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Taking community health seriously in Tauranga

A Community Health Liaison and Network Group has formed in Tauranga to assist people in the Bay of Plenty with health needs who might fall through the cracks. The... Read More

Newcomers welcomed to Tauranga

Any newcomers putting down roots in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty are invited to two events on two days this month. A picnic celebration will be... Read More

Fundraiser to support Ōmokoroa Playcentre

Ōmokoroa Playcentre's popular Pre-Loved Fundraiser is back this month, offering the community a chance to shop sustainably, find bargains and support local... Read More

The contenders for Maketū Community Board seats

Six people are contesting the four seats available on the Maketū Community Board. Te Puke News' Stuart Whitaker asked Sue Elliot, Weina Moko, Stephan Simpson,... Read More

Bay of Plenty filmmakers rise to 48Hours challenge

New Zealand's biggest and boldest guerrilla filmmaking competition's Bay of Plenty heats are being held today. This year, the numbers tell an incredible story... Read More

Ginger’s Pop-Ups wins national diversity award

Mount Maunganui-based event series Ginger's Pop-Ups has been awarded the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the prestigious 2025 New Zealand Event Awards,... Read More

Fun-filled gala at Greerton Village School

Greerton Village School/Te kura o Maarawaewae is inviting the community to a day of fun, food and family entertainment at its annual school gala on Saturday,... Read More

New coach's journey to BoP volleyball role

'As soon as I saw the role, it felt like one of those ‘Yep, this is so me' moments,” said Stacy Percy. Volleyball Bay of Plenty's new coach force... Read More

Te Puna expo offers insights on death and grief

Tauranga will host the Dying Matters Expo at Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Rd, Te Puna, this Sunday. Running from 9.30am-4pm, the free community event - entry... Read More

TV host coaches team at AIMS Games in Tauranga

The half-time whistle blows and the Belmont Intermediate School netballers gather together in a team huddle. In the centre of the group is a face familiar to... Read More

Online videos let voters get feel for candidates

Western Bay of Plenty voters have a new way to get to know their local body election candidates this year, with short videos now available online. Of the... Read More

Tauranga's Seafarers Mission supports seafarers

A Tauranga organisation providing hospitality and welfare to seafarers is celebrating Merchant Navy Day this Sunday at their Mount Maunganui home on Hull Rd. The... Read More