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Public art symposium seeks volunteers

Public Art Ōmokoroa is calling for 40 volunteers to help the group run a free, 10-day live sculpture symposium next month. Symposium at the Point will run... Read More

Town reacts to cancellation of AvoFest

While some in the Katikati community were shocked to learn of the 2027 cancellation of the town's biggest summer event, others weren't surprised but more... Read More

Little girl's wish tops Katikati tree with star

A simple question from a Katikati 5-year-old sparked a festive mission by her father to secure a star for their community's Christmas tree, to be put up this... Read More

Te Puke artists put their creativity on show

The Te Puke Art Society will display a vibrant collection of the community's artwork during its annual exhibition at Constables Gallery from November 5-8. Group... Read More

Local actors bring hilarious comedy to life!

Sponsored Content A hilarious, fast-paced comedy brought to life by local actors at 16th Ave Theatre next month will bolster audiences before the Christmas... Read More

New Maketū Coastguard facility takes shape

A purpose-built facility beside the Kaituna River is taking shape, bringing Maketū Volunteer Coastguard closer to having a permanent home for its growing fleet... Read More

Celebrate Brazilian culture at new library

A Tauranga-based Brazilian researcher, author and multidisciplinary artist invites the community to learn the culture of her homeland at the city's new library... Read More

A little cheek, a lot of talent

A talent for being a bit cheeky is taking 12-year-old Nātana Mika places, from television screens to the stage at Tauranga's Baycourt. The Tauranga Intermediate... Read More

Creating a paradise amid a cancer diagnosis

One Bellevue woman is finding joy while facing a bowel cancer diagnosis by nurturing a Tauranga City Council-owned reserve. Tucked behind Mulberry Lane,... Read More

Three generations, one school, many memories

Greerton Village School is more than a place of learning for the Pennell-Ratana family - it is part of their family tree. When 5-year-old Ian Pennell first... Read More

Good, cheap reads and a great cause

They have enough books! Perhaps 35,000. Yes, enough books! They just need people now. Lots of people. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people to turn out... Read More

Under The Stars looks for new home

An organisation that supports Tauranga's homeless is appealing to the public for help to find a new home of its own, with its base facing demolition. Under... Read More