Sun, surf and 320 litres of ice cream a day: Bay booms over holiday season
Businesses say the Mount will need more than the holiday influx to recover.
Businesses say the Mount will need more than the holiday influx to recover.
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The latest member has been revealed completing the full line-up for both teams.
The Black Caps are starting their summer season at the Bay Oval.
The Mount used to have a wild reputation as New Year's Eve party central. But not anymore.
'Covid doesn't know it's Christmas or New Year', says ice cream shop manager.
"My recommendation is to put it in the bin and start again."
One hospitality owner says the sector has been rushed into bracing for Orange.
There are now seven Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB region.
The health board chief is warning people Covid-19 could be in Tauranga this week.
The one-day event was set to be held in Mount Maunganui on January 3.
The power outage began about 6.50am.
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Mount Maunganui residents were treated to quite a show by a pod of orca whales.
Last year's Black Clash in Christchurch sold out and was viewed by 1,057,000 Kiwis on TV.
Those walking up Mauao were treated to a spectacular view at the weekend.
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More businesses are allowed to open under Level 2, but with restrictions.
Local restaurants weigh in on the benefits and downsides to opening again at level 2.
"We need to have a stronger focus on our own."
Several Western Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes have made the Top 100.
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Office relocation included an excess of $9m in safety and environment enhancements.
A man has been taken into custody in Tauranga yesterday evening.
Director of the manufacturer of the truck involved disputes suggestions of 'wrong' wiring.
The incident was reported to police at 10.25am.
'We are pretty booked up all the way till March,' says one Tauranga catering company.
Residents believe bins are too large and there is insufficient kerb space for all bins.