Panoramic aerial view over town of Whakatane. Photo: scapigliata@outlook.com
Ngāti Awa is seeking a Mataitai reserve - this will be discussed at a public meeting on Wednesday.
The creation of a Mataitai reserve would ban commercial fishing surrounding Moutohora Whale Island and the Rurima Island group.
The Eastern Bay councils are all sticking with Maori wards, and the Whakatane District Council has plans to recognise its Olympic medal winners.
Four athletes from the Eastern Bay won medals in Paris: Lisa Carrington, Stacey Waaka, Mahina Paul and Hayden Wilde.
