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Animal day for Rūātoki

26 August 2016

To change people's perspective of the SPCA, on this Sunday 28 August. The organisation will host a day in Rūātoki to promote awareness about care  and protection of animals. The day starts at 9am at Tūhoe Park. People are encouraged to bring their sick animals for a free basic health check that includes flea and worm...

A new visitor centre for Te Urewera will mark a new beginning for Tuhoe, says Te Urewera Board chairman Tamati Kruger.   The Wharehou will replace the Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre, which is earmarked for demolition, having closed in 2008 after being deemed unsafe.   However, the New Zealand Institute of Architects is appealing for a reprieve for the 40-year-old building on heritage grounds.   Mr Kruger said...

Whakatāne District Council advises that the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the purpose of the MotorSport Bay of Plenty Inc - Hill Climb Challenge event.  Matahī Road closed from the intersection at SH30 to 580 Matahī Rd Saturday 27 Aug 2016...

A 40-year-old visitor centre earmarked for demolition in Te Urewera National Park is a unique and increasingly recognised building that deserves to be saved, architects say.   The New Zealand Institute of Architects is appealing for a reprieve for the 1976 Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre.   The building, which was commissioned by the Department of Conservation, was designed by John Scott, a pioneer Maori architect whose...

Architects around the country are fighting to save a significant building in Te Urewera from the wrecker's ball.   The Institute of Architects said it was dismayed by the Department of Conservation (DoC)'s decision to demolish the Āniwaniwa Visitor Centre.   The building was designed by the late John Scott, who also designed the Futuna Chapel in Wellington, which is held up as one of...

OWNERS of the Taneatua Liquor Store wanting to extend their business times by one hour will have their application heard today. Now, the store closes between 2pm and 4pm to avoid the hours when school children walk past the shop. The business opens again from 4pm until...