Shona Ua-Marsh: The Heart of Te Puke’s Business and Community
In Te Puke, our local business landscape is shaped by people with vision and heart. Shona Ua-Marsh, the founder of
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A Golden Legacy Finds a Home: Te Puke’s New Heritage Hub Celebrates Kiwifruit and Community
Te Puke has long been globally recognised as the “Kiwifruit Capital of the World,” a title earned through the grit,
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Discover Ōmokoroa: From Sleepy Seaside to Thriving Coastal Hub
Perched on a long, slender peninsula stretching into the picturesque Tauranga Harbour, Ōmokoroa has evolved into a highly sought-after destination
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Discover Oropi: Where Rural Life Meets an Ecological Treasure
Nestled in the rolling hills to the east of Pyes Pa, Oropi is a long-established rural community that offers a
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Discover Paengaroa: A Rural Heartland with a Global Beat
Nestled just east of Te Puke at the terminus of the Tauranga Eastern Link motorway, Paengaroa is a testament to
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Discover Pongakawa: A Rural Community on the Rise
Pongakawa is a small rural community in the Western Bay that beautifully embodies the dynamic evolution of New Zealand’s countryside.
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Discover Pukehina: A Coastal Gem with a Dual Personality
Tucked away in the Te Puke-Maketu Ward, Pukehina Beach is a small coastal settlement that holds a special place in
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Discover Te Puke: The Vibrant Heart of the Kiwifruit World
Located in the eastern region of the Western Bay of Plenty, Te Puke stands as a dynamic and rapidly growing
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Discover Te Puna and Minden: A Community with Breathtaking Views
As growth extends from the urban centres of Tauranga City and Ōmokoroa, the community of Te Puna and Minden is
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Discover Upper Pyes Pa: Where Rural Life Meets Epic Adventure
Upper Pyes Pa is a unique and intriguing area that sits on a geographical and administrative crossroads. While the lower,
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Discover Waihī Beach: A Classic Kiwi Coastal Town
Sun, sand, and sea—Waihī Beach is a quintessential coastal town that embodies the very best of the Bay of Plenty’s
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A Seedling from the East: The Humble Beginnings
The story of New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry doesn’t begin in the fertile volcanic soils of the Bay of Plenty, but
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Unearthing Te Puke’s Past: A Journey Through Time
Nestled in the heart of the Bay of Plenty, Te Puke is renowned as the “Kiwifruit Capital of the World,”
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Beyond the Kiwifruit: A Journey Through the Heart of the Western Bay of Plenty
Often celebrated as the “Kiwifruit Capital of the World,” the Western Bay of Plenty town of Te Puke holds a
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Discover Katikati: The ‘Eden of the Bay’ and New Zealand’s Mural Town
Nestled at the northern end of the picturesque Tauranga Harbour, Katikati, lovingly known by some as the ‘Eden of the
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Discover Maketu: Where New Zealand’s Past Meets the Coastal Present
A Journey to Maketu: Where History and Coastline Converge Maketu, a small coastal town perched on the stunning Okurei Point,
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Discover Matakana Island: A Secluded Paradise with a Strong Cultural Heart
Stretching like a long, flat sentinel between Tauranga Harbour and the vast Pacific Ocean, Matakana Island is a place of
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