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First Reformer Pilates studio opens in Katikati

Sponsored Content A Pahoia couple have created the first dedicated Reformer Pilates studio in Katikati to help residents nourish their health, body and wellbeing. Align... Read More

Residents face fines for fake rubbish bin tags

Hundreds of Western Bay households may be putting out rubbish without paying for it, prompting a council crackdown on fake pay-as-you-throw tags and a warning... Read More

Daffodil Day: Katikati encouraged to be generous

Daffodil Day is upon us for 2026 and Katikati's Cancer Society fundraisers Glennis Sims and Monique Amor want to encourage the public to donate generously -... Read More

Rotary Club of Ōmokoroa making a mighty impact

A small but dedicated group of Rotary Club of Ōmokoroa members are making a significant difference in people's lives both locally and overseas. With 16 members,... Read More

Museum to receive a $1m transformation

Western Bay Museum will close its doors this Sunday to receive a six-month $1 million transformation that would not draw any ratepayer funding. Museum manager... Read More

Every one of us matters this Daffodil Day

A familiar splash of yellow returns to towns across the region as Daffodil Day collectors take to the streets to support people and whānau impacted by cancer. 'Today,... Read More

More than golf at Ōmokoroa’s new clubhouse

Sponsored Content A new clubhouse at Ōmokoroa Golf Club has opened the doors to more than just golfers, with the modern facility aimed at becoming a hub... Read More

Disability expo for all at Tauranga Racecourse

Sponsored Content A free expo sharing information on services and support available to the Bay of Plenty disability community encourages whānau, educators... Read More

A Tauranga family’s legacy for local youth

Sponsored Content Theresa Tingey talks about her son, Josh, as someone who lived live fully. He enjoyed a wide range of sports and activities, including hockey,... Read More

Thirty years, countless turning points

Tauranga's Turning Point Trust/Te Taiope Huringanui will celebrate three decades next week of helping people find connection, purpose and a pathway forward. Based... Read More

Four generations sing as festival reaches 70 years

Four generations of one Tauranga family will share the Baycourt stage this week as the Tauranga Primary Schools Music Festival celebrates seven decades of bringing... Read More

Community centres campaign for funding

Community centres across Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty will run a month-long awareness and fundraising campaign in September to future-proof their existence. The... Read More