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Katikati invited to enjoy the magic of Matariki

Sponsored Content The Katikati community is invited to come together to connect, learn and observe the Māori New Year (Te Mātahi o te Tau) at its fourth... Read More

Plunge into winter at Waihī Beach

The countdown is on for one of Waihī Beach's favourite mid-winter traditions, with the Polar Plunge set to make its chilly return next month on July... Read More

Help expands for chronic illness in BOP

A Tauranga-based charity is stepping up support for New Zealanders living with complex chronic illnesses, tackling isolation among those with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia... Read More

Bingo fundraiser hits $2000 for guide dog cause

Pāpāmoa residents are turning a simple game of bingo into meaningful community support, with a weekly session already raising thousands for charity just weeks... Read More

Mount surfers to take on world’s best in Hawaii

Eight Mount Maunganui College surfers are preparing to take on some of the world's best young wave riders after qualifying for the prestigious Honua Finals in... Read More

Council wants feedback on local government future

Tauranga residents have a chance tomorrow, July 4, to give in-person feedback to Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council on the future of local government. The... Read More

Artists invited to transform beach facility

Live Well Waihī Beach is inviting Bay of Plenty artists to be part of a meaningful new community project. It aims to transform the recently opened... Read More

Champion budgie takes top honours

After more than five decades of breeding budgerigars, Tony and Robyn Grinter have added another accolade to their collection of prizes. The Welcome Bay couple's... Read More

Time to go blue Katikati!

Katikati will turn blue this weekend as residents dress up and take part in the free HUME 5km/10km Fun Run/Walk on July 4. Starting and finishing at the Katikati... Read More

Whānau Hauora Day returns to Katikati!

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua is proud to bring back Whānau Hauora Day - a celebration of community wellbeing, connection and collective care - to Katikati... Read More

Tauranga Taps launches first craft beer festival

A craft beer festival celebrating the Bay of Plenty's independent brewing scene is set to debut in Tauranga this August. The inaugural Tauranga Taps Beer... Read More

$170k fund to help bring community ideas to life

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Community Matching Fund is now open, inviting local community organisations to apply for funding. A total of $170,000... Read More