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New ‘house of stories’ taking shape

After nearly three decades working in Bay of Plenty libraries, Tauranga Libraries and Community Hubs manager Joanna Thomas is preparing to help open the city's... Read More

Special loom weaving community together

A new community art project is inviting Bay of Plenty residents to turn old T-shirts into something useful - while weaving new connections along the way. The... Read More

Revised Welcome Bay Rd plans released for feedback

Sponsored Content The Welcome Bay community is being asked to provide feedback on revised local transport improvements designed to enhance safety, reduce... Read More

A welcoming centre that turns no one away

This month, five Tauranga-Western Bay community centres are running an awareness and fundraising campaign to future-proof their existence. It is shining a light... Read More

What will go on this wall?

A new mural is taking shape - before the paint goes on. Artists are invited to dream up a new splash of colour for one of Tauranga's most visible city centre... Read More

Bridge seal delayed by cold weather

An informal conversation during an Ōpōtiki council meeting shed some light on delays in repairing the Matekerepu Bridge. Work began on the bridge near the... Read More

Young artists at Pāpāmoa share vision for peace

The creativity and optimism of local tamariki (children) and taiohi (youth) will be celebrated this month when Tūmanako! - Children's Artworks for a Peaceful... Read More

Special picnic a time to remember lost loved ones

WARNING: This article discusses suicide and may be upsetting to some readers. People and whānau affected by suicide loss will have an opportunity to remember... Read More

Springfest brings 300 athletes to Te Puke

Te Puke Gymsport will be bursting into spring colour when more than 300 young athletes descend on the club for its annual Springfest recreation competition on... Read More

Ōpōtiki defers decision on joint water services

Ōpōtiki District Council has voted to defer any community consultation on forming a shared water services organisation with Whakatāne, Kawerau and Rotorua... Read More

Old RSA building makes way for fast-food outlet

A Katikati institution came to an end this week as the former RSA building on the corner of State Highway 2 and Henry Rd was demolished. Earlier this year,... Read More

Bay surfers dominate but miss title by point

A Bay of Plenty surfing team was one point away from winning Australasia's largest junior club competition after producing more individual division winners... Read More