Good News

Community groups in the Eastern Bay of Plenty initially responded to immediate needs after Cyclone Vaianu and are now shifting focus from emergency response to longer-term recovery.

Obstetrics and gynaecology services have returned to the Whakatāne Hospital maternity ward after a 15-month absence.

The return of the Ocean Ford Kai Ika Charity Tournament went swimmingly this year, raising $39,000 for Eastern Bay Blue Light groups.

State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will be open 24/7 under stop/go traffic management for the Easter period.

A Bay of Plenty teenager is showing that stepping outdoors can ignite leadership, strengthen communities, and inspire a generation.

Early work is underway at the Whakatane War Memorial Hall, as part of the Whakatāne District Council’s wider Rex Morpeth Recreation Hub redevelopment.

Media Bay of Plenty received three of six national awards for playing more than 20 percent kiwi music in its music rotation over the past year.

Matatā and Ōpōtiki will be better prepared in emergency events following grants from Trust Horizon to upgrade emergency equipment.

Vintage vehicles, axemen and century old sheep shearing tools will be on display at the Te Teko Racecourse on April 18th.

Boulders have now been put in place to secure road access.