City Life

Awards open to thank the selfless in the community

The awards that recognise the dedication of Western Bay of Plenty's philanthropic community are back for 2023. Previously known as the TECT Community Awards,... Read More

Secrets shown through sculpture

When Catherine Daniels struggled to verbalise her experiences of sexual abuse as a child, which she'd kept secret for decades, she turned to sculpture - sharing... Read More

Pre-loved goods for your little ones

A paradise of pre-loved goods for tamariki can be found at Ōmokoroa Playcentre this weekend. Holding their third-ever annual fundraiser, Ōmokoroa Playcentre's... Read More

Historic moment for Tauranga Boys’ football

It was a history-making moment when the Tauranga Boys' College First XI Football team became the first from their college to win the NZ Secondary Schools premier... Read More

Festival of Squash coming to Tauranga

The largest squash festival in the nation's history will be held later this year, with two tournaments running back-to-back on a purpose-built glass court at the... Read More

Swimming saved Wattie’s life!

One lap. Wattie Newton's first goal was to complete one lap. Standing at the edge of the pool at Mount Maunganui's Baywave, he knew he needed a lifestyle change. His... Read More

Get Wiggy to support children like Oscar

A Papamoa family - who first-hand receive continuous care and support from the Child Cancer Foundation - is hosting a local event this Wig Wednesday to raise funds... Read More

An up-to-date will is vital

There is a good reason why Acorn - and other community foundations around New Zealand - highlight the importance of having a will during the annual Wills Month... Read More

AIMS Games return!

After a two-year hiatus, thousands of 11 to 13-year-olds from around the country are flowing back into Tauranga City for the 2022 Zespri AIMS Games, which officially... Read More

Bellyful hungry to keep going

Bellyful Tauranga is celebrating 10 years of filling bellies across the Bay of Plenty. 'We're all about nourishing and connecting communities by cooking and delivering... Read More

Café’s good deed for Daffodil day

Papamoa's Double Teaspoons café doubled down on their fundraising efforts for the Cancer Society's Daffodil Day last Friday. The café has run Daffodil... Read More

Fundraising to fly regional comp

Tauranga Aero Club is preparing to take flight. Being the host of the Flying NZ Regionals this November, to prepare the club is hosting a fundraiser this Saturday,... Read More