PATIENCE URGED ON BAY OF PLENTY ROADS
With the holiday rush in full swing, tensions are rising in car parks and on local roads. A video sent to Radio 1XX shows a close call in a Whakatāne car park, where one car cuts off another.
Incidents like these are a timely reminder to stay calm and cautious behind the wheel. Authorities and local safety advocates are urging drivers to slow down, remain patient, and show courtesy to others to avoid accidents during this busy time of year.
Eastern Bay Police officers will receive $1500 upfront, a $5000 backdated pay rise from November and two 4% pay raises this year and next year.
Whakatāne Police urge motorists to slow down and drive to the conditions following a spate of crashes on the Ōhope hill.
The Government plans to make remote virtual inspections the default for building consents.
Whakatāne Police are urging residents to strengthen their home security measures following a recent surge in burglaries across the district.
Whakatāne Police urge motorists to slow down when travelling in frosty conditions.
Foodstuff North Island CEO Chris Quinn, Waiariki Whānau mentoring board chair Waata Heathcote and New World Whakatāne co-owner Bruce Jenkins, officially open the new social supermarket.
Residents in Murupara, Galatea and nearby areas will soon pay to dump their rubbish.
Fees at the Murupara Transfer Station will come in from early 2025.
The fees will run for a minimum 12 months.
Police urge motorists to take extra care on the roads this long weekend.
1XX REGIONAL NEWS ROUND-UP
1XX REGIONAL NEWS ROUND-UP
Here's a wrap-up of the week's biggest stories.
Colin Magee caught up with Mayor Victor Luca with regards to the pending development of the boat harbour in Whakatane. Here’s the full interview… it’s a bit of a longer watch but worth hearing his thoughts.
Colin Magee caught up with Mayor Victor Luca with regards to the pending development of the boat harbour in Whakatane. Here’s the full interview… it’s a bit of a longer watch but worth hearing his thoughts.
Large crowds marched across the Eastern Bay.
Paora Manuel reports.
