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Facetime with mum: The Bonthuys family are eagerly waiting the return of mum Nanette who is currently in isolation in Auckland. From left, Jazette, Nanique, Ziaan, Keon and dad Jacques.

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Te Puke woman almost home - but still so far away

29 May, 2020 9:30am

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Rangiuru is one of the Bay of Plenty rugby clubs that has signed up for the Pay it Back campaign.

THE COUNTRY

Time to support grass roots rugby

28 May, 2020 11:00am
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Community asked to pay clubs back for memories they have provided

EmpowermentNZ social worker Georgia Faye-Attwood with some of the pork sausages received last week.

THE COUNTRY

Win-win in pork handout

28 May, 2020 11:00am
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Massive demand for food parcels continues

Western Bay of Plenty councillor Kevin Marsh.

Support local businesses urges councillor

28 May, 2020 9:00am
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Local councillor urges us all to stand together and support each other

Dr Joe Bourne Covid-19 testing at Kiwi Coralle in Te Puke. Dr Bourne is in charge of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board's Community-Based Health Services.

Covid-19 assessment moves to GP surgeries

27 May, 2020 4:00pm
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Decrease in CBAC numbers sees changes to assessment and swabbing processes.

Jellicoe St Bar and Eatery manager Bishal Jung Basnet.

Restaurant patrons returning slowly

27 May, 2020 5:00am
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Some, but not all, regulars have returned to restaurants.

The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council launched a new video safety campaign just before this season's duck hunting season.

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New video hones in on hunter safety

26 May, 2020 9:33am
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Let bad habits die, not your mates, says NZ Mountain Safety Council.

Kim Hothi from Te Puke Four Square where the winning $1 million Lotto ticket was sold. Photo / File

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Te Puke woman has a million reasons to celebrate her birthday

25 May, 2020 4:44pm
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Husband's response to the news: 'I'm going to be smiling all day.'

Define Beauty owner Diana Brooke prepares a client for a microneedling treatment.

'The phone has been going crazy': Businesses welcome clients back

21 May, 2020 2:00pm
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Face to face businesses back up and running under alert level 2.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council utilities manager Kelvin Hill.

Greenwaste, some plastic accepted at recycling centre

21 May, 2020 1:00pm
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There are limits on what will be accepted at Te Puke Recycling Centre next week.

Dr Mathieu Letourneau and Leah Dixon make an assessment at Pahi Tahi mobile Covid-19 assessment service at Ngati Moko Marae last week.

Kaupapa Māori CBACs to continue

21 May, 2020 12:00pm
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Mobile Kaupapa Maori CBACs are open to all

Local duck hunter Lindsay Lyons has just stepped down as NZ Fish and Game Chairman and will head to the Kaituna wetlands to hunt.

Duck hunters will head to their maimais a little later this year

21 May, 2020 10:00am
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Better late than never for duck hunters.

Anann Pineapple Pub owners Leigh Bartosh and Miriam Canty will be opening the bar today.

Warm welcome as bars reopen

21 May, 2020 9:00am
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Bars' customers are sure of a warm welcome.

Te Puke Recycling Centre is open today and Saturday, but is not accepting plastic or greenwaste.

Majority of services available under level 2

21 May, 2020 8:00am
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Safety of staff and the public being safeguarded as council services resume

Lotto has been struck in Te Puke. Photo / File

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Lotto win for lucky Te Puke local

20 May, 2020 9:19pm
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Someone is $1m richer in Te Puke.

Staff at Trevelyan's packhouse give the thumbs up to working under lockdown.

Early, fast adaptations got kiwifruit packhouses running

20 May, 2020 4:00pm
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Covid-19 rules meant the whole way of working had to change for orchardists.

It was back to school on Monday for Te Puke High School students.

School's in: Te Puke High students happy to be back

19 May, 2020 11:58am
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Time to head back to class.

Te Puke Community Garden chairwoman Julie Gray.

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Community garden thrives under lockdown

15 May, 2020 1:00pm
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Te Puke Community Garden has still been providing fresh food for local foodbank.

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EPIC Te Puke: Shop local is the call

14 May, 2020 5:00pm
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EPIC Te Puke chairwoman Sue Peat says post Covid Te Puke can be a more cohesive community

Mark Boyle, managing director of Te Puke Economic Development Group - TP EDG. Photo / George Novak

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District economy has good, strong foundation

14 May, 2020 11:00am
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Primary industry underpins a strong Te Puke district economy.

Lynette Lochhead is retiring after 24 years of retailing in Te Puke.

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Lynette shuts up shop

14 May, 2020 10:00am
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Lynette Lochhead opened her first clothing shop when she was just 17.

Chiefs prop Aidan Ross scores a try against the Blues prior to the suspension of the 2020 Super Rugby competition. Photo: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz

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Chiefs Ross and Harris in race to 50 games

14 May, 2020 9:00am
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Club culture and school-mates attracted Aidan Ross to Te Puke Sports.

The Daily Cafe manager Rochelle Moir at the cafe's pick-up point. PHOTO / JO REHA

Smart restart for Te Puke businesses

7 May, 2020 12:21pm
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Locals start supporting Te Puke businesses as restrictions ease.

Nga Kakano kaiarahi Vicki McNeill and physiotherapist Helena Parry delivering this week's care pack to Mona and Charles Wilson.

Weekly parcels are full of care

6 May, 2020 10:00am
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Recipes are proving to be popular additions to weekly care parcels.

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Harris hopes to repay Te Puke Sports

5 May, 2020 8:36am
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Nathan Harris still has aspirations to pull on the black jersey.

Lei Wang and Sarah Williams with the packs of PPE they handed out in Te Puke.

Covid-19 spread prompts return home

4 May, 2020 3:59pm
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Couple offering to source PPE from China to help locals.

Stupid Robot Fighting will make an appearance on one of the world's biggest sports networks this weekend.

Stupid Robot Fighting to entertain US sports fans

1 May, 2020 9:42am
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Second time on ESPN for Te Puke created combat sport.

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Te Puke workers' final test results negative

30 Apr, 2020 3:15pm
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The Bay of Plenty DHB has also relaxed its visiting policy under Covid-19 alert level 3.

Te Puke Economic Development Group managing director Mark Boyle says localism supports the district as a whole.

Together we can help kick-start Te Puke's economy

30 Apr, 2020 7:00am
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Buy local must be our catchcry, says Western Bay mayor Garry Webber.

Testing of a number of seasonal workers in Te Puke took place at an accommodation provider. Photo / File

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Negative Covid-19 results to Te Puke workers

26 Apr, 2020 11:12am
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Seasonal workers in Te Puke who were tested for Covid-19 have returned negative tests.

Te Puke Gymsport club is hoping to be able to run its annual primary school competition later in the year.

Serious side to toilet roll challenge

26 Apr, 2020 11:00am
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Lockdown hasn't stopped Te Puke Gymsport coaches coaching.

More retail, food options for Te Puke

25 Apr, 2020 10:00am
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Retailers and hospitality businesses will need to play things by ear under level 3.

Te Hemara Pou was unemployed for over 20 years and now works in the kiwifruit industry in Te Puke. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Why Covid-19 is a 'blessing in disguise' for Rotorua homeless

25 Apr, 2020 6:15am
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Accommodation and employment have fallen into place for some former homeless.

Joseph (Hohepa) Bird is remembered on the Chunuk Bair (New Zealand) Memorial, Chunuk Bair Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey.

Remembering a fallen war hero

24 Apr, 2020 9:23am
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Joseph Hohepa Bird left New Zealand with the Auckland Mounted Rifles on December 14, 1914

Mowing at Western Bay of Plenty reserves will resume under Alert Level 3.

What Western Bay will look like under level 3

24 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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Reserves staff, meter readers and key contractors will be at work under alert level 3.

There will be no Anzac Day dawn service gatherings in the Western Bay this year. But we will remember them. Photo / File

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We will remember them: Anzac Day in lockdown

24 Apr, 2020 7:00am
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There are many ways Bay of Plenty communities can still commemorate Anzac Day this year.

Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said testing of 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke would be complete today. Photo / File

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No new cases in the Bay of Plenty, kiwifruit workers tested

23 Apr, 2020 3:21pm
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Testing of 250 seasonal workers will be complete this afternoon.

Different ways the Bay of Plenty rugby season could shape up are being considered. Photo / File

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Bay rugby: Different approach to club season on the cards

23 Apr, 2020 1:01pm
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Bay Rugby will take its lead from the Ministry of Health and NZ Rugby.

Testing of approximately 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke took place at an accommodation provider on Thursday. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Te Puke testing should be 'reassuring' for the community

23 Apr, 2020 11:51am
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Results will be announced on Friday, but there was no evidence the group were exposed.

Mayor Garry Webber is hoping Anzac Day under lockdown will bring out New Zealanders' 'No 8 wire' creativity.

Resourcefulness encouraged for Anzac Day 2020

23 Apr, 2020 11:33am
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Anzac Day committee chairman ready for commemorations in a bubble.

All hunting was banned under alert level 4, but the Government has made a number of exceptions under level 3. Photo / Getty

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Hunters allowed on private land at alert level 3

23 Apr, 2020 10:51am
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All hunting was banned under alert level 4.

Te Puke Sports player coach Matt Wallis.

Rugby not main focus of local coaches

23 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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Te Puke Sports premier team coach hopes there will still be a competition in 2020.

Testing of 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke will begin tomorrow. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Testing for 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke after confirmed case

22 Apr, 2020 6:44pm
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The testing is a precautionary measure.

EmpowermentNZ general manager Scott Nicholson says there has been an almost tenfold increase in demand for food parcels

Te Puke food bank sees demand skyrocket

22 Apr, 2020 11:50am
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Helping Te Puke's homeless during lockdown.

The district's water restrictions have now been lifted.

Te Puke's sprinkler ban lifted

22 Apr, 2020 9:39am
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Western Bay council grateful to residents for conserving water.

Western Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Western Zone controller Eric Newman says level 3 won't look too different for residents. Photo / File

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Fresh mowed lawns on the way in level 3

21 Apr, 2020 6:04pm
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Level 4 will be lifted on April 27 at 11.59pm.

Te Puke Centre Charitable Trust trustee Nicola Cook, left, and chairwoman Karen Summerhays.

Post office reopening date unclear

21 Apr, 2020 10:42am
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Will alert level 3 rules create more demand for postal services in Te Puke?

Blue-grey Staffy Bolt had been missing since January. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Sisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return

21 Apr, 2020 9:16am
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Tears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."

Ngā Kākano Foundation community health staff Ray Wihapi and Karam Hood preparing care packages for distribution.

Ngā Kākano plays part in looking after Te Puke

20 Apr, 2020 3:03pm
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Online fitness classes are just one of the initiatives helping Te Puke through lockdown.

Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation general manager of practice services Phil Back.

Don't put off calling the doctor

18 Apr, 2020 9:00am
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Decline in patients contacting health providers causes concern.

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