City Life

Stellar concert series

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre is set to come alive this Easter with a stunning concert series, part of sensational lineup of performances during the Port... Read More

Push for recycling scheme re-emerges

An unlikely coalition of more than 80 companies, councils and not-for-profit organisations is urging the government to introduce a long-awaited recycling scheme. The... Read More

Artworks bring fresh life to Te Puna Memorial Hall

Two original artworks will be installed in the Te Puna Memorial Hall foyer. Both were created for the space by Que Bidois and Sam Allen. Que's images,... Read More

Time to dress up those dogs!

Western Bay of Plenty's Doggy Day Out is set to sparkle, with a star-studded lineup of experts ready to unleash their wisdom on the district's dog owners. The... Read More

Young manu talent makes waves at manu champs

Twelve-year-old Kadyn Kanohi started doing manu dives in a mate's pool. Now he is doing 9.6m splashes wherever he can. The Mount Maunganui... Read More

Call to ease vintage car compliance costs

Onerous compliance requirements for vintage cars are looking to get a shakeup in a proposal by the Government. Vintage and classic cars don't drive the mileage... Read More

City and Regional Deals – opportunity for growth

The Government's City and Regional Deals initiative has received a great response from regions across New Zealand, and is now into the assessment stage... Read More

Location in doubt over Whakaari memorial

Further engagement with hapū is needed if a Whakaari memorial space is to be created in Whakatāne. Whakatāne District Council's Living Together Committee... Read More

Greerton’s tree removal leaves locals stumped

The recent removal of two trees in Greerton Village has sparked surprise, pragmatism and disappointment among business owners who question the decision. Tauranga... Read More

Pāpāmoa’s Pāpādise win: cupcakes and coffee

Celebrations for being named Choicest Suburb in New Zealand continue in Pāpāmoa this weekend with thousands of blue-iced cupcakes and cups of coffee being... Read More

Reduce waste, $1 at a time

Milly McHardie reckons someone's going to bag an unbelievable bargain this Saturday, March 8, at The Cargo Shed. 'There's heaps of great quality clothing... Read More

Breaking ground on the Bowentown Rescue Hub

After more than five years of planning, Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services has reached a major milestone - breaking ground on the Bowentown Rescue Hub. This... Read More