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Have a swing at tennis!

Sponsored Content Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents - young and old - can fall in love with tennis this Sunday. Seven local clubs will open... Read More

A launch pad for youth to dial up their talent

Bay of Plenty's up-and-coming musicians are set to unleash their original flair this weekend, playing on the same stage that countless international acts have... Read More

Katikati seawall to receive $576,000 upgrade

Work will start next week on a $576,000 project to renew sections of the rock seawall at Katikati's MacMillan Reserve. According to Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Show promises something for every adventurer

Sponsored Content Pack your walking shoes and start planning your next adventure at the NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show at Hamilton's Mystery Creek... Read More

Appeal for mural money for Arts Junction building

Katikati Open Air Art is appealing to the community to support its new mural project, which will see fresh artwork painted on the exterior of The Arts Junction... Read More

Tennis club pivots to offer pickleball

Katikati Tennis Club is future-proofing its existence by adding pickleball to the mix at its facility off Park Rd. A $286,000 redevelopment project began... Read More

Speaking te reo Māori, one coffee at a time

Two different Tauranga residents have reached the same conclusion: if te reo Māori is to thrive, people need opportunities to use it in everyday life. Graham... Read More

Tauranga student named industrial design finalist

An industrial design student from Tauranga has been named a finalist for four projects in a national competition. Toby McGuffie, 21, is in his final year... Read More

Awards night shows community was the real winner

Sponsored Content There were hugs, laughter and happy tears as Katikati and Waihī Beach's communities came together at Fairview Golf and Country Club on... Read More

Tauranga to the world – and back on stage

For Tauranga performer Fletcher Oxford, coming home to star as Fiyero in Wicked is more than another acting job. It is a return to the community that helped... Read More

Tauranga designer back on WOW stage for sixth time

Tauranga designer Emma Highfield has achieved a rare record, with her latest wearable art creation selected as a finalist in the 2026 World of WearableArt (WOW)... Read More

Explore climate action on an e-bike

Young people can explore the Bay's coastal environment by e-bike as part of this year's Climate Action Festival. The Coastal Ecology E-Ride on September 19... Read More