1XX POSTS

To kick off the new month, 47 local volunteers gathered for the first Dunes Trail Planting Day of 2025.

On Saturday, May 24, A total of 1,100 firefighters from 270 brigades took part in the annual Sky Tower Challenge, including three members of the Ōpōtiki Fire Brigade.

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has approved funding to construct two new tear-drop roundabouts on either side of the State Highway 2 (SH2) Waiotahe River Bridge, in a move aimed at improving road safety.

At 5.30 this morning, Eastern Bay police were called to attend a crash in the Waiotahe area, on State Highway two, West of О̄pо̄tiki.

Eastern Bay residents can expect delays heading through State Highway 35, as slip repair works begin.

The Ōpōtiki Distirct Council, will now see Māori Wards featured in their local body election.

A photo of the State Highway 2, Wainui Road intersection - From the New Zealand Transport Agency/ Waka Kotahi.

The 1XX headlines for the week between the 24th and 28th March.

A new roundabout is on the way at the State Highway 2 and Wainui Road intersection.

State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge is closed, after a truck roll this evening. Emergency services were called to the scene,...