Environment

Don’t waste your old phones

If you've got old mobile phones stashed at home, there is a place in Tauranga to recycle them. The most recent collection point added to Envirohub Bay of... Read More

New principal wants to make big impact

A small Mount Maunganui school recently welcomed a new principal and is now set to welcome international students to their kura by the end of this year. Lisa... Read More

Mayor’s vote forces U-turn on water plan

Tauranga City Council has backflipped on its decision to go it alone on delivering water services and will partner with its closest neighbour. Mayor Mahé... Read More

The costly problem of derelict boats in Tauranga

The rising number of abandoned and derelict boats in Tauranga Harbour is becoming a costly issue, with ratepayers often footing the bill for their disposal if... Read More

Protesters oppose industrial park plan

'Wrong business, wrong place.” That was the catchcry of a roadside protest opposing an industrial park in a rural Western Bay of Plenty community... Read More

87-year-old rows 33km to honour son’s legacy

An 87-year-old Matua man is feeling happy after completing a chilly 33.3km Saturday row from Tauranga Harbour to Bowentown Boating and Sport Fishing Club one... Read More

Julia Manktelow: A force of nature

A driving force behind some of Tauranga's largest suburb's most iconic events and initiatives has stepped down after six years. Julia Manktelow resigned from... Read More

High-schoolers upcycle fashion fit for a runway

A Katikati College student has taken out Envirohub's Re:Stitched Runway contest for 2025 after placing second last year. Katikati College student Zoe Wallis... Read More

Week-long celebrations for Bislama Language Week

The Bislama language of Vanuatu is about to have its very first awareness week in the Bay of Plenty - and the community is ready for week-long celebrations from... Read More

Urban orchard transforms housing complex

Tucked away in the heart of a Mount Maunganui industrial area, just beside the motorway, a thriving orchard has blossomed into a green oasis - providing the... Read More

Local dog rescuer shares roaming safety mission

Welcome Bay dog rescuer Billie Te Tau is on a mission to educate Tauranga residents on being safe around roaming dogs. Te Tau, who started Bilbo's Dogpaws... Read More

Envirohub diverts 1.6 tonnes of recyclable items

Envirohub has hit 1.6 tonnes of recyclable materials diverted from the landfill so far this year at the Tauranga hub. 'In 2024, Envirohub diverted two tonne... Read More