Whakatane District, Whakatane

Have a browse...

Have a browse...

Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

2694 days ago

Is there a man drought in Taupo?

Tamara Thorn Reporter from Taupō Times

Steph Holloway needs a few sponsors to help her set up free match making events to help combat what shes calls Taupo's 'man drought'.

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2694 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Register now

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2695 days ago

Re: Healthy Food Choices

Making 'healthier food choices' is quite fashionable at the moment, but can be difficult if you have diabetes or have been told you are at risk of diabetes.

Register for our FREE supermarket tour and learn the truth about what you should be eating.


Call our INFOLine on 07 5713422… View more
Making 'healthier food choices' is quite fashionable at the moment, but can be difficult if you have diabetes or have been told you are at risk of diabetes.

Register for our FREE supermarket tour and learn the truth about what you should be eating.


Call our INFOLine on 07 5713422 for dates and venue

2695 days ago

Just ducking around...

Steph Rangi Reporter from Taupō Times

Who thinks the ducks in Taupo are more friendly than others? Have you got any interesting experiences with Taupo's ducks? We'd love to hear them! *type NFP if you do not wish for your comment to be used in future articles.

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2695 days ago

Edgecumbe Flood Party

Michele from Whakatane District

Hi we have a huge fundraiser happening on 9th September 2017 at Te Teko Racecourse and we have 8 hours of music from some great bands, also craft stalls and food vendors. Tickets are available to buy from Rangitaiki Home Kill Butchers in Edgecumbe,
Liverpool Lunch Bar - Kawerau
1XX - Whakatane
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Hi we have a huge fundraiser happening on 9th September 2017 at Te Teko Racecourse and we have 8 hours of music from some great bands, also craft stalls and food vendors. Tickets are available to buy from Rangitaiki Home Kill Butchers in Edgecumbe,
Liverpool Lunch Bar - Kawerau
1XX - Whakatane
Kope Barbers - Kope
Lime Organics - Opotiki
On line at Event Finder
Our aim is to raise $100,000.00 for the Edgecumbe and it will be a fab day so buy your tickets and come along

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2696 days ago

Civil defence siren test 10 am Monday, 3 July

The Team from Whakatāne District Council

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is testing their alerting systems at 10 am on Monday, 3 July. This will include sounding sirens in the area. If you hear sirens sound during this time, don't panic — it's only a test.

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2698 days ago

Lost key

Elizabeth from Whakatane District

House key with red tag and name Dearne found on footpath outside Great Outdoors on the Strand. Now at police station

2698 days ago

Care OUT There Newsletter - July – September 2017

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Read the latest Care OUT There newsletter and find out what your local care groups have been up to and are planning. The theme for this month's newsletter is "Many hands make light work" - there is a happening and it's easy to get involved, find an event near you and get in … View moreRead the latest Care OUT There newsletter and find out what your local care groups have been up to and are planning. The theme for this month's newsletter is "Many hands make light work" - there is a happening and it's easy to get involved, find an event near you and get in touch with the organiser to see how you can help out.

Read the newsletter: mailchi.mp...

2699 days ago

The Favourite Teachers Awards - nominate the teacher who inspired you or your children

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit … View moreFrom Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit robots will never replace the real thing. Nominations are now open for the Favourite Teacher Awards – tell us about the teacher who has inspired you or your children.

www.FavouriteTeacher.co.nz...

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2702 days ago

Too many trout in Lake Taupo?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Apparently, there are too many trout in the Taupo fishery...
>> Are the trout you're catching these days smaller than they used to be?

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2701 days ago

Floods wash away retirement

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from

Hi neighbours,
The Edgecumbe flood did more than wash away Reuben Cohen's home, it flushed away his retirement.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Do you think the council needs to look beyond the monetary value of the property when considering compensation if they want to purchase Cohen's… View more
Hi neighbours,
The Edgecumbe flood did more than wash away Reuben Cohen's home, it flushed away his retirement.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Do you think the council needs to look beyond the monetary value of the property when considering compensation if they want to purchase Cohen's property to rebuild a stronger stopbank?

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