Last nights announcement that the Whakatāne Board Mill’s Swiss owner, SIG, is proposing to close the facility is a significant blow to the local economy.
For the first time since its inception in the region, Eastern Bay primary and Intermediate school children will have the chance to play RIPPA and RIP Rugby after school with their mates in a five-w
Staff and leadership teams at Apanui School will be working hard to keep a sense of normality for its students, following a major fire at the school this long weekend.
The February Whakatane.info newsletter is out now, keeping you up to date with the latest Whakatane news, events, website developments and competitions.
A recent near miss between a boat and a swimmer at the Whakatāne boat ramp has prompted a stern warning from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Whakatāne District Council.
