Wet weather did not dampen the strong crowds that still filled Whangamata streets at this year's Repco Beach Hop. Automotive enthusiasts have flocked the the coastal town to flaunt their classic cars. <strong>Lesley Staniland</strong> captured the atmosphere.
Image 1 of 23: ORSOME: This number plate reflects the atmosphere of Repco Beach Hop 15, on now in Whangamata. Photo/Lesley Staniland
More than 2500 people have marched on State Highway 2 and Hewlett’s Road after gathering at Whareroa Reserve this morning to join a national day of disruption launched by Te Pāti Māori to coincide with Budget day.
Act party leader David Seymour was taking off just as the party was dropping in the polls.
Seymour took to the skies in a classic Boeing Stearman bi-plane ahead of a public meeting at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday night. At the same time, the latest 1News Verian poll suggested Act was down two percentage points.
Te Puke High School students took to the stage to celebrate the range of cultures within the school for the annual Multicultural Performance Evening last week. It was an evening of colour, skill, music and appreciation. Stuart Whitaker went along.
This Bethlehem home won several awards, including the supreme award, at the 2023 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition. Photos / Supplied