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Georgia Lines releases new single and video, ‘Call Me By My Name’

Tauranga-based vocal powerhouse, Georgia Lines, today releases her new single, ‘Call Me By My Name’.
Kendall Elise announces spring tour dates

To celebrate the release of her upcoming album, 'Let The Night In,' Kendall Elise has announced an album release tour across the North Island of Aotearoa.
New Katikati playground officially opened

Katikati’s new playground was officially opened yesterday by Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber who cut the ribbon along with Hineira Jacob and Avoco Director Alistair Young, during a small event for stakeholders and community leaders.
Replacing 100-year-old pipes

Major works are starting on Cameron Road to upgrade the city’s wastewater services.
Fur Patrol announce 21st anniversary tour for their iconic album, PET

The iconic Kiwi band Fur Patrol have announced a seven-date tour of New Zealand in celebration of their landmark debut album, PET.
Digital hub brings benefits to Katikati

Katikati’s new digital hub in The Centre - Pātuki Manawa has fast become a hot spot for people seeking to connect and easily access the technology they need to accelerate their business, learning and participation.
Music Music Music Exhibition – a rich tapestry of vocal tradition

Western Bay Museum’s latest exhibition, Music Music Music opened on July 10 and explores the history of New Zealand’s musical themes from our first international soprano who debuted with Nellie Melba at Covent Garden in 1914 to the soprano from Rotorua who recorded the first waiata in 1927.
Tourism expert appointed new GM of Tourism Bay of Plenty

Tapoi Te Moananui a Toi – Tourism Bay of Plenty is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Tumuaki – General Manager Oscar Nathan.
Kerbside Coach to educate on how to recycle right

Council’s Kerbside Coach is on a mission to help educate the community on how to recycle right.
The Big Bike Film Night 'Feature Series' South: The Tour Te Waipounamu

The Big Bike Film Night is taking the "SOUTH: Tour Te Waipounamu Story" on the road through it ‘Feature Series’ which concentrates on satisfying those cycling enthusiasts that crave even more bicycle drama with full length documentaries on a particular cycling genre.