No 1 Rd upgrade to begin next week
No 1 Rd work begins, reducing lanes and causing significant delays.
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Summer in the Park returns with more fun and activities
COLAB seeks more groups for the event.
Join us for Te Puke's AGM with guest speaker on NZ dotterel
Win a framed hoiho painting at Te Puke AGM raffle.
Yorkshire native's journey: from Ōpōtiki to Tonga and back to Te Puke
Frederick Langdale came to New Zealand in 1893.
School holiday crime tips: keep your home safe while you’re away
Five arrested for bail breaches; school holidays prompt crime prevention tips.
Acorn Foundation grants help Te Puke organisations
Focus on food security: Acorn's Vital Impact Fund aids seven organisations in need.
Nagar Kirtan: A vibrant display of community spirit and culture
Sikh Parade draws 6000, with food stalls and a shorter route enhancing the experience.
Dancer Kiah Hungerford performing internationally and heading to The Conservatory
Chipping away at countering stereotypical view of boys who dance.
Rev Ruth Dewdney’s time as Te Puke’s Anglican vicar is coming to an end
Highlights have very much outweighed the lowlights
Colour and tradition combine for parade
The parade features processional singing of holy hymns.
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
School celebrates first special needs representative at AIMS Games
Te Puke's Charlie Ward ran the cross country and is competing in indoor bowls.
Cyclone recovery fund to assist with Western Bay road repairs
Several roads were damaged early in 2023.
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.
'I can rent it to anyone I want': Builder censured for letting tenants live in shed
Board says the Bay of Plenty builder showed a 'disregard for regulation'.
Ideas sought for new playground at Paengaroa
The $180,000 playground will be built at Conway Rd Reserve.