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Covid 19 coronavirus: Hundreds of Bay of Plenty people left in elective surgery limbo

It could be some time before BOPDHB is able to clear the backlog of elective surgeries.

Businesses eager to get trading in level 2

But are members of the public ready to be out and about in the community.

Budget 2020: Bay of Plenty leaders reveal funding wishlists

"It's time to get moving" and kick-start trading, regional council chair Doug Leeder says.

Budget wishlist: Hopes high for big transport spend in Western Bay

Regional councillor Lyall Thurston hopes there will be 'a substantial focus on transport'.

Budget 2020 wishlist: School principals want funding maintained

Principals reveal what they hope to see come out of this year's Budget.

Covid 19 highlights healthcare funding gap priorities, advocates say

Bay health leaders share their wishlists for this week's Budget announcements.

Businesses are fighting for survival and are desperate for relief

Massive business support is being sought from government.

Local Focus: Pubs prepare for level 2

Not a party but pub owners want their 'family' back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Jobseeker numbers surge in Bay of Plenty

"And we are also seeing a lot of domestic violence because the dad has lost their job."

Bay leaders sign off $755m bid for transport funding

Revealed: The full list of projects for which Bay leaders want 100pc Government funding.

'Man of great mana': Bay of Plenty Rugby pays tribute to coaching great George Simpkin

'He was a man of great mana and he will be missed.'

'Being virtual has no physical barriers': Businesses explore new ways of networking

"There will definitely be a place for virtual networking" - Anne Pankhurst.

New campaign to help Bay tourism operators launches

Tourism Bay of Plenty launches new website and locals' campaign

Comment: Economy, freedom - and trust come with alert level 2

The rules around level 2 have been revealed.

Bay of Plenty educator selected for new role with mammoth task

It was an "exciting proposition".

Letters: PM's handling of pandemic demonstrates lack of understanding

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.