Coastguard called to Kawaha Point for kitesurfer
29 Dec, 2020 01:23 AM
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Coastguard was seen at Kawaha Point. Photo / Andrew Warner
Rotorua Daily Post
Police and Coastguard were called to Kawaha Point after a kitesurfer appeared to have got into trouble in the water this afternoon.
A police media spokeswoman said police received a call regarding an object in the water about 1.20pm that appeared to be a person holding onto a kiteboard. About 10 minutes later police were advised the person appeared to be back on the board and okay, the spokeswoman said. However, police and Coastguard are continuing to make inquiries in the area to ensure there is no one in trouble.
Kawaha Point Villas: New developer of failed project says buyers will be in homes next year
13 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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The site of the former Kawaha Point Villas development on Ian St back in August before takeover. Photo / File
The site of the former Kawaha Point Villas development on Ian St back in August before takeover. Photo / File
A new developer of a long-delayed Rotorua affordable housing development says construction could start next month - with more housing plans in the pipeline. The development, formerly known as Kawaha Point Villas, is a 26-plot subdivision on Ian St aimed at first-home buyers. It was established in 2017 and plans were for two to three-bedroom houses priced at $499,000.