by Jarrod Dodd | Mar 18, 2020 | Karere - Newsfeed
With a small number of cases of coronavirus now confirmed in New Zealand, many people are feeling understandably anxious. We knew that coronavirus was likely to arrive in New Zealand at some stage, and our local District Health Boards, along with GP practices...
by Jarrod Dodd | Mar 18, 2020 | Karere - Newsfeed
Ōpōtiki District Council has closed the doors of the Ōpōtiki i-SITE and public library in a move to protect staff and the wider community from the risk of Covid-19 infection. Council Chief Executive, Aileen Lawrie, said that the decision wasn’t taken lightly but was a...
by Jarrod Dodd | Feb 14, 2020 | Karere - Newsfeed
A sewage overflow in the vicinity of Seaview Road has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream, which flows into the Whakatāne River at Quay Street. Whakatāne District Council contractors have contained the overflow and are working to address the cause. Council...
by Jarrod Dodd | Feb 11, 2020 | Karere - Newsfeed
Water restriction status signs are being erected at key locations in Whakatāne and Ōhope to highlight the need to conserve water until the current period of dry weather ends. The prolonged hot, dry weather has resulted in Whakatane using a lot more water than...
by Jarrod Dodd | Feb 3, 2020 | Karere - Newsfeed
The Waimana Domain has been given a significant upgrade thanks to the efforts of a team of agencies, trusts and individuals. And further on-site enhancements are planned. The improvements include the installation of new sportsfield floodlighting and a power upgrade...
