City Life

Donations for desexing drive

A not-for-profit animal rescue organisation has headed back to Matakana Island this month to help residents overcome the barriers of desexing their cats and kittens. The... Read More

Volunteer advocates needed for new service

A new free public advocacy service has launched in Tauranga, providing support for people struggling to be heard or know where to go for help. The service has... Read More

Hub of the Mount community

The warm and cosy vibe at the Mount Community Hall is expanding into the surrounding township as people get together to chat, laugh, hold events, sing karaoke... Read More

New look for an ancient site

An upgrade of Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park will highlight its historical significance. Not only is Bay of Plenty Regional Council constructing... Read More

Free parking kicked to the curb

Free on-street parking in Tauranga's city centre has come to an end - and not everyone is happy about it. Tauranga City Council announced earlier this week that... Read More

Uncover the love of rocks and gems this weekend

Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club is sharing their passion of everything rocks, minerals and gems by hosting the Gemstone, Crystal & Fossil Show 2022 at Tauranga Racecourse... Read More

An exhibition offering hope

This school holidays offers the chance for Western Bay of Plenty residents to view a first-of-its-kind exhibition - promoting hope - at Tauranga Library. 'Tūmanako:... Read More

Volunteers needed for Remembrance Tree Appeal

Christmas is generally a festive time of year, but for some it can be a challenging time spent thinking of the people who we can't be with. They may have died,... Read More

Standing strong

Standing strong at the northern end of The Strand is Tauranga's oldest commercial building, now one of 72 featured locations in the Ngā Tapuwae ki Te Papa | Footprints... Read More

Footprints on Te Papa

A newly published map and guide showcasing heritage sites on the northern part of the Te Papa peninsula has opened up a treasure trove of stories from early... Read More

Renovations rebuild mana

Homes of Hope's upgrades of their house Kereru goes beyond renovation by restoring children's sense of security and mana. As a charity organisation, Homes of... Read More

Get along to Katikati’s Comedy Hoedown y’all!

What do you call three comedians driving down State Highway 2 to spend a spring evening in Katikati? A Comedy Hoedown of course! Yes, that's right folks - the... Read More