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Festival bringing Pasifika vibrancy to Katikati

The vibrant colours, rhythmic beats and rich cultural traditions of the Pacific Islands are set to invigorate Katikati as the highly anticipated Pasifika Festival... Read More

Are BOP rentals affordable or low-wage families?

Rental houses need to drop in price by $100 per week in Tauranga to become affordable, says a Bay of Plenty property management company. Director of beHome... Read More

Western Bay CCTV fund now open for applications

Is an extra pair of 'eyes” needed in your neighbourhood to make it safer? Applications are now open for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's CCTV... Read More

Welcoming Week celebrates cultural diversity

Nau mai rā - ‘we are glad you are here', is the theme for Welcoming Week 2024. Welcoming Week New Zealand — Te Wiki o Manaaki Aotearoa runs from... Read More

Volunteering makes a Tauranga migrant feel at home

It's Welcoming Week, and Jason Rigon is a prime example of a migrant who has helped make his new home in Tauranga a more friendly place for other newcomers. Filipino... Read More

A festival for locals to Escape to

Tauranga's very own Susan Devoy will be one of two dames in the spotlight at Tauranga's upcoming Escape festival. The literary festival will include a focus... Read More

How education fuels forestry’s future

After many years in the teaching field, Patrick (Paddy) Aislabie's career branched out in an unexpected direction. A key connection was all it took for now... Read More

Wind, rain and thunderstorms on the cards

The start of the week brings wind and rain on Monday before cold air brings risk of snow and thunderstorms on today with Severe Weather Watches in force. On... Read More

Market still flat despite interest rate cuts

House prices do not yet reflect the marked increase in consumer confidence following recent interest rate cuts. On the contrary, the latest QV House Price... Read More

Bird flu: MPI says eradication unlikely

The Ministry for Primary Industries is working to mitigate the impact of any avian influenza outbreak - since it cant control the movements of migrating birds... Read More

'Seismic shift' in average age of population

A national collaboration of organisations that advocate on behalf of older people and their families is bringing its message to Thames-Coromandel, the district... Read More

Why Mayor Drysdale finds election praise 'weird'

Mahé Drysdale's wife thought he was joking when he first told her of his plans to run for Tauranga Mayor. The two-time Olympic gold medallist had... Read More