Politics

Pay equity protests mark historic suffrage date

Families, community members and supporters of fair pay gathered on Saturday at Mount Maunganui as part of a nationwide Day of Action, also marking 132 years... Read More

Whakatāne Council TikTok dance video goes viral

Whakatāne District Council staff have busted out some racy dance moves in a video aimed at raising voter awareness, clocking more than 133,000 views on... Read More

Celebrating 50 years of Māori Language Week

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Govt urged to start AI lessons earlier than Yr 13

By Delphine Herbert of RNZ A digital education professor has called on the Government to be bolder with its plan to bring in artificial intelligence as a... Read More

Western Bay, it’s time to vote

Voting opened yesterday for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council elections, giving ratepayers a month to choose who will represent them in their community. This... Read More

Voting countdown: Key dates and what’s at stake

This week, distinctive orange envelopes will begin arriving in mailboxes across New Zealand, holding voting papers for the local government elections. But what... Read More

BoP schools set to gain from learning support

Bay of Plenty students with additional learning needs will receive significantly improved support following the Government's announcement of a $192 million investment... Read More

$42m contract awarded for new bridge on SH29

A $42 million construction contract for a new Ōmanawa Bridge on State Highway 29 has been awarded to HEB Construction Limited. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)... Read More

Govt to act after Port of Tauranga plan halted

The Government will be 'sorting” an issue that caused the Port of Tauranga's expansion plan to be halted by a judicial review, Minister Chris Bishop... Read More

Air Chathams welcomes Government support

The Government's announcement of a $30 million loan fund for at-risk regional airlines is being welcomed as a lifeline by Air Chathams to maintain its Whakatāne... Read More

International visitor numbers and spend on rise

Fresh data released today shows international visitor arrivals and spending are continuing to climb, giving a boost to our tourism sector and economy, Tourism... Read More

MP claims council campaigning to keep Māori ward

Act MP Cameron Luxton claims the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is campaigning on social media to keep its Māori ward. The council chief executive... Read More