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Celebrating 100 days to go until the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup

A 100-day countdown to the biggest international sporting event that has ever been held in Tauranga has been launched at sunrise with a piece of sand art on Mount Maunganui beach.
Water Watchers Plan now in place

Tauranga’s new Water Watchers Plan takes effect from today.
Sophie Gibson releases powerful video for single ‘Deeper Waters’

Bay of Plenty singer-songwriter Sophie Gibson has released the highly-anticipated video for her latest single, ‘Deeper Waters’, which captures a powerful message about mental health and dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Community projects receive funds to help Tauranga send less to landfill

An early childhood centre, a food rescue group and a project turning waste plastic into pens, clocks and earrings are among the recipients of a contestable fund supporting waste reduction projects across Tauranga.
Tauranga filmmaker wins IYSFF NZ Nationals 2021

A young Tauranga filmmaker’s computer-generated animated film of an astronaut drifting alone through space has taken top honours in this year’s International Youth Silent Film Festival (IYSFF) New Zealand National competition.
Get your pedal ON!!! The Big Bike Film Night 'Feature Series' THE OLD WORLD - Tauranga

Get your pedal ON Tauranga!!
Tauranga City Council resumes services and reopens facilities under Alert Level 2

At Alert Level 2 (from 11.59pm 7 September 2021), Tauranga City Council will be resuming most services and reopening public facilities, but with additional safety procedures in place.
Alert Level 2: All Western Bay of Plenty District Council services up and running with changes

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is preparing to reopen facilities on Wednesday 8 September in Alert Level 2 with a few changes to keep everyone safe.
Council outlines essential services at Alert Level 3

Ahead of the alert level change at 11.59pm tonight, Tauranga City Council reminds residents of essential services provided under Alert Level 3.
The Hittmen: Banging on the bucket drum

With more than one thousand followers on Facebook and YouTube respectively, the Hittmen group are taking over the Bay of Plenty and the online world with their performances.