Netballer heads to Otaki for trials
OPOTIKI College student Leah Howe competed in the Gisborne Aotearoa Maori Netball Oranga Healthy Lifestyles Tournament from March 31 – April 1, and came away with recognition and opportunities. The...
View ArticleFifth teen arrested in Donner case
A FIFTH teenager has been arrested and charged in relation to the death of former Opotiki man Kelly Alex Donner, who died outside a Flaxmere pub last month. The 40-year-old was found in the Flax Bar...
View ArticleFarm relationships and building a lifetime career
FOR Opotiki farm manager Jessica Judd, having a positive relationship with the farm owners is the difference between having a job and building a lifetime career. Ms Judd was second in the dairy manager...
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Another Gold Star to Opotiki
OPOTIKI firefighter Wayne McLellan was presented with his Gold Star at a function held at the fire station on Saturday evening. The Gold Star is awarded to firefighters who have done 25 years in the...
View ArticleOne-way boomerang bags create problem
OPOTIKI’S Boomerang Bags have so far been a success, even if they have been more of a “boom” than an “erang”. Opotiki New World owner Jimmy Heal said 120 of the bags had gone out of the store, but they...
View ArticleFriends fly in for birthday lunch
OPOTIKI aviator Terry Rogers says the two dozen small planes that landed at the Opotiki Aerodrome around midday on Sunday were there as a result of an invite. “Chev Addison and I both had birthdays and...
View ArticleRoad problem to be fixed
RESIDENTS concerned about dangers at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Waiotahe Valley Back Road can look forward to improvements in the not-too-distant future. Verrall Road resident Fred Davies...
View ArticleMail fail angers
JULIE Groube is hoping that when she opens her post box today it will be packed with mail – especially the three items she bought off Trade Me three weeks ago, but which have still not been delivered...
View ArticleFranklin signs deal with Japan side
OPOTIKI lock Tom Franklin will play rugby in Japan later this year. The Highlanders’ veteran has signed a two-year deal with Japan Top League club Kobe Steelers and will begin with the club after the...
View ArticlePoppy Appeal shines light on veterans’ mental health
HE theme for this year’s RSA Poppy Appeal, not all wounds bleed, highlights the fact that mental health injuries are the most common, but least understood, of all wounds suffered by New Zealand...
View ArticleUnion moving forward
THE Bay of Plenty Rugby Union confirmed the adoption of a new constitution at a special meeting last week. The transition process for the new constitution will be implemented in the next two years. Bay...
View ArticleFirearms safety training for first-time licence holders
A NEW firearms safety training programme is planned for first-time firearms licence applicants Police are looking forward to providing the enhanced programme, which will have a theory component that...
View ArticleScores soar in early rugby rounds
EASTERN Bay rugby teams continue to be on both sides of big scores after three weeks of Bay of Plenty rugby competitions. Paroa were beaten 92-12 by Greerton Marist while Whakatane Marist were also...
View ArticleBay bus routes change
BAY of Plenty’s public transport will undergo changes at the end of the year when NZ Bus takes over service throughout the region. The company will displace four other operators after a successful bid...
View ArticleLamb prices recover as sales increase
A MILESTONE for lamb exports is predicted with a forecast 14 percent increase, causing the sector to break the $3 billion mark for the first time. But total beef exports, which passed the $3 billion...
View ArticleStudents cultivate their career options
THE first “Cultivate Your Career” event took place in Opotiki on Tuesday involving 150 students from eight Eastern Bay schools. In a bid to show the wide range of career opportunities available in...
View ArticleVerrall Road kerb to remain
TRUCKS taking a bend on Verrall Road will need to carry on drifting into the other lane, the Opotiki District Council says. Verrall Road resident Fred Davies said a kerb at a sharp curve in Verrall...
View ArticleAwakaponga Easter Market a success
SHOPPERS at the Awakaponga Pre-Easter Twilight Market on Sunday were spoilt for choice with all the goodies on sale to purchase. The market included hand-crafted product stalls while the kids enjoyed a...
View ArticleCrunch games loom in round four
TE TEKO have a crunch fixture against Rangiuru in the Bay of Plenty rugby first division tomorrow. Both sides are undefeated through three rounds and Te Teko lead the competition due to a superior...
View ArticleMore gold moments ahead?
NEW Zealand have had some golden moments in the past week days but there may be more ahead as the Commonwealth Games wind down. The biggest name in the New Zealand team, Dame Valerie Adams, showcased...
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