Te Puke’s Own: Katikati Photographer Earns Gold and More at Prestigious Awards
Katikati-based photographer Anna Menendez couldn’t believe her eyes. This month, while watching the livestream of the 2025 New Zealand Institute
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Month: August 2025
Local Kiwifruit Experts Shine at National Horticulture Awards
Five of the horticulture industry’s top achievers were recognized at the New Zealand Horticulture Industry Awards in Wellington, with local
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Te Puke’s “Lets Keep it Local” Campaign: A Beacon of Community Spirit
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities worldwide faced unprecedented economic challenges. Businesses grappled with lockdowns, reduced foot traffic,
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The Engine Room of the Bay of Plenty: How Te Puke Economic Development Group Fuels a Thriving Community
In the heart of the Bay of Plenty lies Te Puke, a town known globally as the “Kiwifruit Capital of
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Building Bridges to Belonging: How One Te Puke Educator is Normalising Te Ao Māori
When Shona Ua-Marsh, the owner of Giggles Te Puke Early Learning Centre, took a group of 50 children on a
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Three Young Innovators Launch Allergy-Friendly Recipe Website
Inspired by a friend’s struggle to find suitable recipes due to dietary restrictions, three students from Ōtūmoetai College have created
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Shona Ua-Marsh: A Local Legacy of Resilience and Aroha
Te Puke Newsweek is proud to share the story of Shona Ua-Marsh, a remarkable local who embodies resilience and community
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Bumper Kiwifruit Harvest Delivers for Growers, Despite US Tariff Talk
It’s been a great year for kiwifruit growers, with a record-breaking harvest now complete and strong returns on the horizon.
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Te Puke Primary Students’ Showquest Success Sparks Joy and Imagination
A group of students from Te Puke Primary School recently won the prestigious Showquest Choice Award at a national performing
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A Day of Growth and Community: Giggle’s Garden Gets a Makeover
TE PUKE — In a shining example of local collaboration, the Vector Group Charitable Trust collaborated on a successful working
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Calling All Te Puke Locals: Let’s Make Our Town Shine!
Te Puke is set to get a major spring clean, and the whole community is invited to get involved. Building
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New Avocado Variety Perfect for Home Orchards
A new avocado variety, the Harricado, is making waves among New Zealand growers. This chance seedling, discovered in Nelson by
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Grow Te Puke: Cultivating a Resilient Kai Community
Join the Grow Te Puke Movement! The Vector Group Charitable Trust is cultivating a more resilient and sustainable community right
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From Te Puke High to the Volcanix: Taylor Kingi’s Rugby Journey Takes Flight
Te Puke is a town known for its golden kiwifruit, but a new kind of gold is emerging from its
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Bay Tropics: A Tauranga Orchard Inspiring Sustainable Growth
A recent visit by the Troppo/Vector Group Charitable Trust to Bay Tropics, an inspiring 9-hectare property in Oropi, has shed
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