News

A passion for cars and a desire to give back to the community have combined to create Pukehina’s Surf ‘n’ Sand Autorama.

Community feedback now open on concept designs, aimed at revitalising key public spaces alongside the town’s new floodwall.

Air Chathams has announced it is introducing a $20 fuel surcharge on all flights, including the Whakatāne-Auckland route, due to increased jet fuel costs.

A sudden spike in fuel prices, caused by the United States-Israel conflict with Iran, could have a crippling effect on smaller regional airlines.

A passion for cars and a desire to give back to the community have combined to create Pukehina’s Surf ‘n’ Sand Autorama.

Whakatāne Surf Life Saving Club said their athletes had the best results in years at the 2026 AON Surf Lifesaving Championships at Ōhope Beach.

NZTA said from Monday, during the early morning and early evening stop/go traffic management will be in place for both Ōpōtiki and Gisborne bound traffic.

NZTA said from this morning, Pōtaka to Hicks Bay will be fully open 24/7.

Staff are excited ahead of the return of Whakatāne Hospital Secondary Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services on April 13th, a sentiment shared by the community.

Community feedback now open on concept designs, aimed at revitalising key public spaces alongside the town’s new floodwall.

Whakatāne District Council said the broken pipe is now fixed, but the water team are refilling the the mains, and the reservoir.

Whakatāne District Council are planning long term urban expansion of Awakeri with a structure plan, influenced by a community reference group.

Voting, to fill the remaining vacancies on the Galatea Waiōhau subdivision of the Murupara community board and the Tāneatua board, came to a close yesterday, with all positions now filled.

By-elections are being held for the Galatea-Waiōhau Subdivision of the Murupara Community Board, where one vacancy remains, and the Tāneatua Community Board, with three spots to fill.

Police are urging people to be cautious when buying firewood online as demand increases ahead of winter.

The assault is the second in the past week, but Senior Sergeant Cam MacKinnon said both offenders have been apprehended, and Police believe there is no further risk to the public.