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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Year: 2025
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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Capture the Heart of Katikati: Your Photos Could Grace the 2026 Calendar!
Katikati, Bay of Plenty – Do you have a passion for photography and a keen eye for the stunning landscapes
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Te Puke Breathes Sigh of Relief as Floodwaters Recede, Revealing Impact of Intense Rain
TE PUKE, Bay of Plenty – July 30, 2025 – After a tumultuous 24 hours of relentless heavy rain and
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Coastal Communities on Alert: Kamchatka Quake Prompts Marine Threat for Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
TE PUKE, NZ – July 30, 2025 – Coastal areas across New Zealand, including our very own Bay of Plenty,
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Te Puke Braces for Deluge: Local Residents Urged to Prepare as Orange Rain Warning Looms
TE PUKE, NZ – Te Puke and wider Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to remain on high alert,
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Another Resounding Success for Te Puke’s Sirens and Services Koha Ice Cream Day!
Today marked a truly successful “Sirens and Services Koha Ice Cream Day” in Te Puke, bringing the community together for
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Sirens and Services: Koha Ice Cream Day – A Focus on Community Safety in Te Puke
Te Puke, NZ – Get ready, Te Puke! This Saturday, July 26th, 2025, the Te Puke War Memorial Hall will
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A Greener Future: Community Planting Day Enhances Lawrence Oliver Park
TE PUKE, Bay of Plenty – Today, a vibrant spirit of unity and kaitiakitanga (guardianship) blossomed at Lawrence Oliver Park
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Te Puke Repertory Society’s ‘Call Girls’ Premieres to Enthusiastic Crowd
TE PUKE, Bay of Plenty – The curtain opened tonight on the highly anticipated premiere of “Call Girls,” also known
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New Zealand Youth Choir Crowned “Choir of the World” at Llangollen with Electrifying 10-Minute Set
LLANGOLLEN, WALES – July 13, 2025 – The New Zealand Youth Choir (NZYC) has once again captured the coveted “Choir
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Discover Te Puke’s Hidden Gem: Raparapahoe Falls!
For those seeking a refreshing escape into nature, Raparapahoe Falls in Te Puke offers a breathtaking experience that’s well worth
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Free Coffee & Support for Parents and Carers in Te Puke!
Are you a parent or carer of a disabled child, neurodivergent child, or a child with health impairments? Join us
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