Two Northland women train to become New Zealand's first footcare assistants, tackling diabetes-related amputations.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is hosting six June workshops on local government reorganisation, with five possible merger scenarios on the table.
Katikati's Katichat event on 17 June will showcase local volunteer groups during National Volunteer Week — more organisations still needed to register.
Nominations are open until 30 June for the 2026 Katikati and Waihī Beach Community Business Awards, with new judging and 11 categories.
A new art exhibition showcasing local Bay of Plenty artists has opened at The Arts Junction on Main Road, Katikati. Entry from $8.
The NZ Blood Service Mobile Blood Drive will be at Katikati War Memorial Hall on 2–3 June — book your appointment online before you go.
A mid-winter gymkhana and show jumping event is set for 21 June in the Katikati area. Contact KAP.EQUESTRIAN@GMAIL.COM for more information.
Kai Resilience maps crop swaps, food forests, community gardens and kai projects across Aotearoa — a Vector Group Charitable Trust programme. List free.
Vector Group Charitable Trust (CC45966) builds kai resilience, regional directories and digital tools from Te Puke. Here's how Te Puke Today fits the network.
Te Puke's Capitol Theatre reopens with exciting events and community engagement after three years of closure.
Russell Lowe, renowned for kiwi breeding, honoured in King's Birthday Honours for contributions to horticulture and the kiwifruit industry.
Kai Resilience maps crop swaps, food forests, community gardens and kai projects across Aotearoa — a Vector Group Charitable Trust programme. List free.
Ngāti Manawa aims to establish a forestry bio-hub to reverse economic decline in Kaingaroa and Murupara, potentially bringing new jobs.
Ngāti Manawa seeks to establish a forestry bio-hub in Bay of Plenty to create jobs and revitalise the local economy.
Get the latest on Western Bay's summer activities, library hours, and more. Find details for a fun and relaxing holiday season.
Recent colour-coded school reports raise concerns among principals about their simplicity and effectiveness.
Labour and the Greens argue the Employment Leave Bill will harm thousands of workers, promoting insecure work conditions.
Tertiary Education Commission reports a decrease in job website users after a $21.7m project.
The Firearms Safety Authority rebukes a firearms lobby group over allegations of police bullying and standover tactics.
H5N1 bird flu raises concerns for native wildlife as experts warn of potential catastrophic impacts.
Greenpeace argues that NZ First's pledge for oil and gas funding should be redirected to renewable energy initiatives.
Bulls School reports significant disruption due to the theft of copper pipes, affecting heating in classrooms.
Tourism operators are concerned about the impact of bird flu on New Zealand's vulnerable bird species.