Regional News from Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
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Waterwheel Historic Trust Gearing Up for Farming Like Grandad Country Fair
Vintage vehicles, axemen and century old sheep shearing tools will be on display at the Te Teko Racecourse on April 18th.
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Ōpape Beach Road Emergency Work Complete
Boulders have now been put in place to secure road access.
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Bay of Plenty Braces for Heavy Rain
The Bay of Plenty west of Whakatāne is now under a heavy rain warning until Saturday morning and a heavy rain watch has been issued for areas north of Te Kaha.
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NZTA Warn of Potential Road Closures During Upcoming Heavy Rain Warnings
NZTA said while an orange heavy rain warning is in place west of Whakatāne, the Waioweka Gorge may close at short notice tomorrow.
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Events
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Matatā Bike Week 2026The first ever Matatā Bike week is here; a week of celebrating all things bikes, with live music, kai, and community involvement for a great cause!
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Farming Like Grandad 2026Don't let the family miss out on learning new skills, knowledge-sharing, and seeing how farming used to be with Farming Like Grandad 2026!
at Te Teko Racecourse Park
