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Accommodation and employment have fallen into place for some former homeless.
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We will remember them: Anzac Day in lockdown
There are many ways Bay of Plenty communities can still commemorate Anzac Day this year.
No new cases in the Bay of Plenty, kiwifruit workers tested
Testing of 250 seasonal workers will be complete this afternoon.
Testing for 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke after confirmed case
The testing is a precautionary measure.
Boards' work goes on despite lockdown
Maketū and Te Puke Community boards can't meet, but members are still working.
Nadia Lim inspires 5-year-old to cook up a storm
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Life in lockdown: keeping busy and working
Te Puke's John Scrimgeour and Ashley Peat share snippets of lockdown life.
Businesses, workers navigate job uncertainty
"We will likely hear of further job losses as the uncertainty drags on."
Farmers getting the job done during lockdown
"It is reminding people of how important food production is to our country."
Wellness sessions a hit at Sport BOP
Sport Bay of Plenty staff are using virtual wellness sessions to be healthy and connected.
Daughter's heartbreak: Kiwi woman blocked from Australia to see dying father
Australia wouldn't allow entry for daughter to see dying dad.
Some schools could re-open on April 29
What happens to schools when the alert level 4 lockdown ends?
Police keep watch over freedom campers
Designated freedom camping sites are being well utilised by campers under lockdown.
How Tauranga churches are staying connected and worshipping in lockdown
Local churches are overcoming Covid 19 challenges.
IT, gardening, cooking on Mayor's agenda
Mayor Garry Webber gets things done at home while keeping Council's wheels turning.
Offer of rubbish collection for remote areas
Rural residents in remote Western Bay can opt for rubbish collections from Kleana Bins.
Google Maps lockdown data reveals Bay of Plenty movements
Google Maps has compared location data from the lockdown to values earlier in the year.
Covid-19: Creative project to keep occupied in lockdown
Prizes are up for grabs for a design and build competition with recyclable materials.
Armed Offenders Squad cause traffic diversions in Te Puke
Facebook was abuzz with chatter this morning of cars being diverted.
'Desperate' Te Puke woman stuck in Peru amid pandemic
Her next flight is in May, but her husband suspects that too could be cancelled.
Eight Kiwis on charter flight to Auckland from South America
Eight Kiwis have been brought home from South America.
Dressing up and training despite Covid 19 lockdown
Te Puke's Mitsi Weyers takes lockdown one day at a time with crazy fun and staying active.
Hair shave raises money for worthy cause
Chris Boudet has once again shaved her hair for Shave For a Cure.
Connection and positivity aiming to be spread
Te Puke Community Board has activated its Te Puke Community Response team.
Police give Te Puke lockdown reminders
Te Puke gets used to lockdown restrictions.
Neighbourly connection encouraged
Neighbours Day Aotearoa is encouraging people to have conversations with their neighbours.
Firefighters ask people to be extra careful
With more callouts and facing Covid-19, 2020 has busy so far for firefighters.
Eight Covid 19 cases in Bay of Plenty DHB
The number of cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB has risen from six to 10 in 24 hours.
Truck hits large fallen tree on highway
The crash was on State Highway 33 between Maniatutu Rd and Allport Rd.
Zero rates rise - councillors' agreed goal
Chairman Doug Leeder said the general rates decision to gives "certainty" to ratepayers.
Coronavirus: At risk Bay councillors steer clear of council
Some councillors are already taking matters into their own hands.
Teen swimming for a cause close to home
"We are so very proud of him and behind him all the way:" Principal.
Coronavirus: Fingers crossed for Europe-bound kiwifruit crop
A total of 155 million trays of kiwifruit are expected to be picked this year.