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Climate change - scary or hopeful?

It's a snapshot of Tauranga's attitudes to climate change. Completely unscientific, but it suggests people are gloomy. In the weeks before the lockdown, authors... Read More

It‘s news without the paper

With the highly publicised closure of Bauer Media last week, the role media plays in shaping our society, keeping us informed and entertained, has been thrown... Read More

Migrants speak through words and art

Local writer Nina Payne is one of 25 migrants who have contributed to the book, Mixed: Creative Writing by Newcomers to Our Shores. An author with two previously... Read More

Community connects with songs

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Online farmers market keeps producers afloat

The recent launch of an online famers market is helping Kiwi artisan food and beverage producers stay afloat during the COVID-19 lockdown. Marker2u, and their... Read More

Music in lockdown: Day 12

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Music in lockdown: Day 13

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Music in lockdown: Day 14

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Getting your head around grass cutting

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Algae in Papamoa waterways causing a foul stench

A potentially toxic algal bloom in the Papamoa stormwater canals is causing concern for residents. Jacqueline Edwards says the first thing she noticed is the... Read More

Too many beers for Greerton bear

Spotted in a Greerton driveway this week, 'Little Bear' is part of the nationwide 'We're Not Scared NZ Bear Hunt”, the fun Facebook activity... Read More

Book worms turn to crime in lock-down

Mystery, crime and thrillers are leading the way when it comes to reading habits over the past few weeks. Online borrowers are particularly enjoying contemporary... Read More