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Bay of Plenty Fire and Emergency risk reduction adviser and investigator, Jon Rewi said general carelessness and lack of consideration for fire safety is a recipe for disaster during the summer season.
23.12.2024 22:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Who is ready for some vitamin sea? #marine #boating #safety
Two Black Power associates are facing drug-related charges following the end of a four-month police operation. #drugs #police #operation #arrest #methamphetamine
A street in Taurangaβs CBD returning to two-way traffic will be βgood for business,β a cafe owner says. #council #traffic #business #tauranga
Valentina Burgess has always known she was adopted. But the Russian-born woman wasnβt aware she had two biological half-brothers living in New Zealand, less than two hours away. #adoptee #family #reunited
23.12.2024 18:17 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A $10,000 barrier arm has been installed at Whitianga Wharf and options for a multi-million-dollar waterfront redevelopment proposal have been made public. #wharf #barrier #marine
23.12.2024 18:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
An βelderly auntβ has lost nearly $10,000 trying to rent a Christmas holiday home from a fake Booking.com listing. #scam #warning
23.12.2024 18:15 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The programme invites the community to nominate deserving individuals and families who would benefit greatly from having a new mountain bike. #joy #christmas #mountainbiking #rotorua
23.12.2024 18:14 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
It was a positive weekend on New Zealandβs beaches, with surf lifeguards reporting good safety awareness among swimmers and only two rescues carried out across the country. #rescue #beach #summer #surflifesaving
23.12.2024 18:13 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Some healthcare services are unavailable or operate for limited hours over Christmas and New Year, so itβs important to remember where you can go for help and support. #help #service #healthcare #health
23.12.2024 18:11 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Each year the organisation delivers more than 5000 mentoring sessions, providing critical support to individuals and families navigating financial challenges at 12 locations throughout the region.
23.12.2024 00:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has crunched the data to find holiday congestion hotspots in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty β but people might be surprised at the way it is responding to help. #traffic #holiday #travel #roads
22.12.2024 22:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Dance Education Centre in Matua closed at the end of September. It was established in 1991 from the Prue Gooch School of Dance, established in 1975. #tauranga #dance #school #teaching
22.12.2024 22:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs has earned his maiden BLACKCAPS call-up for the upcoming KFC T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui this weekend. #cricket #sport #mountmaunganui #bayval
22.12.2024 21:20 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Summer is here, which means itβs the season of barbeques, parties, and events.
Aviation Security Officers want you to know which well-intended gifts and items wonβt make it through the security screening, so you donβt turn up empty handed at your in-lawβs house.
Tauranga and Western Bay of Plentyβs 2024 road toll stands at a record low of six deaths, and the districtβs road policing manager is warning drivers anyone caught going even slightly over the speed limit will be ticketed. #roads #police #speeding #traffic
22.12.2024 19:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
People are being warned to expect some more showers, and potential isolated thunderstorms, in the lead up to Christmas Day. #weather #forecast #christmas
22.12.2024 19:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Controversial RnB summer festival Juicy Fest has cancelled its New Zealand dates, with organisers blaming an alleged βintentionalβ effort to stop it from going ahead amid licensing troubles. #entertainment #concert #festival
22.12.2024 18:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
With Christmas fast approaching, police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams. #police #shopping #warning #online #scams #phising
22.12.2024 18:21 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Εropi Grove Mountain Bike Park will close from January 7 to late 2025 to allow for a tree harvest and track renewal project to enter its next phase. #tauranga #mountainbiking #track #community
22.12.2024 18:19 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A pending bad weather forecast has forced the Greerton Business Association to cancel its Santa in the Square, Greerton, event for tomorrow.
20.12.2024 00:12 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Every year, Kevin Baird installs an incredible display of Christmas lights around his house in Maungatapu as part of a family tradition.
Each year, more lights are added to the collection on 5 Tutauanui Cres. This year, he has gone above and beyond.
The 15-year-old Tauranga Boysβ College student is one of many runners in his family, some of whom have broken records and competed on the international stage. #runner #sport #athlete #tauranga
19.12.2024 18:21 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Bay of Plenty Organised Crime unit executed warrants at addresses in Rotorua, Tokoroa and Te Puke over the past three weeks as part of an investigation into the sale and supply of methamphetamine in the Rotorua area.
19.12.2024 01:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
One person is dead and two others are in serious condition following a crash on State Highway 25.
19.12.2024 01:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Authorities are investigating a fire on Mount Putauaki in the Bay of Plenty. #fire #investigation #environment
19.12.2024 01:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
After travelling and performing for audiences worldwide, a Bay of Plenty-born guitarist has returned and wants to give back to his community. #bayofplenty #international #guitar #musician
19.12.2024 00:59 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Junior players from Te Puke Cricket Club, Kane Williamsonβs former club, will be flag-bearers for the Blackcapsβ match against Sri Lanka at Bay Oval on December 28. #tauranga #mountmaunganui #cricket #bayoval #sport #tepuke #blackcaps
18.12.2024 21:41 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Eastern region surf lifesavers are bracing for more rescues heading into Christmas, with forecast larger swells and stronger winds expected to create more rips as holidaymakers arrive. #mountmaunganui #tauranga #marine #ocean #weather #swell #warning #beach
18.12.2024 19:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
