City Life

Singing a song for peace

A hugely popular choral composition - which promotes peace - is to be performed by Tauranga Civic Choir in its first 2023 concert, on May 19-20. The choir will... Read More

A double shot of percussion

A colourful mixture of percussion instruments will swirl within the Holy Trinity Jordan Hall in Tauranga City this month as Tauranga Musica's next 2023 concert... Read More

Tongue-in-cheek for 70 years

They may argue about arguing, but 70 years on Jean and Ron Browne are still very much together and banter to their hearts' content! Jean, 92, and Ron, 97, will... Read More

Maketu wetland working bee

Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society is holding a working bee this Saturday, May 12, and would love help from the Western Bay of Plenty community. Operations manager... Read More

Host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this month!

Western Bay of Plenty whanau, workmates and friends are being reminded there's still time to get your bake on - or whip to the supermarket - and host a pink ribbon... Read More

Learn how to harvest rainwater

Tauranga City Council is offering four free workshops on the benefits of harvesting rainwater and how to choose a suitable rainwater tank for your needs. Two... Read More

Risking lives for years to come

They say the roads were promised to be made safer by the year's end. Now, a Belk Rd resident says people will have to take State Highway 29 gambles for at least... Read More

Road safety heroes!

Responsibility, reliability and good listening is what it takes to keep their fellow friends safe on their school's road. Road Safety Week kicks off next week,... Read More

Buy art where your dollar helps youth!

A rare opportunity to buy impressive artworks from some of the Western Bay of Plenty's more prominent artists, while supporting local youth programmes, is coming... Read More

MP walks 100ks for ‘lifeline’ service

'I can't tell you why, but I wasn't surprised when it came back and they said that I had cancer… It just showed up through the mammogram,” says Jan... Read More

Waipuna pushes donation drive ahead of winter

As winter approaches, Waipuna Hospice charity shops are asking for donations to keep their six stores across the Western Bay of Plenty stocked with affordable,... Read More

Eulogy to former loyal ‘servant’ of Tauranga

She was born to work. And she did for 79 years. She was even named for work - 'Waitere' meaning to serve, and she did. Tirelessly. And now she is gone. Violently... Read More