If you look out to the horizon anywhere in the Whakatane District the landmark silhouette of Moutohora Island is hard to miss. Translating as ‘Motu’ (Island) ‘Tohora’ (Whale), the island forms a distant shape of a whale, hence its shortened name Moutohora, or Whale Island. Moutohora is a small, uninhabited remnant of a volcano which […]

With house prices constantly shifting, we have done the hard work for you to bring you up to date with the latest property market figures for Whakatane and Bay of Plenty. As one of the region’s leading real estate agents, you know you can trust us to be up-to-date with the latest statistics, so you know […]

The Bay of Plenty certainly lives up to its name when it comes to sights and attractions. One of the many reasons people are moving to the area is because of the variety of wonderful things to do. Indeed, some of New Zealand’s biggest tourist spots are located right here in the Bay, with Whakatane […]

Whakatane visitors and residents will not be short of things to do this summer. The summer events calendar is jam-packed with arts and culture, culinary adventures and sporting events are all set to take place. Many popular events will be returning for another year on the summer events calendar, while others will be coming to […]

One of the first things to consider when planning a family holiday is what family activities the area has to offer. When it comes to family fun, the Whakatane District has it all. In fact, the area’s recreational activities are one of the main attractions to the area. With summer just around the corner, many […]

The striking bronze statue of Wairaka, the Lady on the Rock, stands proudly atop the Turuturu Rock at Whakatane Heads. Wairaka is an icon to Whakatane and widely recognised as a representative of the area. Even from a distance, Wairaka is hard to miss. The statue sparks a need to know why the Lady on […]

In Whakatane there is a cultural experience like no other – The Mātaatua Māori Marae. Offering a personal, interactive and genuine insight into Māori culture, the experience has won numerous awards since it opened in 2011. Mātaatua Māori Marae – the house that came home It’s the 1870s, and with the British Government confiscating lands and […]

The Kiwi are our national icon and we cherish them here in New Zealand. But our beloved Kiwi are in trouble and a group of exceptional volunteers in the Kiwi capital of the world will stop at nothing to help them. In the Whakatane and Ohope regions, Kiwi are being given a chance to prosper. […]

  When deciding on a holiday destination, we’re all looking for somewhere that ticks all the boxes. It must be coastal and quiet, yet it must also offer plenty to do. Where on the New Zealand map is the true Kiwi town that lets us escape our daily pressures? Ohope Beach. Winter or summer, Ohope […]

Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to know the latest statistics in the housing market. As one of Whakatane’s most trusted Real Estate Agents, we are committed to giving you the success you desire, when leasing, renting, buying and selling property. House prices change on a monthly basis, so if you’re buying, selling or […]

Any visit to the Bay of Plenty isn’t complete without a trip to White Island. This stunning volcano has built up over the previous 150,000 years, resulting in the classic cone shape it is today. The 321 metre high island we see, is only the tip of an enormous underwater mountain which descends over one […]