Good News
-
$75M Boost for Waioweka Gorge Resilience in Budget 2026
State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge will receive a $75 million resilience upgrade in the Government’s Budget 2026 infrastructure package. East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick says the investment will help keep a critical transport lifeline open more often.
-
Pyjama Drive Donations Triple in Support for Eastern Bay Families
The Clothing Project's volunteers are preparing to sort hundreds of donations after a community-wide pyjama drive brought in record support.
-
Kawerau Musician Proving Small-Town Dreams Can Go Big
18-year-old artist Nikau Grace has earned two Aotearoa Music Award nominations while preparing for her first solo show.
-
New Pipe Band Festival Announced for the Eastern Bay
The Whakatāne Scottish Pipe Band has announced the inaugural Whakatāne Pipe Bands Festival, creating a “welcoming and inclusive” environment to celebrate the sights and sounds of pipe banding.
-
Nine Decades of Friendship and Learning for Lyceum Club
A Whakatāne women’s club is marking 90 years while looking to attract a new generation of members.
-
Pyjama Drive Bringing Warmth and Aroha to Eastern Bay Tamariki
The Clothing Project say growing community support is helping meet rising demand from families struggling with the cost of living.
-
‘For the Ones Who Can’t, We Move’: A Mum’s Mission to Help Her Son Walk
At not yet two years old, Arlo is working harder to learn basic movements than most people will ever realise.
-
Air Chathams Continues Community Investment Despite Rising Fuel Prices
A local airline is continuing to support the Eastern Bay through its Community Connection Fund.
Recently Played
-
Walking In Light
Th' Dudes -
Anchor Me
The Muttonbirds -
Royals (Remix)
Lorde -
How Am I Gonna Sleep
Tim Finn
Events
-
Mid-Winter Swim 2026Take a dip in the cold to feel the aroha and warmth of the 1XX Mid-Winter Swim! *June 20th is a placeholder time, and may be subject to change.
at Mahy Reserve
