Whakatane District, Whakatane

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2613 days ago

Hospitality Courses at NZMA. Get qualified in just 20 weeks!

NZMA

Want to learn how to make awesome cocktails and café-style coffees? Love talking to people? Do you dream of doing a job that’s actually FUN? Well it’s time to turn that dream into reality! Study Hospitality at NZMA.

We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the … View more
Want to learn how to make awesome cocktails and café-style coffees? Love talking to people? Do you dream of doing a job that’s actually FUN? Well it’s time to turn that dream into reality! Study Hospitality at NZMA.

We’ll teach you the skills you need to land a great job in the hospitality industry. You’ll study in a real bar, gain work experience in a real cafe, get lots of support and encouragement from your tutors, and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification.

Courses start in October so get in touch and enrol today!
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2614 days ago

Love your backyard this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

We Kiwis love our backyard. Whether it's our own gardens, parks or our big Kiwi backyard. Because we love it, we want to take care of it. Conservation Week is a great time to show our backyard some love.

There's plenty of ways for you and your family to take part, and we’ll be adding… View more
We Kiwis love our backyard. Whether it's our own gardens, parks or our big Kiwi backyard. Because we love it, we want to take care of it. Conservation Week is a great time to show our backyard some love.

There's plenty of ways for you and your family to take part, and we’ll be adding more local events soon. For information on backyard activities and events near you, visit: www.conservationweek.org.nz....

Plus, keep an eye out for our photo competition details coming soon!

If you know of other Conservation Week events in your area, you can add them to our list here: www.doc.govt.nz...

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2619 days ago

How do you pronounce Tāupo?

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

As Māori language week is now on us, a study has revealed that Taupō is one of the most mispronounced place names in Aotearoa. Have you had any experiences with people mispronouncing Tāupo? Type NFP if you don't want your comments published.

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2617 days ago

Urgent dredging work

Chris Rawson from Whakatāne District Council

The Whakatāne District Council is to undertake urgent dredging work in three locations in the Whakatāne Harbour between 18 and 29 September.

The dredging work will involve the barge “JKL” and tugboat “Tumeke” and will only be undertaken on weekdays between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm, … View more
The Whakatāne District Council is to undertake urgent dredging work in three locations in the Whakatāne Harbour between 18 and 29 September.

The dredging work will involve the barge “JKL” and tugboat “Tumeke” and will only be undertaken on weekdays between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm, and only on outgoing tides.

The areas to be dredged include:

— The berthage areas at the Otuawhaki Wharf and the channel close to the Whakatāne i-SITE
— The channel alongside the Yacht Club marina
— The extremities of the Opihi Spit on the western side of the Harbour entrance, where a build-up of sand has narrowed the channel to a point where it is creating safety issues for vessels entering and leaving the harbour.

Whakatāne District Council Capital Projects Manager Jim Finlay says that generally there should be minimal disruption to navigation. “The 50-metre rule will apply when the digger on the barge is working. If the tug is towing the barge, vessel operators are required to give way, given the slower operating speed of the tug. The Senior Maritime Officer and/or the tug operator will inform the Coast Guard by radio when movements which could affect other vessels are to occur.”

The timing of the work is designed to minimise impacts on whitebaiters and harbour users and has been approved by a Bay of Plenty Regional Council resource consent. Completion of the necessary works will be weather-dependent.

2618 days ago

Joint Council-Google project brings District to Google Street View

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

A project between Whakatāne District Council and Google has enabled virtual tours of some of the District's most popular and spectacular destinations via Google Street View.

The project was the first of its kind in New Zealand, with Google loaning a ‘Trekker’ to the Council to capture … View more
A project between Whakatāne District Council and Google has enabled virtual tours of some of the District's most popular and spectacular destinations via Google Street View.

The project was the first of its kind in New Zealand, with Google loaning a ‘Trekker’ to the Council to capture Street View imagery. People can now explore White Island with Google Street View alongside some of the world’s great wonders, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Canyon, and Mt Everest.

Known to Māori as Whakaari, White Island is one of the world’s most accessible, continuously active marine volcanoes. The island’s awe inspiring landscape attracts sightseers from all over the world, fueling a tourism boom for Whakatāne, the ‘gateway to Whakaari’.

White Island is not the only local attraction to now feature on Google Street View. Armed with a Google Street View Trekker — an 18 kg, 15-camera backpack that takes high-quality 360-degree photos every 2.5 seconds — a team of local trekkers set out over summer to capture 35 kilometres of the Whakatāne District’s most iconic walks and landmarks. (A video of these local trekkers in action is available at the bottom of this page.)

Quintin Kerr standing on the saddle of Moutohorā (Whale Island) with the Google Street View TrekkerThe result is an immersive experience that will give prospective tourists a taste of what the Whakatāne District has to offer.

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2619 days ago

Nō hea koe? Where are you from?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Here is a selection of Aotearoa – New Zealand Māori place names. While it's not extensive, can you spot the name of the town closest to you?

Do you know your Kawatiri from your Kirikiriroa? Take Stuff's quick quiz on Māori place names here.

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2619 days ago

New Home Builders Info Session coming up!

The Team from Jennian Homes

Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.

These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of … View more
Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.

These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of experience - you'll leave your Information Session with greater insights into:
• Establishing your construction budget
• Avoiding hidden costs
• Saving money by building an environmentally friendly home
• Planning the home you've always wanted

Your local Jennian team would love to meet you - to share our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
Register now

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2619 days ago

Waikato A&P Show entries due by 25th September

Waikato A&P Association

This year is the 125th Jubilee of the Waikato A&P Show. Exhibitors entering the competitions for alpaca, anglo-nubian goat, beef, dairy cattle, dairy goat, equestrian, sheep, and sheep dog trials have until 25th September 2017 to get their entries in.

Click here to download the entry forms … View more
This year is the 125th Jubilee of the Waikato A&P Show. Exhibitors entering the competitions for alpaca, anglo-nubian goat, beef, dairy cattle, dairy goat, equestrian, sheep, and sheep dog trials have until 25th September 2017 to get their entries in.

Click here to download the entry forms and schedules for the show.

Mark the dates in your diary - the show is on Friday 27th to Sunday 29th October.

Don't miss the exhibitor entry deadline of 25th September!
Enter now

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2620 days ago

Taupo cafe Salute opens crepe kitchen

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Saluté Cafe on Horomatangi St has opened a dedicated Crêpe Escape kitchen...

2620 days ago

Voting is now open!

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View more
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
Find out more

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