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Meet Bay of Plenty’s council map-maker

There's a tonne of signage around the Bay of Plenty, and lots with maps pointing people in all directions. But the maps Georgia Edwards creates are vital to the... Read More

Community fun fair at Matahui School

Matahui School is hosting a Community Fun Fair tomorrow, February 28, from midday to 3pm, promising something for everyone at the school grounds. Principal... Read More

Tauranga designer Alf Weston wins Zony Award

Veteran Tauranga designer Alf Weston's return to the stage has been capped with a major honour, winning a Zony Award for costume design for Tauranga Repertory Society's... Read More

New patrol boat launched in Tauranga

A new patrol boat has been launched into service in Tauranga. Local kaumatua Tamati Tata (Ngāi Tamarāwaho) joined with Bay of Plenty Regional Council senior... Read More

Asian Food Festival rescheduled

The Asian Food Festival at Tauranga's Historic Village, postponed from last weekend due to the weather forecast, will now take place this Saturday, February... Read More

Mystery of the nameless faces

'Deceased. Brian might be alive. Deceased, deceased, don't know, deceased…” Retired cop, Bayfair man Brian Lissette, thumbing an old image from... Read More

Poutama settles into new base

Katikati's Poutama - Pathway Into Employment programme began for 2026 with a new cohort on Monday at a new base. But their unique way of working with youth... Read More

How a $9450 grant will help Tauranga Sports

Three senior rugby teams at Tauranga Sports Club will soon run out in new uniforms after a $9450 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust. Club president... Read More

Rediscovering her art through new eyes

When artist Win Mcgreggor's eyesight began to deteriorate, she reluctantly set aside her brushes and believed her painting days were over. It was about a... Read More

School's please for scrap metal fundraiser

Welcome Bay School's PTA is asking people to rummage through their backyards, homes and businesses to find scrap metal to aid a court resurfacing fundraiser. The... Read More

Relay For Life returns to Tauranga next month

The Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty is bringing its iconic fundraising event, Relay For Life, back to Tauranga next month. People from across the... Read More

Biggest Children’s Day yet for Tauranga

Tauranga will transform into a giant playground of creativity, colour and community spirit when Children's Day celebrations run from February 23 to March... Read More