City Life

Growth partnership formally established in WBOP

An urban growth partnership between central government and local councils, tangata whenua and community leaders across the western Bay of Plenty has been announced... Read More

Funding helps BOP conservation groups survive

Thee Western Bay is surrounded by beautiful beaches, lush native bush, and outlying islands, filled with flora and fauna for us to discover and enjoy. Many groups... Read More

Lotto makes significant investment in upgrade

Lotto NZ has work underway to upgrade the MyLotto website and app, which is due to be completed by early 2021. The significant project has been underway since... Read More

$25,000 available for community groups

A significant fund to assist local community groups following the impact of the Covid lockdown has been announced by the Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise. ... Read More

Roles for the taking in hospitality

A recent Restaurant Association survey shows 78 per cent of NZ hospitality businesses are struggling to find skilled workers to fill senior positions. This... Read More

Heart of Te Puke stops beating

A community centre known as ‘the heart of Te Puke' will soon be forced to close after falling into financial hardship. Te Manawa - The Te Puke Centre... Read More

‘Not homeless by choice’

An advocate for Tauranga's homeless community has been recognised as a voice for those who are not being heard. Tauranga woman Pip Brook received the Amnesty... Read More

Quiet Papamoa commemoration of 75 years

Today marks 75 years since Japan surrendered to the Allies on August 15, 1945. Victory over Japan Day or VJ Day, was commemorated early this morning with the... Read More

Lioness club says goodbye

After 32 years of serving the community, Mount Maunganui and District Lioness Club members have reluctantly decided to call it quits. Former president Christine... Read More

Matariki Award is ‘extra special’

A young mental health advocate is stoked to be nominated for a national award that is created ‘for Maori, by Maori'. Former Otumoetai College student Jessica... Read More

Karyl‘s Mount Mainstreet magic

Mount Mainstreet has plenty of magic and vibrancy with destination shopping and treasures that can only be found in this seaside town. A new rising star... Read More

What‘s on - cancellations, art and online events

Good morning and welcome to a wintery Saturday. Morena koutou katoa. Kia pai te ra ki nga hoa me nga whanau. There is a fine day ahead with light winds. It's... Read More