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Peer support workers join Tauranga ED team

People seeking help at Tauranga Hospital's Emergency Department now have access to a new kind of support - one built on lived experience, empathy and connection. Peer... Read More

Council lifts borrowing cap to fund projects

Ōpōtiki District Council is lifting its borrowing cap by becoming a guarantor member of the Local Government Funding Agency. The decision, made at its June... Read More

Tauranga Yacht Club riding wave of success

From near-empty boat ramps during Covid to becoming one of the country's fastest-growing junior sailing hubs, Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club is enjoying one... Read More

How to get best ‘bang for buck’

Farmers should think carefully about fertiliser use at this time of year, says industry body DairyNZ. Farm systems team manager Steve Veix says when... Read More

Beach lifeguards to host PRE session this Sunday

Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc is reminding residents and visitors its Public Rescue Equipment (PRE) community education session is on this Sunday, June... Read More

Tauranga boy unbeatable at karting nationals

An 11-year-old Tauranga kart racer has delivered a near-perfect weekend of racing winning a national title in dominant fashion. Nico Thomasen claimed the... Read More

Council commits to climate resilience plan

Ōpōtiki District Council has officially adopted a new Climate Strategy and Action Plan, marking a major step forward to build resilience for the future. Severe... Read More

Nurturing the tummy and the soul in Welcome Bay

Tucked away in Welcome Bay is a food forest that feeds not just the belly, but a feeling of happiness and hope for the future. One acre of land is flourishing... Read More

Night closures on SH2 as slip stabilisation begins

Motorists travelling through the eastern Bay of Plenty are being urged to plan for night closures beginning this weekend on State Highway 2 through the Waioweka... Read More

Western Bay weighs reform options

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's consultation on local government reform has drawn strong community engagement, with more than 450 submissions received... Read More

Body found in search for missing Tauranga man

Police have located a body in the search for a missing Tauranga man. The body was found off the Pahoia Peninsula on Thursday evening, following ongoing efforts... Read More

Water main break slows traffic on Welcome Bay Rd

Temporary traffic management is in place on Welcome Bay Rd in Tauranga as crews work to repair a broken water main. The works are located near Welcome Bay... Read More