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Frocks on Bikes riders pedal for Daffodil Day

Tauranga's Frocks on Bikes is putting a colourful spin on fundraising this weekend, with riders encouraged to dress themselves and their bikes in yellow for... Read More

Boot scooters to take over Katikati

People from throughout the country will descend on Katikati this Sunday to boot scoot en masse in an annual line dancing fundraiser that supports local... Read More

Tauranga joins centenary NZ-India sport events

Tauranga has been chosen as one of five cities in New Zealand to host events in November as part of a sport programme to mark a century of sporting connections... Read More

Ten-day live sculpture event for Ōmokoroa

Ōmokoroa Peninsula is set to become an open-air art studio this November, with a new, live sculpture event bringing together artists, local stories and the... Read More

Vintage style comes to life at Greenwood Park

Greenwood Park residents stepped back into the glamour of the 1920s this month when vintage cars, Art Deco fashion, pottery and music transformed the retirement... Read More

Squash BOP celebrates national title double

Squash Bay of Plenty has cemented its status as the nation's powerhouse after both its men's and women's representative teams swept to national titles at the... Read More

Daffy Dippers to take the plunge for Daffodil Day

A group of Tauranga women will swap their usual workout gear for yellow tutus and take a chilly dip in the sea next week to raise money for the Cancer Society. The... Read More

Why daffodils?

Have you ever wondered why daffodils are the symbol of the Cancer Society of New Zealand's major fundraiser? According to the society, the iconic flower... Read More

Help the one in three people facing cancer

In New Zealand, one in three Kiwis will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, according to the organisation that supports those affected. 'Each day... Read More

Waihī Beach stormwater projects Open Day

Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the Waihī Beach Stormwater Liaison Group are inviting residents to a community Open Day to learn more about stormwater... Read More

Te Puke’s Boucher Ave infrastructure upgrade

Road upgrade works on Boucher Ave and surrounding streets in Te Puke will resume later this month, marking the final stage of a major infrastructure upgrade... Read More

Gymnasts limber up for Aims Games

More than 300 school students are taking part in Te Puke Gymsport's Schools Festival this month, with the competition providing a chance for young gymnasts to... Read More