Local News

Shepherding an eco-friendly tree option

He's a heavy diesel mechanic by trade and a 'Tree Shepherd' come tinsel time when the bells ring out for Christmas. For Steven Chinnery-Brown and his wife Kaitlin,... Read More

Living seawall for Tauranga’s waterfront

A new 'living seawall' that will attract marine plants and animals to the waterfront along The Strand in Tauranga City is under construction. The seawall will... Read More

Celebrate our vibrant disability community

Tauranga City Council is shining a spotlight on the incredible talents within the local disability community at this year's celebration of the International Day... Read More

Lighting up SH2 for Christmas

Tauranga City Council is 'committed” to having the Wairoa Cycleway ready before Christmas -meaning the traffic lights cutting across State highway 2 at Carmichael... Read More

Where manual labour helps mental health…

The organisers of Katikati's MenzShed are hoping their new premises will attract locals back and see that the benefits extend well beyond the wooden projects. The... Read More

Tauranga’s Band with the Brass

A development brass band, established in the city six months ago, is having its first concert on December 3 - and everyone is welcome! Annabelle Stewart created... Read More

Giving a gift of groceries

In the spirit of giving back this holiday season, Curate Church is gearing up for the ninth year of its impactful annual initiative, the 'Gift of Groceries', and... Read More

Here comes Santa.....

This weekend heralds the beginning of Santa riding sleighs through towns in the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga, greeting crowds before his big day of mahi on... Read More

Packing Christmas this Saturday

More than 2000 volunteers in 12 locations across New Zealand are expected to pack a record 32,000 Christmas Boxes for Kiwi families in need this Saturday, December... Read More

Celebrate Christmas and culture on the waterfront

A vibrant mix of cultures and harmony will come together this Sunday for Christmas Carols on the Waterfront. On Sunday, December 3, the Christmas Carol event... Read More

NZ Festival of Squash about to land in Tauranga

Hundreds of the world's best squash athletes have begun descending on Tauranga for an action-packed few weeks of squash. The New Zealand Festival of Squash will... Read More

Classic car convoy for annual toy run

Bay of Plenty car clubs will join forces this afternoon to collect toys and donations for local charities ahead of Christmas. Plus, the event doubles as an opportunity... Read More