Property designed with family in mind
With three homes, stunning gardens, grazing paddocks and a productive home orchard, this rural prope
Beachside opportunity in prime location
Enjoy the coastal lifestyle with sunshine and ocean views from the expansive deck of this seaside pr
Tapestry of sacred choral music
The public is invited to a serene evening of reflection and beautiful choral music at the Sacred Mus
Art and gardens on two-day trail
Get ready for a weekend of creativity and inspiration at the much-anticipated upcoming Arts Whakatān
Backyard paradise awaits
This private, two-bedroom home in the heart of Kopeopeo is perfect for retirees, empty nesters and i
Let’s do the time warp again
Beacon staff reporter Alisha McLenna reviews losing her Rocky Horror Picture Show virginity at Whaka
Coastal dairy farm opportunity
Discover the potential of 24 Smith Road, a remarkable 79-hectare flat dairy farm nestled along the s
Elevate your lifestyle in leafy Hillcrest
Perfectly positioned on an elevated site in the sought-after neighbourhood of Hillcrest, this genero
Executive home in top location
Interest is expected to be high in this freshly listed executive home, located in one of Whakatāne’s
Jazz quartet comes to town
Dazzling jazz pianist, composer and producer Dan Costa is bringing his quartet to Whakatāne for a ni
Memoir celebates life in Pakihi Valley
Marnie Anstis is excited to announce the release of her third book, a memoir detailing her adventuro
Landmark book tells of Māori cultural breakthrough in prisons
AUTHOR and former MP Ian McLean has unveiled his latest book, Norman Perry and Mahi Tahi – The Cultu
Light Party returns
THE Light Party returns next week with “super-heroes” from around the Eastern Bay invited to attend.
Scouts get scary for spooky season
Kingsley Scouts Haunted House * Where: Kingsley Scouts Den, 6 Rimu Place, Whakatāne * When: Wedne
50 years in Pianoland
JAN Preston’s Boogie Circus is coming to town, and it’s a show that music lovers will not want to mi
Coastal elegance awaits
DISCOVER your dream home in time for summer – a stunning property that feels brand new, having been
Resort-style living in Woodlands
ENJOY Mediterranean resort-style living without leaving the country – or the region. With its tower
Paul Ubana Jones launches tour in Ōpōtiki
An Evening with Paul Ubana Jones * Where: Ōpōtiki Senior Citizens Hall * When: 7pm, Saturday, Nov
New era captured in second novel
FANS of Monty Soutar’s debut novel can now find his second instalment, Kāwai: Tree of Nourishment, a
A private sanctuary: Luxury living amid nature
LUXURY and tranquility merge in this contemporary retreat, perfectly immersed in its natural surroun
Peaceful garden sanctuary
139B Douglas Street Whakatāne PEACE, privacy and fabulous gardens await prospective owners at this
Technique and style on show at student raranga exhibition
A stunning array of raranga (weaving) is being showcased at toi tauira (student) Toi Exhibition in W
Luke selected for music scholarship
AN Eastern Bay musician is among five young, up-and-coming classical musicians awarded an annual Kiw
Hillcrest haven with breathtaking views
4 Camelia Lane, Whakatāne EXPERIENCE the beauty of this elevated property in the coveted Hillcrest