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Wai Mānuka Eyes US and Asian Markets as Eastern Bay Brand Continues to Expand Offshore

Whakatāne beverage brand Wai Mānuka is preparing to take another major step into international markets, with US manufacturing due to begin next month and trials planned in Singapore and China.
Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi Invites Local Residents to Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Ōpōtiki residents are invited to celebrate Māori Language Week (14 – 20 September 2026) with a series of free community activities at Ōpōtiki District Library.
Trust Horizon Bill Passes Parliament, Opening Door to Wider Charitable Funding

Additional charitable funding could soon become available to communities across the Eastern Bay of Plenty after the Trust Horizon (Trust Variation) Bill passed its third reading in Parliament.

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