start receiving their papers on Friday with all papers expected to be delivered by...
New GM of Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce announced
The Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the appointment of Crete Wana to the role of General Manager. Crete is engaged with many different groups across the country. He brings a wealth of experience to the role having been actively involved in...
Community backs live-in total-immersion Reo Māori strategy
Four Māori language students will be immersed for three months in a groundbreaking full-time live-in programme in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The initiative includes not only formal teaching and learning, but, significantly, the involvement of the local community. A...
Whakatāne local up for Tidy Kiwi award
Waste Zero Whakatāne and Pride Whakatāne are excited to announce local business owner, resident and Tidy Kiwi Kenny MacCracken is one of three national finalists for the 2019 ‘Tidy Kiwi’ award. The Tidy Kiwi is one of the categories in the annual Beautiful Awards. Run...
Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway section closed for Police operation
A section of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway, on Kōhī Point Scenic Reserve will be closed to the public from 6 am - 6 pm on Tuesday, 27 August 2019, to enable a Police operation with dogs to be carried out. The Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway will be closed between the...
Te Reo Māori lessons for health staff
Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) staff and their whānau have the opportunity to learn te reo Māori on-site thanks to a new initiative to grow the use and quality of te reo me ōnā tikanga within the DHB and its communities. The joint initiative between...
Bay to benefit from $5 million fund focused on ageing well
Helping people age well, retaining a more active lifestyle in the process, is the focus of a new $5 million fund. And a handy smartphone app is just one of the ways in which the money will be used to help do that. The funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation...
Community celebrates end of dredging for the Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project
A celebration to recognise the end of dredging for the Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project was held yesterday as part of the final Community Liaison Group meeting (SUBS: Tuesday 20 August 2019). It was a significant milestone for the project and an opportunity for the...
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Meet the Candidates for the BOPDHB Board
Eastern Bay Primary Health Alliance invites you to attend Meet the Candidates standing for the Bay of Plenty District Health Board Election. Panel members will include the candidates who reside in the Eastern Bay region only (six of the 21 nominated candidates...
WHANGAMATA WELCOMES BACK SHAPESHIFTER FOR NEW YEARS EVE 2019
Festival favourites SHAPESHIFTER return to welcome in 2020 on the stunning paradise coast of the Coromandel this New Years Eve! The five-strong line-up of PDigsss (vocals), Sam Trevethick (guitar/synths/sampler), Dan McGruer, Nick Robinson (bass/synths/MPC) and Darren...
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...
River Edge Park Miniature Railway Winter Running Days 2019
Sundays 5 August, 1 September Spring School Holidays Sundays 29 September, 6 and 13 October Trains running from 10 am until 3 pm weather permitting. Closed Toe Footwear must be worn! Fare packages from $2, Cash only, EFTPOS Not Available! Access via the Car Park,...
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