Te Puke News

Youth job scheme adapts to new funding

A programme that has helped more than 170 Te Puke and Maketū rangatahi (young people) into work and education opportunities is winding down locally after changes... Read More

Call for pyjama donations in Te Puke

Juliet Little is calling on the Te Puke community to help keep families warm this winter by donating new pyjamas and socks for all ages. 'I'm wanting to collect... Read More

How Punktuation is keeping punk alive in Te Puke

Punk might have been born almost half a century ago - but it's not dead. One of the latest bands to carry the mantle is Punktuation - three Te Puke High School... Read More

Volunteers spruce up Te Puke town centre

If Te Puke town centre looks a little less untidy this week, then it's thanks to a small group of rubbish collectors. Rallied by Keep Te Puke Beautiful co-ordinator... Read More

Community stalwart receives prestigious medal

More than 20 years of community service was acknowledged at Government House last week when Te Puke's Jenny Wotten was presented with her King's Service Medal. The... Read More

Major infrastructure upgrades to start in Te Puke

A major upgrade to road and water infrastructure is set to begin next month across several key streets in Te Puke. From mid-June, a nine-month project will... Read More

Te Puke firefighter reflects on 10 years' service

Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade is made up of men and women who drop everything and run when their pagers go off and the fire siren sounds. But who are these... Read More

Crafting friendship and community in Te Puke

Improving mental and physical health and creating a sense of belonging, Te Puke Menz Shed is more than just a workshop. It's the life skills, opportunities... Read More

Jules finds joy in volunteering

Young volunteer Jules Delaere is finding there's a joy in volunteering to help others. She's just completed her first volunteer sessions, first with Ōtanewainuku... Read More

Demand for Te Puke food service surges

Te Puke's the Hub is gearing up for winter, as demand for its food service has exploded. In the January-March quarter, it served 275 whānau. Hub's CEO... Read More

Dance Competition returns with 1000 dancers

Project Hip Hop Dance Competition returns to Mercury Arena Baypark this King's Birthday Weekend, bringing more than 1000 young dancers together for a two-day... Read More

Walking track enhances staff wellness

A new walking track at Te Puke‘s Trevelyan's Pack & Cool is already making a difference to the wellbeing of its staff. 'It's just nice to get out from... Read More