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Local news and updates about the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.

More rain on the way for the Eastern Bay
More rain on the way for the Eastern Bay

Thirty-five millimetres of rain has fallen in the Eastern Bay in the last 24 hours, taking the month's total so far to 81 mills.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 20, 2018
New Parks and Reserves Bylaw for Whakatane
New Parks and Reserves Bylaw for Whakatane

The Whakatane District Council is cracking down on the dumping of rubbish on its parks and reserves.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 20, 2018
Eastern Bay businesses looking good ahead of busiest season
Eastern Bay businesses looking good ahead of busiest season

Business in the Eastern Bay is looking forward to the Christmas holiday period with confidence.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 20, 2018
Investigations continue into fire at Taneatua Police station
Investigations continue into fire at Taneatua Police station

Investigations are continuing into the fire which extensively damaged the Taneatua Police station on Tuesday night.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 19, 2018
Mayor welcomes $1.4 billion road safety announcement
Mayor welcomes $1.4 billion road safety announcement

The Mayor of Whakatane has welcomed the 1.4 billion dollars being ploughed into making the country's roads safer.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 19, 2018
Fire at Taneatua Police station
Fire at Taneatua Police station

Investigations are underway following a fire at Taneatua Police Station overnight.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 19, 2018
Man charged with murder over death of Opotiki man
Man charged with murder over death of Opotiki man

The man accused of the murder of an Opotiki man two years ago has appeared in the Whakatane District Court today.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 19, 2018
Funding boost for Whakatohea Maori Trust Board's aquaculture projects
Funding boost for Whakatohea Maori Trust Board's aquaculture projects

Years of planning has paid off for the Whakatohea Maori Trust Board as it looks to develop its own aquaculture interests in the Eastern Bay.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 18, 2018
$1.4 billion to save lives on our roads
$1.4 billion to save lives on our roads

Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Associate Transport Minister Julie Ann Genter have announced a 1.4 billion-dollar, three-year programme to make New Zealand's highest risk roads safer.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 17, 2018
Modified Harbour Project in the works for Opotiki
Modified Harbour Project in the works for Opotiki

The Regional Development Minister says a highly qualified engineer is working on a modified harbour project for Opotiki.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 17, 2018
Whakatohea Mussels welcomes 20 million dollar funding
Whakatohea Mussels welcomes 20 million dollar funding

Whakatohea Mussels has welcomed the big funding boost promised from the government towards construction of an on-land mussel processing factory.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 17, 2018
20 million dollar grant for Whakatohea Mussels
20 million dollar grant for Whakatohea Mussels

The Mayor of Opotiki has welcomed the 20 million dollar grant handed out by the government to Whakatohea Mussels on Friday.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 16, 2018
Operation Notus update
Operation Notus update

Kawerau Police have made one arrest and recovered a significant quantity of methamphetamine, as part of Operation Notus.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 13, 2018
Whakatane Airport Terminal could join the Historic Places list
Whakatane Airport Terminal could join the Historic Places list

A distinctive local building may be getting official recognition.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 13, 2018
Special day for Radio 1XX
Special day for Radio 1XX

Today marks a special day in Radio 1XX history.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 12, 2018
Whakatane to receive $200K for Outdoor Pool Upgrade
Whakatane to receive $200K for Outdoor Pool Upgrade

Whakatane's Aquatic Centre has received a 200-thousand dollar grant for its outdoor pool upgrade.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 12, 2018
Eastern Bay man finalist in New Zealand Herald's People's Choice
Eastern Bay man finalist in New Zealand Herald's People's Choice

One Eastern Bay man is in the running for New Zealander of the Year.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 12, 2018
Trail death
Trail death

Police have released the name of the man who died in Matata at the weekend on a trail ride.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 11, 2018
Eastern Bay to host the 2020 Hui Takataapui
Eastern Bay to host the 2020 Hui Takataapui

It's been announced that the Eastern Bay has won the hosting bid to hold the 2020 Hui Takataapui.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 11, 2018
Awakeri Primary School lockdown
Awakeri Primary School lockdown

An Eastern Bay School went into lockdown yesterday morning after a threat was phoned in.

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Emma GriffithsDecember 11, 2018
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