As a result of an extraordinary vacancy, a by-election will be held by postal vote for one member of the Tāneatua Community Board.

The real estate company responsible for marketing the Whakatāne District Council’s Piripai landholding reports “strong interest” from potential developers.

Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has made a number of refinements to the Council’s governance structure for the 2016-19 triennium.

Whakatāne and the Japanese city of Shibukawa have signed a Friendship Agreement that cements a 25-year relationship.

Whakatāne Mayor Tony Bonne says a $1.5 million grant towards the redevelopment of the Whakatāne Museum Research Centre, confirmed today by the Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage, the Hon. Maggie Barry, is a huge boost for the preservation of the region’s cultural heritage.

A successful traffic flow trial at the Landing Road bridge roundabout, which will come to an end this Friday, has demonstrated significant benefits for traffic entering the Whakatāne urban area from SH30.

The Whakatāne A&P Show opens today, and organisers are promising something for everyone, with a host of attractions both on the field and off.