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The revenue will go towards funding the building of the much-needed replacement wharf.

Western Bay council wins Local Government award for Panepane Point return 7 May, 2021 03:17 AM 2 minutes to read Panepane Point on Matakana Island which had ownership transferred back to five hapū last year. Photo / File Panepane Point on Matakana Island which had ownership transferred back to five hapū last year. Photo / File Bay of Plenty Times By: Supplied content The return of Matakana Islands Panepane Point to five local hapū has proved a winning project for the Western Bay of Plenty Di...

Māori representation debate to raise money for charity 11 Mar, 2021 09:23 PM 5 minutes to read About 200 people have gathered at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club where Hobsons Pledge spokesman Don Brash is expected to speak. About 200 people have gathered at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club where Hobsons Pledge spokesman Don Brash is expected to speak. Two of Bay of Plentys most vocal voices for and against Māori wards in local government are set to come together in a charity even...

Controversial councillor Andrew Hollis eyes Western Bay seat in byelection 8 Mar, 2021 05:21 PM 5 minutes to read Tauranga councillor and Western Bay candidate Andrew Hollis. Photo / File. A councillor who was part of last years "trainwreck" Tauranga City Council is now wanting to join the Western Bay council. Controversial city councillor Andrew Hollis is among 10 candidates in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council byelection, vying for the role left vacant after Christi...

Liz Davies: The tide is turning for better understanding of te ao Māori 5 Feb, 2021 08:00 PM 4 minutes to read OPINION I am sensing an encouraging turning of the tide with regard to a better understanding and appreciation of te ao Māori. On what basis have I come to this conclusion? - The overwhelming support for the transfer of Panepane Point from Western Bay of Plenty District Council to the original owners of the land, the five local hapū of Matakana Island and the trans...

Supplied Fire crews are still battling a blaze on Bay of Plentys Matakana Island a week after it started. “While there is little smoke in the atmosphere now, the fire is still burning deep underground,” Webb told Stuff. “We have between 60-75 crew members on the island each day and around 20 overnight. “We will be working beyond Christmas, until we are satisfied there’s no threat to the forest and the people on the island.” He said the source of the flare up was either due to u...