New kiwifruit initiative gives back to community
At the same time, it aims to address the labour shortage in the kiwifruit industry.
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Tauranga City Council wants to hear from locals who love skateparks.
Local Focus: Pest checks on boats are ramping up as weather warms
Biosecurity officers to patrol Bay of Plenty boat ramps to stop the spread of pests.
22 liquor stores: Town proposes ban on new bottle shops
It is hoped the move will curb some of the alcohol harm already affecting the town.
Community board illuminating dark places
Trial could see rollout of solar lighting throughout Te Puke
Business Park start a major economic boost
Up to 4000 jobs could be created at the Rangiuru Business Park.
Fingers crossed for Te Puke's Christmas in the Park
Trust keeps eye on alert levels as it plans December events
Search is on for Te Puke's citizen of the year
Award honours the memory of Lorna Treloar.
Fingers crossed for fireworks
The support for the fireworks gala has been brilliant.
Portia Woodman's surprise visit
Te Puke hopefuls were put through their paces by international rugby start Portia Woodman.
Event planning continues
Alert levels will dictate which events go ahead, and how they will look.
Seeka's $20m investment in packline, coolstore under way
New facilities are expected to be in use by next year's kiwifruit harvest.
Refurb time for Maketū community centre
Community centre's $60,000 refurbishment starts with internal demolition
Quack team rescues duckling from drain
Fishing net used to rescue wayward duckling
MP gets second shot in Te Puke
Vaccination the way to keep Kiwis safe and stop yo-yoing in and out of lockdowns says MP
Pool, dog park part of consultation
A new dog park in Te Puke will be a first for the district
Plenty of reasons to learn te reo Māori
Tutor predicts a big spike in those who are comfortable speaking te reo Māori
Will Te Puke roast the opposition?
Players keep fitness levels up during alert levels 4 and 3.
Fruitful career switch after redundancy hits hard
Jerome went kiwifruit picking when he lost his job in the travel industry.
Fork yeah! Drive-through vaccination staff greeted by unusual sight
BOP drive-through vaccinating clinic greeted with an unusual sight.
Goal is to build on community's strengths
Sustainable options are important in wellbeing and resilience work
Mask or pass? Students decide as schools return
Face-to-face learning at schools and early childhood centres is under way in the Bay.
Te Puke back in businesses after lockdown
Customers keen to get their coffee and food as businesses reopen.
Pātaka kai project to benefit from funding
A range of organisations will benefit from this year's Matching Fund allocations.
Multiple injuries after van and truck crash near Paengaroa
Five ambulance vehicles attended the incident and treated eight patients.
Tournament week cancellations tough on students
Hopes are for alternative events after AIMS Games cancelled for a second time.
Lockdown adds to pressure of moving
Family are feeling the pressure to move quickly as Covid-19 uncertainty remains.
Te Puke events hit by snap lockdown
Play season cut short, school and cancer events couldn't go ahead
Volunteer becomes employee with dual crew rollout
Te Puke at tail end of double crewing initiative
The lockdown trials of a supermarket manager
Customers refusing to wear masks have been refused entry into supermarket