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Bringing the beats back to the BOP

Music festivals are back as part of bumper season of summer events in Tauranga city. A flurry of visitors will be heading to the Bay over the holiday period,... Read More

Charlie & Bella Tauranga’s most popular dog names

What do Labrador Retrievers and dogs named Charlie and Bella all have in common? They are Tauranga dog owners' most favoured breed and names. As we head into... Read More

Kaitiaki based at closed Omanawa Falls

Omanawa Falls remains closed this summer as the area remains unsafe to visit and is tapu/sacred. Kaitiaki from local hapū, Ngāti Hangarau will be based at the... Read More

Living on a knife’s edge in Manawahe

All Manawahe Road residents Christine McDonald and Heikki (Jack) Lipponen want for Christmas is for the rain to stop. The next best alternative would be a caravan... Read More

Freedom camping rules in Tauranga

This summer, Tauranga City Council is asking freedom campers visiting the city to follow the rules so that Tauranga can remain a friendly and safe freedom camping... Read More

Cameron Road works paused over the holiday period

Construction on Cameron Road will be taking a break over the Christmas period. The Cameron Road Joint Venture will be off site from Friday, December 23, 2022,... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council posts $10m deficit

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has ended the year with a $10 million operating deficit. The council's annual report for the year ended June 30 2022 shows... Read More

Cost of storms in the millions

Highest recorded rainfall events since July have brought with them a price tag of over $2.8 million for roading and almost another half a million on damage to... Read More

Major road improvements complete in Ōmokoroa

Two key roads in Ōmokoroa are now safer and easier to use thanks to major upgrades completed this month. Improvements totalling almost $10 million have been... Read More

Harrisons Cut re-opens in time for summer

The upgraded Harrisons Cut car park and beach access in Papamoa is now open and ready for holiday makers to enjoy. Safety and resilience of the accessway has... Read More

Celebrate summer in Tauranga

Tauranga has a wide range of activities to entertain the family these summer holidays. Keep your kids learning with a reading challenge, or a meeting with a... Read More

Be an IMPACTS superhero this summer

If your children need some downtime and an indoor break from that hot summer sun these school holidays, we've got just the activity for them, says a Western... Read More