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Big Bike Film night to spin your wheels!

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 will reignite the passion of Bay of Plenty cycling when it rolls into Tauranga on February 24. The festival, curated by... Read More

Envirohub smashes recycling goal

A Tauranga-based environmental organisation has diverted four tonnes of waste from landfill last year through its specialist recycling programmes. Envirohub... Read More

Heritage honour recognises decade of care

The long-time guardian of Tauranga's most treasured historic site, Andrew Gregg, has received this year's Tauranga Centennial Heritage Award - an honour he said... Read More

Life thriving at Evergreen House

Tenants chatting in the community garden, cars parked outside their homes and conversations drifting over the fence are signs of a new chapter in inclusive community... Read More

Safari offers 5 ways to grow food

Western Bay of Plenty residents are invited to step into the world of five Katikati gardens on March 1 to inspire about what can be achieved in their own... Read More

Student volunteer army mucks in at Waihī Beach

The student volunteer army rolled into Waihī Beach last week and rolled up their sleeves to help flood-affected businesses. Five student volunteers... Read More

Bay couple keep classic crayon brand alive

A kaleidoscope of colour awaits inside the warehouse of New Zealand's only manufacturer of industrial and educational crayons, which are made right here in the... Read More

Summer reading celebrated

Hundreds of children and their whānau gathered at Waipuna Park on Saturday, January 31, for a lively carnival celebrating the completion of the Kia Kaha te... Read More

Pukehina gets set to defend surf carnival trophy

If you're after a fun, action-filled day of surf life saving sports at the beach, mark Saturday, February 14, on your calendar. Pukehina Surf Rescue is hosting... Read More

The adventurous life behind Betty's 100 years

This weekend marks Elizabeth (Betty) Gilgen's first 100th birthday - her son Phil Gilgen says she has another 100 years to go. Betty's family will mark the... Read More

Rare jet lands for restoration project

Mount Maunganui's aviation museum this week took possession of a rare jet which it plans to use to restore another of the same aircraft already in the hangar. A... Read More

DIY Sheds gear up for next chapter

What began as a small idea to teach a few women basic DIY skills has grown into a thriving community movement across Tauranga and Rotorua. Now, the DIY Sheds... Read More