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Meeting the City Safety and Engagement Advisor

Building 'trust and integrity” among our community is what City Safety and Engagement Advisor Paul Mason says his role is all about. Earlier this year... Read More

Community van to get Merivale connected

A fundraiser to purchase a van will get the wheels rolling for community connection and wellbeing among Merivale residents. The Merivale Community Centre... Read More

New 24-hour medical clinic for Pāpāmoa

A new 24-hour medical clinic is set to open in Pāpāmoa in January 2024. Emergency Consult co-founder and CEO Jenni Falconer recently moved to Pāpāmoa,... Read More

Friendly robotic scrimmage for Bay students

Primary school kids from five Bay of Plenty schools will put their new-found robotics skills to the test next week as they compete in a friendly scrimmage. Thanks... Read More

Find some peace in Handel’s ‘Messiah’

Scholars Baroque Aotearoa's annual concert of Handel's 'Messiah' returns this month, set to captivate many who devour it as a seasonal tradition. Together... Read More

Carvings reflecting inclusiveness

A place of peace and inclusiveness is what four intricate carvings, sitting in the grounds of Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School, symbolise to students and the community. 'They... Read More

Tommy Wilson bids adieu after 11 remarkable years

'Nobody has been made poor by giving,” says Tommy Wilson on the eve of his retirement from his role as leader of a Tauranga community non-profit trust,... Read More

Helpers wanted for remembrance appeal

Waipuna Hospice's Remembrance Tree appeal is about to begin for 2023 - and the organisation is putting a call out to the community to volunteer as helpers during... Read More

Art and creative crafts to behold or buy!

It's almost time for the Te Puke Arts Society's annual exhibition, where amazing art and creative crafts will be on display and available for purchase. The... Read More

Cast a line to help fund coastguard boat!

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard invites the public to enter its first-ever fishing competition next weekend in an effort to hook remaining funds needed for its... Read More

Meet ‘Roxy’ the school therapy dog!

Have your ever heard of a school having a therapy dog? Well, Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School has one named 'Roxy'. After seeing the positive impact of therapy... Read More

Kids combatting myrtle rust through art

The art of a 12 year-old Mount Maunganui Intermediate School student is helping raise awareness of a major biosecurity threat in the Bay of Plenty. Local... Read More