Te Puke News

Writing workshop brings community together

More than 100 pen warriors tutored, learned and observed at a recent writing workshop at Paengaroa School. The school holiday event was a great success, with... Read More

People urged to get election nominations in early

Councils in the Western Bay of Plenty district are calling on people to get their nominations in for the upcoming local body elections - and early. Nominations... Read More

Community effort boosts wetland restoration in BoP

It was squelchy underfoot - but the sun was out and there was a sense of a good job being done at Saturday's Lawrence Oliver Park community planting. More... Read More

Expo to showcase safety initiatives in Te Puke

This weekend's Sirens and Services expo will be the first event for Colleen Pye in her role as Te Puke Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator. The expo is the... Read More

Te Puke woman signs off after 31 years at pharmacy

In her 31 years at a Te Puke Pharmacy, Sue Willers has definitely left her print on the town, and the negatives have been few and far between. Willers will... Read More

Duo’s big walk to better equip The Hub

If someone suggested walking the 250km from Auckland to Te Puke - a fair question would be, why? The Hub Te Puke general manager Scott Nicholson and chairman... Read More

District council updates coastal erosion maps

New and updated coastal erosion maps are now available for the Western Bay of Plenty district. This includes new maps for Matakana Island, parts of Tauranga... Read More

Te Puke’s spring clean event expands to a week

An annual town cleanup is expanding - in length and coverage. The EPIC Te Puke Spring Clean will be on again in September. In past years, the cleanup had... Read More

A hilarious but thought-provoking comedy…

Once again, Te Puke Repertory delivers! Imagine you are visiting someone dear in a rest home. You find yourself in the company of senior citizens who have earned... Read More

Autorama 2025 funds handed out

As fun a day out as it is, the main reason behind the Pukehina Surf ‘n' Sand Autorama is fundraising for the local community. Recently, the money raised... Read More

Calling all gumbooted, greenfingered grafters …

Locals are being asked to dig in and make a difference at a community planting day in Te Puke's Lawrence Oliver Park. With more than 2000 native plants ready... Read More

Expo highlights safety and service opportunities

At the end of the month, it's Te Puke's turn to experience Sirens and Services. The local edition of events being run by Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood... Read More