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Supporting women through fashion

Pre-loved clothing will spread the love from beyond the catwalk to women in need this October. Next month, Copper & Cotton will host a charity pre-loved fashion... Read More

WOW baby WOW

Tauranga-born designer Georgia Chalmers-Jones will see her 'baby' on the world stage in Wellington with her creation chosen as a finalist for this year's World... Read More

Aroha on the field

One young Tauranga dancer will find herself on a different kind of dance floor as she runs onto the pitch with the world's best rugby players in France this month. Sibheal... Read More

Quartet offer Rimufest taster

A Wellington family of four who formed a quartet during Aotearoa's 2020 lockdown is to perform in Tauranga on September 22 as an introduction to our city's RimuFest... Read More

Kids get entrepreneurial ahead of market

A kids' market - with second-hand items through to baking to arts and crafts being supplied by youngsters - is on at Whakamārama this Saturday, September 16. Organiser... Read More

Blooming fun at school gala

Greerton Village School hope the blossoms will be in full bloom in time for this weekend's Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival 2023. In conjunction with... Read More

Glenn’s 42 years of selflessness

After 42 years Glenn Williams knew it was time. But he joked about retiring and handing over the Chief Fire Officer's helmet. He told his deputy: 'You know it's... Read More

Support your school to win $10k of sports gear

Pāpāmoa's seven schools will duke it out this winter in a friendly competition to win $10,000 worth of sports equipment donated by Pāpāmoa Plaza. Every time... Read More

Festival of climate action

Envirohub has unveiled plans for a Climate Action Festival set to sweep across the Western Bay of Plenty this week in a wave of green enthusiasm. With an inspiring... Read More

Cory coasting between Omanu and Gizzy

Cory Hutchings will be surfing between coasts as he takes on a new role as lead sports advisor at Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club. The former world surf lifesaving... Read More

Greerton blossoms with festivity

In a burst of vibrant colour and cultural celebration, Greerton Village is gearing up to again host the much-anticipated Cherry Blossom Festival, promising a delightful... Read More

Building a club asset for decades to come

Mount Maunganui Golf Club is driving into the future with an exciting new project estimated at $2.5 million. The club is planning a state-of-the-art driving range... Read More