Local awards for hardworking volunteers in Tauranga and the Western Bay
Thirty finalists and eight winners were acknowledged last night.
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Katikati gig for youth orchestra
Auckland Youth Orchestra plays at Katikati War Memorial Hall on Sunday.
Outdoor experiences on offer at walking festival
This year there are 29 guided walks.
Naked Bike Ride: Why cyclists dared to bare all
Waihī Beach locals saw a blur of naked bodies on bikes whizzing past them.
‘Shockwaves:’ Senior driver concerned over cognitive testing
A senior driver has questioned the fairness of the cognitive tests.
Jazz Fest begins in Katikati
Lucky Strike, Katikatz Jazz Band and Samme and Kane will play at the Jazz Street Party.
Night market brings community together
Ōmokoroa Night Market is planning a special market for Good Friday.
Nightmare on SH2 causing heartache and havoc: Scott Simpson
OPINION: MP for Coromandel talks Western Bay of Plenty traffic.
Museum celebrates local flavours
Western Bay Museum has an exhibition focusing on local food producers
Veteran: Bofors gun is a ‘fitting symbol’
OPINION: Gun serves as a reminder for those who paid the ultimate price.
Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.
In brief: SH2 roadworks; George turns 102; and Coastguard to the rescue
Te Puna to Katikati community news at a glance
Summer snaps of popular beach
The first Waihī Beach Snap Summer Photo Competition garnered 180 entries.
Maddy goes for gold
Guide Maddy Watts is a gold award recipient of the Hillary Award.
Avocado orchard joins flavours festival
The avocado capital of Katikati welcomes new orchard tourism business.
Shedder, biker, gardener...
Waihī Beach Menz Shed members are growing vegetables for those in need.
Busy start to term for Katikati College athletes
Term one sports news from Katikati College.
New mural reflects the region
Katikati has a new mural, this one is installed at Cherry Court.
'Game-changer': Bigger, smarter rescue chopper added to BoP fleet
A new 'top-of-the-line' chopper will service the region.
Batter be there: Pancakes on the menu for students
The combined churches of Katikati are serving up breakfast on Thursdays.
Beach Rd draft concept plan ready for review
The improvements may include raising and widening the first 30 metres of the boat ramp.
Western Bay of Plenty, Katikati news in brief
A quick glimpse into Western Bay of Plenty's community news.
Missing 'tiny house pod' found nearly 100km away
Social media users provided information to help locate the tiny house pod.
Katikati gets jazzed up with street party
The small town is the start-point for the Jazz Festival.
New firefighting recruits needed
The month of March provides opportunities to look into becoming a volunteer firefighter.
A friendly visit
Western Bay of Plenty Friendship Force recently hosted visitors from Tucson, Arizona.
Response from our readers after mystery farmer helps to bale grass
Thank you to the hay baler, says Te Puna residents.
'Ugliest thing in the world': Anti-aircraft gun at RSA village cops flak from residents
'I can’t see how it can be a fitting memorial given those who have died because of it.'
Pot plants in potholes: 'Creative' ploy to get road fixed successful
It comes after roundabout grass was baled by a rogue farmer in the same community.
Prankster takes a dig at council by planting potholes
Potholes become pot plants in Te Puna.
Fishing the big fish for fire brigade
Anglers fished from the shore or boats between Mount Maunganui and Waihī Beach.