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More than golf at Ōmokoroa’s new clubhouse

Sponsored Content A new clubhouse at Ōmokoroa Golf Club has opened the doors to more than just golfers, with the modern facility aimed at becoming a hub... Read More

Disability expo for all at Tauranga Racecourse

Sponsored Content A free expo sharing information on services and support available to the Bay of Plenty disability community encourages whānau, educators... Read More

Thirty years, countless turning points

Tauranga's Turning Point Trust/Te Taiope Huringanui will celebrate three decades next week of helping people find connection, purpose and a pathway forward. Based... Read More

Jane’s golfing journey has come a fair way

When Jane Howard first got roped into running golf at the Zespri AIMS Games in 2008, the tournament was a relative walk in the park. Then a Mount Maunganui... Read More

First Reformer Pilates studio opens in Katikati

Sponsored Content A Pahoia couple have created the first dedicated Reformer Pilates studio in Katikati to help residents nourish their health, body and wellbeing. Align... Read More

Museum to receive a $1m transformation

Western Bay Museum will close its doors this Sunday to receive a six-month $1 million transformation that would not draw any ratepayer funding. Museum manager... Read More

Pāpāmoa residents rev up fight against new tolls

Pāpāmoa residents opposed to a second toll point on the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) will take their protest to the streets on Sunday, with a car convoy planned... Read More

Adapted sports grow at iconic event

More young athletes with disabilities are set to take part in this year's Zespri Aims Games, with adapted sport registrations nearly three times higher than... Read More

Community centres campaign for funding

Community centres across Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty will run a month-long awareness and fundraising campaign in September to future-proof their existence. The... Read More

Surf club to return home, build container wall

The Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service is targeting a September 19 return to its clubhouse after eight months away. A 168-tonne wall of shipping containers... Read More

Council approves $550k stormwater upgrade

Funding has been approved for a $550,000 stormwater upgrade designed to help reduce flooding impacts in Maketū. The project will see a second culvert installed... Read More

Bay Venues manager wins national Aquatics award

A Bay of Plenty recreation leader has been recognised nationally, winning a top honour at the Recreation Aotearoa Aquatics Awards. Mike Page, aquatic operations... Read More