City Life

Mural brings kindy closer

It started with a mat-time story about a whale and her baby and turned into three elaborate murals for the Community Kindy in Welcome Bay. Community Kindy The Bay... Read More

A place to belong

We all want somewhere to belong and the youth of Te Puke are no exception. After conducting a youth survey in Te Puke via their charitable trust, The Vector Group,... Read More

Easter Sunday trading

Public consultation on whether Tauranga will join its neighbours and introduce Sunday trading at Easter begins today. The public consultation period runs from September... Read More

Pedal power in Papamoa

Bicycles may outnumber cars in central Papamoa on Sunday as up to 500 cyclists come out for the annual Pedal Papamoa event. The free family-friendly ride leaves... Read More

Cliff Road back in contention

Cliff Rd as a possible museum site will have to receive the same levels of consideration as the central city site, Tauranga City councillors have been told. The... Read More

The pastor's rubbish plan

It fixed the 'disjointed and inefficient” rubbish collection system that bedeviled the North Sydney Shire of Hornsby. And Tauranga man Bruce Adams says it... Read More

Waltzes, piano and love songs

On Sunday afternoon September 17, music lovers can relax to the charm and sentimentality of the Liebeslieder Waltzes. The performance of the Brahms love songs... Read More

Two-tyred transport

Residents are being encouraged to put on their helmets and get on their bike as a way to decrease traffic congestion in Tauranga. Tauranga City Council, as part... Read More

Mayor looking for new artwork

Western Bay of Plenty District Mayor Garry Webber is looking for a local artist to help decorate the mayoral office. He's putting up $1500 of his own money to commission... Read More

Passing on the good fortune

'I said my prayers.” Like many New Zealanders on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 'Oh God, if you shine on me, I would like to win something out of Lotto.”... Read More

Walking in memory

Mount Maunganui will be awash in a sea of purple on September 23 as people take to the streets to raise awareness of dementia. The Alzheimers Tauranga Memory Walk,... Read More

What electorate am I in?

For first-time voters, or people new to an area, it can sometimes be confusing as to what electorate you're actually in. The unusual, and arguably unintuitive,... Read More