City Life

$4000 cash giveaway in Greerton Village

Excitement is building in Greerton Village with $4000 to be given away to lucky shoppers during spring. This month's 'Shop Among the Blossoms” Spring retail... Read More

New set of wheels boosts healthcare access

Hato Hone St John has gained a new set of wheels to continue improving health access for the community. The Mackay Strathnaver Trust has donated a new Waka... Read More

It’s time to vote!

Voting has opened for the local body elections in the region - giving ratepayers a month to choose who will represent them in their community. People can... Read More

BoP artists invited to envision a resilient future

A new visual arts competition launching this spring is inviting artists to imagine a future where people and planet thrive. Titled Climate Canvas: Art for... Read More

Western Bay welcomes Takitimu North Link progress

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has welcomed news that the new four-lane expressway between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa has been progressed to the next stage. NZ... Read More

Be prepared before heading into bush this spring

As New Zealand makes its way out of winter, Police are reminding people to take the right equipment when going tramping and hunting. 'We're lucky to have... Read More

Young bowler’s dream faces financial hurdle

The mother of a Tauranga 12-year-old who has excelled at 10-pin bowling is looking for community support to get her daughter to more tournaments. Jade Lang... Read More

Turn your will into lasting change in Western BOP

Sponsored content Across the Western Bay of Plenty, generous locals are discovering that their will can do more than provide for family - it can also support... Read More

Feisty fish to laid-back rays

The colourful fish is no bigger than my thumb, with delicate fins flapping - and it's in full attack mode. I'm colossal by comparison but beat a hasty, splashy... Read More

Tauranga traffic tips for Aims Games week

NZTA is pausing most of the state highway works around the region from Saturday, August 30, to Friday, September 5. This is to help minimise traffic disruption... Read More

Te Puke housing project opens

Te Puke's Evergreen House - Whare Katoa was opened this month with a celebration service at Te Puke Baptist Church, followed by a blessing, opening and shared... Read More

Building inspection target now in force

A mandatory target to speed up building inspection wait times came into force this month, said Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. 'We know that... Read More