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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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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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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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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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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