Beyond the Orchard Gate: Gardens on Wheels Celebrates Te Puke’s Horticultural & Creative Excellence
Te Puke, globally recognised as the Kiwifruit Capital of the World, recently proved its horticultural expertise extends far beyond the
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Kiwifruit Capital: A Glimpse Beyond the Orchard Gate
The Te Puke Coast Lions Garden Ramble 2025 recently concluded, offering a beautiful counterpoint to the professional horticulture that defines
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Pawsitive Fun: Western Bay Wander Walks Kick Off at Te Puna Quarry Park!
Paws at the ready, pooches! Summer is officially on its way, and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is
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The Green Legacy: Investing in Future Food Security
Building a Resilient Tauranga, One Forest at a Time The future of food security isn’t just about what’s planted this
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Sparkle Lights Up Our Kiwifruit Capital!
The Capitol Theatre, soon to be the heart of the Experience Te Puke Kiwifruit Capital of the World heritage hub,
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Golden Sunlight and Golden Hearts: Te Puke’s Nagar Kirtan Parade, A Day of Community Shine
Here in the Kiwifruit Capital of the World, we often talk about abundance—the abundance of our harvest, the rich, fertile
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Te Puke’s Community Spirit Shines at the Great Spring Clean
As the undisputed Kiwifruit Capital of the World, Te Puke’s success is rooted not only in its fertile land but
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Get Ready, Te Puke: The Great Te Puke Tidy Up Is Here!
This spring, Te Puke is getting a major clean. What was once a single-day event has now been expanded into
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A Final Chapter: Te Puke’s Historic St Andrew’s Church Closes Its Doors
A significant piece of Te Puke’s past is set to close its doors permanently. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, a steadfast
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Blackbird Records & Cafe: The Must-Visit Tourist Gem and Te Puke’s Best Coffee
When you’re exploring the sunny landscapes of the Bay of Plenty, it’s easy to be drawn to the big-ticket attractions.
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Sam and White Strawberries Podcast
I want to extend a huge, heartfelt thank you to Sam from the White Strawberries Podcast. It’s not every day
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Splashing News! Bay Venues to Manage Te Puke and Katikati Pools
Great news for our community! We are thrilled to announce that Bay Venues has been awarded the contract to operate
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Connecting Community for Food Security
Your Digital Hub for Local Kai Resilience In an increasingly connected world, having a central online hub for community information
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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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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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