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Former Te Puke fire chief Glenn Williams presented with KSM
Accolade announced in this year's King Birthday Honours

Western Bay of Plenty District Council looks to reduce number of council seats
Representation review out for consultation.

Te Puke Intermediate embraces Wig Wednesday
Student Kyrian Atkinson's heartfelt words resonated with the school community.

Time for a home security check with warmer weather
There have been 10 burglaries in the district in two weeks.

Artist Marie Brown's work on display
Brown says her greatest achievement is satisfaction from positive comments.

Te Puke identity receives highest Lions honour
Michael Jones' service has been 'nothing less than outstanding'.

Western Bay-wide Climate Action Festival this month
Week of educational workshops, inspiring talks and engaging activities

Exploring health apps with DORA
No booking is required to find out what the apps can do.

No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris
A former All Black played football for Te Puke Intermediate.

Man accused of violent attack fights extradition to Australia
He is accused of attacking a man at a hospital.

Maketū teen surf ripper's big year
Newdick's Beach is Jayda Bramley's favourite surfing spot.

Kaituna's first waka in a century
A pilot project looks to foster reconnection with the awa.

Te Puke celebrates 65 years since kiwifruit got its name
New town crier and citizen of the year revealed.

Theatre thoughts from Te Puke Repertory Theatre
Are you a budding director? Te Puke Rep is looking for you.

Te Puke beauty queen's latest odyssey
Jerrie-Lee Ngareta Hill shared her Kiwi culture while in Mauritius.

Daffodil Day: Cancer Society readies for year's biggest fundraiser
Appeal tables will be out on Friday.

More Te Puke events added to BOP Garden & Art Festival
Gardens on Wheels a new event for the town

One-stop sporting hub for BoP a step closer
The Bay of Plenty Movement HQ is one step closer to reality.

Jorja Mouat joins Aotearoa Flag Ferns in Finland
The code will be part of the lineup at the 2028 LA Olympics.

Transformative dirt bike therapy programme thriving in rural Te Puke
Youth Encounter celebrates three years in Paengaroa.