

Whakatāne Events Set to Grow with Major Funding Boost
Six popular local events are set to get bigger and better, thanks to a significant funding boost from central government.

Holly Grundy
Jun 122 min read


End of an Era: Doug Leeder to Step Down as Regional Council Chair
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair Doug Leeder has announced that he will not be seeking re-election this year.

Holly Grundy
Jun 52 min read


Whakatāne District Council Seeks Further Feedback on Long Term Plan Change 4
The Whakatāne District Council is inviting the community to provide further submissions on Plan Change 4 to the District Plan, which proposes updates to how flood risk to buildings is managed and aims to simplify the resource consent process.

Holly Grundy
May 261 min read


Emergency Road Repairs Underway on Wainui Road
The Whakatāne District Council is advising motorists to allow extra travel time when passing through the Ōhiwa Harbour area, as emergency road repair works are currently underway on Wainui Road.

Holly Grundy
May 211 min read


Public Consultation on Water Services Closes This Weekend
Public consultation on the Whakatāne District Council’s future water services wraps up this weekend, with submissions closing at 5pm on Sunday, 18 May.

Holly Grundy
May 161 min read


Bay of Plenty Regional Council Opens $50 Million Rangitāiki Spillway
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has officially opened the $50 million Rangitāiki Spillway, a major infrastructure project designed to reduce flood risk along the Rangitāiki River.

Holly Grundy
May 142 min read


175 New Homes Approved as Whakatāne District Council Rezones Land for Housing
Plan Change 8 clears final hurdle, enabling papakāinga and medium-density housing near Julian’s Berry Farm.

Holly Grundy
May 91 min read


Whakatāne to Auckland Flight Future Unclear After Council Vote
This morning, the Whakatāne District Council reviewed a proposal from local airline Air Chatham's, who are seeking urgent financial support to keep its Whakatāne to Auckland flight route in the air.

Holly Grundy
May 82 min read


Whakatāne District Council Urges Residents to Recycle Batteries Safely
The Whakatāne District Council is urging Eastern Bay residents to “think before they toss” as a rising number of batteries are being found in local rubbish and recycling bins.

Holly Grundy
May 52 min read


Easter Weekend Warning, see's Boaties Urged to Rethink Plans as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam Approaches
This Easter weekend, boaties in the Bay are being urged to cancel or postpone their time on the water, as ex-tropical Cyclone Tam is set to bring dangerous conditions to the region.

Holly Grundy
Apr 171 min read


Ōpōtiki's Representation Structure Approved Ahead of October Local Elections.
The Ōpōtiki Distirct Council, will now see Māori Wards featured in their local body election.

Holly Grundy
Apr 102 min read


Whakatane District Council Approves Draft Annual Plan
Whakatāne District Council have approved its draft annual plan, including a proposed 11.7% average rates hike.

Radio 1XX
Mar 202 min read