

Wear Mask In Hospital - Message From Health Bay Of Plenty
Health Bay of Plenty are reminding people to wear a mask, when visiting hospitals and other facilities. Both Whakatāne and Tauranga...

Radio 1XX
Aug 26, 20221 min read


Nomination List Finalised For 2022 Local Elections
Nomination lists have been finalised for this year's local elections for the three Eastern Bay district councils and the Bay of Plenty...

Radio 1XX
Aug 23, 20222 min read


Stats NZ Data Reveals Rise In Bay Of Plenty Median Wages & Salaries
Bay of Plenty workers experienced their biggest annual pay increase in a decade. Stats NZ data released yesterday revealed median weekly...

Jessica Doney
Aug 18, 20221 min read


Ōpōtiki District Council & Kainga Ora Partner To Increase Housing Supply
More public housing is on the way for Ōpōtiki. Ōpōtiki District Council have sold a 5600m2- parcel of land on the corner of Wellington...

Jessica Doney
Aug 17, 20221 min read


Whakatāne District Council Installs "Kiss and Go" Zones Outside Schools
Whakatāne District Council are rolling out a new initiative to make the journey to and from school safer for tamariki. Council are...

Jessica Doney
Aug 17, 20221 min read


The Strand, Whakatāne Shines Bright With New Fairy Lights
The Strand in Whakatāne is now shining bright, following the installation of 21,000 new fairy lights in the trees that stretch the road....

Jessica Doney
Aug 17, 20222 min read


String Of Burglaries In Eastern Bay Overnight
A number of Eastern Bay businesses, have been hit by burglaries, overnight. Police say, a ute was taken from Ōpōtiki Mechanical services...

Radio 1XX
Aug 16, 20221 min read


Food Prices 7.4% Higher in July 2022, Compared To July 2021
Eastern Bay shoppers continue to feel the pinch at the supermarket. Stats NZ announced last week, food prices were 7.4% higher in July...

Jessica Doney
Aug 15, 20221 min read


Strong Number Of Eastern Bay Candidates In 2022 Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Elections
There's a strong candidate field for this year's Bay of Plenty Regional Council elections. Current Kawerau Mayor, Malcolm Campbell;...

Jessica Doney
Aug 15, 20221 min read


Bay of Plenty Regional Council Celebrate First Year Of Motiti Protection Area
It's one year today since the establishment of the Motiti Protection Area. The area, which covers the three offshore reef areas...

Jessica Doney
Aug 11, 20221 min read


Essity Kawerau Workers Indefinitely Locked Out Due To Pay Dispute
Workers at the Essity factory in Kawerau have been locked out indefinitely without pay. It's been widely reported, 145 Pulp and Paper...

Jessica Doney
Aug 11, 20221 min read


SPCA Bring Free Desexing To East Coast Communities
Cat and dog owners along the East Coast can soon get their pet desexed for free, as part of a new initiative by the SPCA. The SPCA...

Jessica Doney
Aug 10, 20221 min read


Whakatāne District Council Complete Ōhope Tree Assessment Programme
Homeowners along the Ōhope escarpment are now better informed of any potential risks, following the completion of a new programme by...

Jessica Doney
Aug 10, 20222 min read


Eastern Bay Home Values Decrease, According To QV House Price Index July 2022
The latest QV House Price Index for July 2022 has confirmed a gradual drop in home values across the Eastern Bay. The report shows the...

Jessica Doney
Aug 10, 20221 min read


Meth Detection In Eastern Bay Wastewater Drops, But Still Illicit Drug Of Choice
A new Police report shows, meth detection in Eastern Bay wastewater has dropped, but it's still the illicit drug of choice. The report...

Radio 1XX
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Spill Matahina Dam Due To High Levels
Bay of Plenty Regional Council are advising farmers with stock on low-lying land beside the Rangitāiki River, particularly in areas...

1XX News
Jul 31, 20221 min read


Emergency Works Postponed On State Highway 2, Matawai
The emergency roadworks at Matawai on State Highway 2, which was originally scheduled for this morning, has now been postponed until...

1XX News
Jul 31, 20221 min read


Whakatāne Community Reserves Hit By Vandals
A spate of recent vandalism targeting community reserves and established gardens has local residents and Council staff shaking their...

1XX News
Jul 31, 20222 min read

