

Bay of Plenty Launches New Zealand’s First Inhaler Recycling Trial
The Bay of Plenty is the first region in New Zealand to pilot a programme aimed at recycling metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), in a bid to reduce their environmental impact.

Holly Grundy
Jun 111 min read


Three Strikes and Your Bin's Out: Whakatāne District Council Cracks Down on Contamination
The Whakatāne District Council has announced the introduction of a new “three strikes” system aimed at reducing contamination in kerbside recycling and greenwaste bins.

Holly Grundy
Jun 61 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


Te Rāhui Herenga Waka Whakatāne Commercial Boat Harbour Project to End
The Te Rāhui Herenga Waka Whakatāne Commercial Boat Harbour Project will not go ahead, following a joint decision by its key stakeholders to dissolve the initiative after it was found to no longer align with the original vision.

Radio 1XX
May 72 min read


Whakatāne Surf Lifesaving Club Report A Resurgence in Junior Members
Whakatāne Surf Lifesaving Club achieve placements at Australian competition.

Radio 1XX
Apr 142 min read


Weekly Headlines: March 24th-28th
The 1XX headlines for the week between the 24th and 28th March.

Radio 1XX
Mar 281 min read


One Person Dead After Ohope Crash
One person has died after a serious crash in Ōhope.

Radio 1XX
Mar 231 min read


Emergency Services At Scene of Crash Near Ohope
Ohope Road is closed after a serious crash.

Radio 1XX
Mar 231 min read