867 days ago

Unwind and reconnect

Whakatane District Council

Unwind and reconnect in Whakatāne’s ancient landscapes bathed in abundant sunshine.

From island sanctuaries to coastal walkways and unforgettable Māori cultural experiences - there’s no shortage of things to do in Whakatāne.

Read about everything Whakatane has to offer here.
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30 minutes ago

Mawhiti Tino Rawe - Clever Crustaceans

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Discover crustaceans’ smart survival tricks in a mini exhibition with real specimens and hands-on interactives. Created in collaboration between Te Papa Tongarewa and NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi.
Te Awamutu Museum - Education & Research Centre brings you another amazing Te Papa mini touring exhibition FREE to you!
On show from 5th April - 20th June 2024

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9 hours ago

Staying home over the break?

Toka Tū Ake EQC

The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances

These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
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20 hours ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

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