GO LOCAL! Why is it important?
We hit the streets to find out how and why Tauranga residents are supporting local.
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'Surge in separations': Experts expect relationship issues to bubble to the surface
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Park maintenance back in action in level 3
The city has almost 1600 hectares of parks and reserves and 98km of public walkways.
Nominations open for three new trustees on TECT board
TECT is a Western Bay of Plenty organisation that provides support for community projects.
Tauranga foodbank sees huge surge of new clients
A third of people the Foodbank had helped in the last month had never used it before.
Local Focus: Level 3 opening ‘our busiest day ever’
Good news for some as businesses begin to re-open. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Level 3 opening 'our busiest day ever'
Good news for some as businesses begin to re-open. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga man could lose 30-year-old business after huge lockdown theft
The man had owned the business for 30 years in Tauranga.
'I miss my girl desperately': Devastated dad as teen's kidnapper sent to jail
Sister also tells of crying every day as kidnapper is jailed.
Garry Webber - Buy Local must be our new catchcry
NZME has launched GO LOCAL! to encourage people to buy and support local.
Hanging out for takeout? Be safe and spread your support around
COMMENT: Showing respect also important.
GO LOCAL! Professional golfer turns grocery assistant through Covid-19
No golf course, no golf. No golf, no income.
Tauranga couple take lockdown walks to the next level
When alert level 4 came in, all things party-based "ground to a halt".
SH2 between Waihī and Paeroa reopens after stock truck crash
Between 10 to 15 cows were in the river, while others were still trapped in the truck.
Overnight highway resealing to start in Bethlehem
The works will be completed overnight from May 2 to May 7, between 6pm and 6am.
'Massive workload' for building inspectors
"We really have our work cut out for us," compliance manager Barbara Dempsey said.
Te Puke workers' final test results negative
The Bay of Plenty DHB has also relaxed its visiting policy under Covid-19 alert level 3.
Tenby Powell - Our local businesses need our communities to support them
NZME has today launched GO LOCAL! to encourage people to buy and support local.
Website launched to help Bay businesses keep afloat
"Greater use of digital marketing is likely to be the 'new normal'."
'Not expecting this': Man's beloved guitars returned
Guitarist 'so happy' at return of his beloved 'friends'.
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GO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaign
Initiative calls on people to support local businesses.
Motiti Protection Areas approved
The decision directs Bay of Plenty Regional Council to implement new rules.
Tauranga firearms offender avoids prison term
A Tauranga man has avoided a jail sentence for firearm and ammunition charges.
Guitars stolen from Mount Maunganui property in broad daylight
The man was devastated as both the guitars had "huge sentimental" value to him.
Rotorua men create Covid-19 testing video with big response
The pair headed down to Baypark last week to be tested after showing flu-like symptoms.
'Frustrating and needless': Ute gets stuck in sand on Pāpāmoa Beach
"It's just plain stupidity, especially in the middle of the day."
Local Focus: Sikh charity speads south from Takanini to Tauranga
12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sikh charity spreads south from Takanini to Tauranga
12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Share beloved pets with the community
Enter your beloved pet in this year's Pet of the Year Bay of Plenty competition.
Tauranga's council might adopt its Annual Plan late - here's why
'The last four weeks have shown what was planned in that document is unlikely to occur.'
'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruption
In 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.