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Community centre on way for Gate Pā

A new community centre is coming to Gate Pā, and members of the community can proudly say they've played a part in the shaping of it. According to Tauranga... Read More

A Free Tree Day for Tauranga residents

Tauranga residents can pick up a free native tree this Sunday, June 9, to plant on their property and help boost the city's canopy cover. Tauranga currently... Read More

Make the most of your shower water!

As the days become cooler, it's tempting to spend more time in the shower. Did you know that every extra minute spent in the shower uses 12 litres of water? Tauranga... Read More

Press ‘paws’ on animal poverty

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Bay of Plenty pet owners hard with the number of unwanted animals getting dumped or euthanised out of desperation at an... Read More

Stars align for Māori New Year

A live art event - with one of Tauranga's most well-known contemporary multi-disciplinary artists on duty - will launch a month of Matariki celebrations in the... Read More

Pāpāmoa to host rugby Club Day

Papamoa Rugby Club chairman Nick Jones is hoping the sidelines are stacked with people at his sports group's Club Day this Saturday, June 8. 'We've had club... Read More

Last attempts to stop median SH2 barriers

After yet another meeting earlier this week to stop median barriers that will restrict access to their homes, residents of Work Rd and Lund Rd wait with bated breath... Read More

Reverend John Hebenton retires

Saying goodbye to nearly 40 years of Anglican ministry - including 12 years based at St George's Anglican Church at Gate Pā - is a decision Reverend John Hebenton... Read More

John snaps Best Photographer win for third time!

For the third year in a row, the Weekend Sun photographer John Borren has been named Best Photographer at the New Zealand Community Newspaper Association Awards. The... Read More

How to support children affected by suicide

Two enlightening workshops in Tauranga next month will be hosted for professionals and parents to better support children affected by suicide. Grief Support Services... Read More

Seeing beyond the normal

Orange orbs of light float and radiate in the depths of darkness. Is it a trick of the light? Or could it be something more? Esco-tera coffee club Tauranga is... Read More

Commuter ferry could set sail in Tauranga

A ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025. Auckland water taxi company Hauraki Express is prepared to build two ferries... Read More