Local News

Dan Allen-Gordon steps back

After more than two decades leading youth development initiatives across the Western Bay of Plenty, Dan Allen-Gordon, KSO, is stepping back from his role as... Read More

Sirens, services and connecting community

If you see emergency service vehicles parked outside Welcome Bay Community Hall next Saturday, June 28, don't panic! Just park up - and enjoy the fourth Neighbourhood... Read More

Pageant finalist contests crown with creativity

As Pāpāmoa resident Hannah Cross takes to the stage next Tuesday, she's hoping her creative talents will make her stand out from fellow contestants in the... Read More

Steampunk and vintage theme for Christmas parade

It's never too early to get festive and now is the perfect time to start building your float for the 2025 Seeka Te Puke Christmas Float Parade, set to bring... Read More

Victoria Seymour to represent BoP in Beijing

After representing the Bay of Plenty at the Chinese Proficiency competition in Wellington on May 24, Tauranga Intermediate student Victoria Seymour, 12, is off... Read More

Fundraising push to revive plastic project

A Bay of Plenty group that runs activities to promote environmental sustainability buy-in from the community is fundraising for a new heat press to continue... Read More

Principal praises $30m funding boost

Tauranga Special School principal Barrie Wickens was chuffed and excited to find out the Government has allocated $30 million towards expanding specialist school... Read More

Wāhine on the rise: Hard hats and high vis

Girls are getting it done at the Pāpāmoa East interchange as the infrastructure industry encourages more wāhine to 'give it a go”. Tauranga site... Read More

Call for canines with talent for musical

Calling all dog owners! Stage Right Trust is on the lookout for two star-studded pups to join the cast of Legally Blonde The Musical, set to hit the stage at... Read More

Matariki art celebration at The Incubator

This Saturday, June 14, The Incubator Creative Hub is hosting a vibrant Matariki celebration titled Ngā Toi o Ngā Whetu - The Art of the Stars. Incubator... Read More

Celebrating the Bay's volunteers

National Volunteer Week is about to begin and the Western Bay of Plenty is gearing up to celebrate. Volunteering Services Bay of Plenty is hosting four events... Read More

Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1

The community is being asked if speedway should stay at Mercury Baypark Stadium as the council decides whether to extend the club's lease. Baypark Speedway... Read More