Wayne Reid Hangs Up Clippers After 54 Years as Te Puke Barber
Wayne Reid retires after 54 years as Te Puke barber, cutting his final hair on Christmas Eve. A fixture in the community since 1971.
Local Teen's Balloon Sculpting Business Blowing Up Around Te Puke
14-year-old Kieran Groves' balloon sculpting business BalloonO'Mania is booming across Te Puke's event circuit with bookings year-round.
Katikati Steel Artist Marcel Zwezerynen Opens New Gallery Exhibition
Katikati steel artist Marcel Zwezerynen opens The Beautiful Tension at Carlton Gallery — a free exhibition of 16 thought-provoking forged steel works.
Katikati Toy Library Overcomes Carpet Company Collapse
The Katikati Community Toy Library is ready for 2025 after overcoming the collapse of its carpet supplier, thanks to community support.
Local Resident Creates Sustainable Food Forest in Te Puke
Kris Edington's 3.2-hectare food forest in Te Puke demonstrates sustainable syntrophic agroforestry, producing hundreds of plant varieties and promoting so