City Life

Farewell to iconic car boot sale

Thirteen years of an iconic Tauranga car boot sale is drawing to a close. Originally based at Greerton Village School and now at Tauranga Racecourse, the Tauranga... Read More

Warming up the community

More than 4000 packs filled with warm clothes will go out to Bay of Plenty children that need them to stay cosy this winter. Teaming up with Stoney Creek and... Read More

Pink to block bullying

Today, May 19, hundreds of people across New Zealand will wear pink t-shirts in effort to say 'No!' to bullying. Pink Shirt Day is about showing a united front... Read More

Tauranga toddlers kick into football

The ball may be nearly one-third of their size, but that won't stop them from giving it their best kick! Footballing partners Jade O'Neill and Kieran Trim are... Read More

Singing out for new members!

It's like a natural high as the sound reverberates through your body, giving a boost to your senses! This is the power of barbershop singing, according to Tauranga's... Read More

Swap – don’t shop Tauranga!

Western Bay of Plenty residents are invited to ditch their fast fashion addictions this month and shop sustainably instead at an Autumn Clothes Swap hosted by... Read More

Singing a song for peace

A hugely popular choral composition - which promotes peace - is to be performed by Tauranga Civic Choir in its first 2023 concert, on May 19-20. The choir will... Read More

A double shot of percussion

A colourful mixture of percussion instruments will swirl within the Holy Trinity Jordan Hall in Tauranga City this month as Tauranga Musica's next 2023 concert... Read More

Tongue-in-cheek for 70 years

They may argue about arguing, but 70 years on Jean and Ron Browne are still very much together and banter to their hearts' content! Jean, 92, and Ron, 97, will... Read More

Maketu wetland working bee

Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society is holding a working bee this Saturday, May 12, and would love help from the Western Bay of Plenty community. Operations manager... Read More

Host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this month!

Western Bay of Plenty whanau, workmates and friends are being reminded there's still time to get your bake on - or whip to the supermarket - and host a pink ribbon... Read More

Learn how to harvest rainwater

Tauranga City Council is offering four free workshops on the benefits of harvesting rainwater and how to choose a suitable rainwater tank for your needs. Two... Read More