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11:43am Fri 17 Jul, 2026
Most golfers dream of scoring a hole-in-one just once in their lifetime. For Ōtūmoetai Golf Club member Lynette Whitehead, that dream has come true not... Read More
11:42am Fri 17 Jul, 2026
An interstudio screen festival and competition is being planned between two acting studios, one in Tauranga and the other in Wellington. Young actors from... Read More
11:41am Fri 17 Jul, 2026
A collection of handcrafted woollen manu may be small, but they tell a much bigger story about friendship, creativity and the personal connections that make... Read More
11:38am Fri 17 Jul, 2026
A community information session will be held on July 25 for Bowentown residents to be affected by a six-month council project to upgrade stormwater and roading... Read More
11:37am Fri 17 Jul, 2026
Bay of Plenty artists are being encouraged to turn their creativity into climate conversations as entries open for Envirohub BOP's 2026 Climate Canvas art competition. Open... Read More
11:35am Fri 17 Jul, 2026
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is looking for community members passionate about Te Puke and its future to join the town's new Community Ideas Forum. Applications... Read More
11:33am Fri 17 Jul, 2026
A dress made from Care Bears. A taxidermy duck wearing goggles. Antique chandeliers, original music and hundreds of people dressed head-to-toe in op-shop finds. That's... Read More
11:32am Fri 17 Jul, 2026
After months of uncertainty, Casita Community Charitable Trust has found a new home in central Tauranga - and an unexpected opportunity to grow. The organisation,... Read More
10:00am Fri 17 Jul, 2026
While some whetu (stars) hid behind clouds early last Friday morning, the spirit of Matariki shone brightly in Katikati as the community came out en mass... Read More
05:00pm Fri 10 Jul, 2026
The Splash n Dash Dragon Boat Festival returns to The Strand Waterfront on July 18 from 9am to 2pm, promising an exciting day of fast-paced racing and family... Read More
04:00pm Fri 10 Jul, 2026
No toilet, no running water, no phone service and shoddy electricity. It's the 'feral dirtbag” life to power her passion for seed saving and she wouldn't... Read More
03:00pm Fri 10 Jul, 2026
Sponsored Content Waihī Beach Butchery has earned national recognition, taking home a silver medal at the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards for its Manuka... Read More












