Conservation management plan celebrated
Celebrations were held last weekend to mark the launch of a new conservation management plan for thr
New home for e-bike library
CReW (Community Resources Whakatāne) has adopted Whakatāne’s e-bike library and is excited to furthe
DOMP Comp returns for third year
HALO Whakatāne is inviting students, their friends, and families to sign up for this year’s Destruct
Crime in brief
Booze bus catches six EBAs Six people were caught drink driving in Whakatāne last Thursday night, d
New Pilates Club booked and busy
Six weeks in, Pilates Club on Commerce Street is already seeing classes fully booked. Owner Taylah
FEDs recruiting volunteers
Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDs) are recruiting volunteers to provide non-clinical support
Evidence of increased activity, ballistic blocks ejected from vent
Fresh explosive activity has been recorded at Whakaari/White Island with evidence of “ballistic bloc
School takes action after vehicle near miss
A Whakatāne mother whose five-year-old son had a near miss with a reversing car outside Apanui Schoo
Council commits to 11.7 percent rates increase
Balance and compromise were words often repeated as Whakatāne District Council adopted its draft ann
Council to consider creating health advocacy group
Whakatāne District Council voted on Thursday to investigate a proposal by Mayor Victor Luca to estab
Court: Defendant urged to make change
Whakatāne man Tutemaungaroa Dixon has been urged by a judge to take the opportunity afforded to him
No simple rules for grazing near water
The importance of reporting pollution issues promptly was highlighted this week when the Beacon was
Wai it matters
Whakatāne District Council is lifting the lid on the full journey of water - from source to tap and
Council commits to 11.7 percent rates increase
Balance and compromise were words often repeated as Whakatāne District Council adopted its draft ann
Recalling 'the greatest Māori trophy hunter'
Renowned hunter Te Pikituangahuru (Piki) Amoamo died on March 1, but thanks to gifting part of a mas
New roundabout at Wainui intersection
The intersection of State Highway 2 and Wainui Road will be made safer and more efficient for vehicl
Horsey set urged to toe the line
Control of horses seems to have improved following reminders on social media from Ōpōtiki district c
Puppies in from the cold
“Jack Sparrow” has an eye patch. “Lugar”, which is Spanish for spot, has a spot on her back. “Prince
Annual plan budget goes to council
Whakatāne District Council’s draft 2025-26 Annual Plan budget will be presented to the Mayor and cou
Flying fox under construction
A new flying fox is being installed at Maraetōtara Reserve in Ōhope. The old flying fox, originally
Heli-logging continues
Logging work on Valley Road is close to being finished with just one group of trees opposite Alexand
A journey of discovery
Jack Karetai-Barrett has been involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award for two years, an internatio
Ballance awards for two Eastern Bay farmers
Two Eastern Bay couples are among the winners in this year’s Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment
Te Koputu to close for refurbishment
Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi Library and Exhibition Centre will temporarily close for essential build