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Young artists share their vision in Katikati

A free exhibition of artworks created by local youth to create a peaceful world is coming to Katikati for the first time. Tūmanako! Children and Youth... Read More

Local excellence to be decided at awards night

Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Katikati and Waihī Beach Excellence Awards Night on September 3 at a new location, Fairview Golf & Country Club, from... Read More

Wharepai Domain upgrade under way

One of Tauranga's most historic public spaces is getting a facelift, with work underway to improve access, protect significant trees and enhance the entrance... Read More

Free cooking classes bring families together

A four-week community cooking course at Pāpāmoa College is helping students and their parents or caregivers gain confidence in the kitchen while spending quality... Read More

Lions build a new home for books in Bethlehem

Book lovers have a new place to browse in Bethlehem, thanks to two handy Lions members who have turned an idea into a community asset. Bethlehem Te Puna Lions... Read More

Creating a pathway for Bay footballers

The rapid rise of women's football is being felt well beyond the world's biggest stadiums, and a new player pathway in the Western Bay of Plenty is giving talented... Read More

Movement 44 keeps young dancers moving

When StarJam closed its doors last year, Kate Smith saw more than the loss of a dance class. She saw young people with disabilities lose a place where they... Read More

Symbol of peace takes flight at Mount Maunganui

A striking new mural of a white dove is turning heads outside a Mount Maunganui church, offering a message of peace and hope to everyone who passes by. Painted... Read More

How art healed a Tauranga woman

When visitors stop to admire Jo Pedersen's artwork at the inaugural Tauranga Art Show this month, they will see more than her years of creative experimentation... Read More

Water trip for fishing-mad centenarian

He loves making fishing lures and today he's reeling in his biggest catch - his centenarian birthday. Born on August 7, 1926, Pāpāmoa man John Morris... Read More

Hauora day draws big crowd

Katikati's second annual free Whānau Hauora Day has been hailed a resounding success with an estimated 250-plus people enjoying the July 8 event inside... Read More

Pilot aims to help over-80s downsize in Katikati

Katikati has been proposed to host a pilot programme aiming to help older homeowners downsize to smaller, accessible houses in their community. Grey Power... Read More