A repeat from last year’s men’s final as Wairere win their third title at the Whakatāne Touch Tournament against arch-rivals Playin Up. While Bulletz nail-biting win against Playin Up by one point was another highlight in the women’s final.
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NewsMāori dresses inspired by Disney
A haka bodice fused with a tutu dress is on display at the Kohine Kollection launch in Whakatāne, incorporating kapa haka and Disney-inspired themes.
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Driving progamme helps offenders in the BOP
The NZ Howard League for Penal Reform will now offer their driving programme for the next three years for offenders and ex-prisoners in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The programme, which helps offenders obtain a driving license, has already helped over 40 people in the Whakatāne area since the pilot programme began in September.
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Ngāti Awa disputes Waitangi Tribunal claim WAI 2521
Ngāti Awa are disputing a Waitangi Tribunal Claim which they say disregards their connections to Mōtītī Island in the Bay of Plenty. The hearings for WAI 2521 are taking place this week at Mātaatua Wharenui in Whakatāne.
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Tornadoes wreak havoc in two North Island towns
Two tornadoes hit two North Island towns at opposite ends of the country just after 5:30pm last night.
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Māori wards hikoi endorsed by former New Plymouth mayor
The establishment of a Māori ward in Whakatāne moved one step closer today as voters marched to the Whakatāne District Council to cast their vote.
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Hikoi in support of Māori wards in Whakatāne
Whakatāne residents have taken to the streets today in a hikoi to support the establishment of Māori wards.
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Homelessness growing in Whakatāne
There are 53 homeless people in the township of Whakatāne and the number is growing according to Judy Turner, chair of a Whakatāne Steering committee on Homelessness. A drop-in centre has recently opened catering for homeless people.
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New principal for TKKKM o Te Orini
Te Kura Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Orini has recently welcomed their new principal, Taiarahia Melbourne after relocating to the Whakatāne beachside settlement of Coastlands.
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Whakatāne District Council votes in favour of Māori Wards
Whakatāne District Council elected members have voted in favour of a resolution that would enable the establishment of Māori wards. The elected members heard submissions from the public before deliberating and voting six to five in favour of supporting the introduction of one or more Māori wards.
