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Category: History

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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Te Puke

With its location 18 kilometres southeast of Tauranga and a reputation as the “Kiwifruit capital of the world,” Te Puke

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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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