City Life

Welcome to the 60th jazz festival – and thank you!

Tauranga is set to celebrate New Zealand's top jazz talent with concerts for every taste from April 1 through to April 10. More than 200 artists from around Aotearoa... Read More

Concert Series like never before!

Beware - this year Baycourt is the stage for the biggest, most diverse music menu brought by the National Jazz Festival to Tauranga than ever before! Organiser... Read More

Big Youth Comp and small events to devour!

The biggest youth competition in history - and a stream of smaller events sprinkled around Tauranga City - will be packed into The Port of Tauranga 60th National... Read More

Easter comes to the village!

The great Easter Egg Hunt is coming back to Greerton Village - and it's time for a bit of fun counting the eggs in participating stores. From Monday, April 3,... Read More

Sock puppets and service

A Tauranga service group is turning a classic children's craft into a support project - and it's inviting the public to join in! Members of Altrusa International... Read More

Kiwi singing legends kick off tour in the Bay

Local country music legend Brendan Dugan admits the upcoming nationwide tour as part of the NZ Highwaymen may well be his last. 'I've always said: 'If my voice... Read More

Orchid oracles and beautiful blooms

With 200 years combined knowledge of orchids, what better place to flower a new hobby than at the Bay of Plenty Orchid Society Annual Show? Kevin Davey is part... Read More

Armageddon converges on the Bay

Armageddon Expo, the biggest and most exciting pop culture event in New Zealand, is coming to Tauranga in 2023 as #BAYOFGEDDON. From celebrity guests to cosplay... Read More

Buying now and going backwards

Uber Eats and alcohol are among items that Bay of Plenty residents are using 'Buy Now Pay Later' services to purchase - and it's getting them into tight financial... Read More

Gold straight from the Solomon Islands

A piece of chocolate a day keeps the doctor away, or if you're chocolate connoisseur Glenn Yeatman - make that a cheeky three pieces! With the Flavours of Plenty... Read More

Request for buoys to bolster swimmer safety

It's an iconic spot of Mount Maunganui with calm water, picturesque views, and a perfect place to take a dip. Yet some swimmers say Pilot Bay is also a breeding... Read More

Walking the same path

Tauranga's Anson St is where a group of Australian indigenous advisors learned what is possible with the right support. They're touring New Zealand to see how... Read More