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Tā moko symposium at Te Puia in Rotorua.

Tatiana Kiwi-Knight receives her moko kauae in Rotorua, surrounded by whānau.

The Bay of Plenty Times had an exclusive tour of the new development's apartments and shared spaces.

Stuart Whitaker went along to the latest edition of Te Puke's A&P Show on Saturday

The annual Sikh Sangat Tauranga Parade on Sunday celebrates the birth of 10th Master Guru Gobind Singh JI and showcases Sikh culture.

L.A.B smashed their summer show at Wharepai Domain on Thursday with support acts Troy Kingi and Sir Dave Dobbyn.

Bay of Plenty Times visual journalist Alex Cairns top photos of 2023.

More than 1000 people march in Tauranga protesting 'anti-Māori' policies. Photos / Alex Cairns

Act party leader David Seymour was taking off just as the party was dropping in the polls. Seymour took to the skies in a classic Boeing Stearman bi-plane ahead of a public meeting at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday night. At the same time, the latest 1News Verian poll suggested Act was down two percentage points.

Te Ranga School has marked a significant milestone with the opening of two modern classrooms.

The Te Puke town centre turned into a sea of yellow for the March and Stand event. Photos / Supplied

Te Puke High School students took to the stage to celebrate the range of cultures within the school for the annual Multicultural Performance Evening last week. It was an evening of colour, skill, music and appreciation. Stuart Whitaker went along.

This Bethlehem home won several awards, including the supreme award, at the 2023 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition. Photos / Supplied

The Netherlands football team arrives for training at the Bay Oval and are greeted with a pōwhiri.

Brian Currie’s boat, the Hauraki, was removed from the beach at Pilot Bay on July 10.

More than 300 eager fans flocked to watch their favourite All Blacks players in a public training session at Blake Park in Mount Maunganui.

Tangi for Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Stephen Rota Taiatini causes traffic chaos in Ohope and Whakatane. Photos / Andrew Warner

Cars from everywhere in Whangamata for Repco Beach Hop 2023.

Images of teachers' strike in Tauranga.

The Bay of Plenty 4x4 Club hosted the fourth round of the National 4x4 Trial in Te Puke at the weekend. Photos / Stuart Whitaker

Paeroa turned on the fun at the weekend for the Highland Games & Tattoo. Photos / Kathy Bland

Cyclone Gabrielle has caused widespread damage to the North Island, including severe flooding in the Coromandel region.

Effects of Cyclone Gabrielle in Bay of Plenty.