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A proposal to extend protections for a recovering mussel bed in Ōhiwa Harbour has drawn attention from conservation advocates, iwi, and people with an interest in customary and recreational fishing.

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua Ltd has appointed Lee Colquhoun as its new chief executive, with the Ngāpuhi leader taking on responsibility for two of the organisation’s key subsidiaries.

Whakatāne’s winter nights are set to glow once again as Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne returns from 11 to 18 July, bringing a week-long celebration of light, creativity and community to the town centre and riverfront.

New speed limits will soon be introduced across parts of the Bay of Plenty following a six-week consultation with communities.

Whakatāne’s winter nights are set to glow once again as Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne returns from 11 to 18 July, bringing a week-long celebration of light, creativity and community to the town centre and riverfront.

A new community media initiative is set to give charities, schools, sports clubs, cultural groups, community organisations, and local content creators a dedicated platform to share their stories with the wider Eastern Bay of Plenty.

A design contract has been awarded for the replacement two-lane Pekatahi Bridge, marking a new milestone in this important piece of infrastructure planned for the eastern Bay of Plenty.

The Ōpōtiki Matariki Festival is back this month, bringing the community together through culture, entertainment, learning and connection.

Bay of Plenty serviceman is taking his Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) career to new heights, swapping life on the ground for the skies aboard one of New Zealand's most advanced military aircraft.

The draft Bay of Plenty Regional Public Transport Plan 2026-2036 is now open for public feedback, with the regional council focusing on making better use of existing services and current investment.

Local Government Minister Simon Watts has urged the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to hold off on major decisions affecting Quayside Holdings until local government reforms are finalised.

Months after a major slip closed Motu Road, repair work is scheduled to begin later this month, bringing relief to cyclists and local communities.

Ōpōtiki District Council has adopted its 2026-27 Annual Plan, confirming an average rates increase of 8.7% for the coming financial year, significantly lower than the 16% projected in the district's Long-Term Plan.

Whakatāne District residents will face higher waste management costs from July next year, with fees at refuse and recycling centres set to rise by 10% following increased transport costs linked to changes in landfill disposal.

The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust says it is reconsidering the future of its popular Wandering Trail after another act of vandalism saw a bronze plaque stolen from one of its kiwi sculptures.

Eastern Bay Police are urging retailers to act responsibly as concerns continue over the recreational use of nitrous oxide or "nangs" and its impact on road safety.