Testing for 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke after confirmed case
The testing is a precautionary measure.
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Te Puke food bank sees demand skyrocket
Helping Te Puke's homeless during lockdown.
Te Puke's sprinkler ban lifted
Western Bay council grateful to residents for conserving water.
Fresh mowed lawns on the way in level 3
Level 4 will be lifted on April 27 at 11.59pm.
Post office reopening date unclear
Will alert level 3 rules create more demand for postal services in Te Puke?
Sisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return
Tears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."
Ngā Kākano plays part in looking after Te Puke
Online fitness classes are just one of the initiatives helping Te Puke through lockdown.
Don't put off calling the doctor
Decline in patients contacting health providers causes concern.
Checkpoints helping to keep Maketū safe
The support for volunteers at Maketū checkpoints has been unreal.
Boards' work goes on despite lockdown
Maketū and Te Puke Community boards can't meet, but members are still working.
Cafe closed, but chef still feeding the masses
No customers, but this cafe kitchen is still smashing out meals.
Principal: 'We do not expect parents to become the teacher'
Children could learn important personal qualities from lockdown experience says principal.
Marae used for cooking meals on wheels
It's just one of the supports being offered by hauora.
Nadia Lim inspires 5-year-old to cook up a storm
WATCH: Luka McNickle could put some people's cooking skills to shame.
Life in lockdown: keeping busy and working
Te Puke's John Scrimgeour and Ashley Peat share snippets of lockdown life.
Businesses, workers navigate job uncertainty
"We will likely hear of further job losses as the uncertainty drags on."
More help on the way for struggling Bay communities
Bay Trust are preparing to help those who are struggling.
Wellness sessions a hit at Sport BOP
Sport Bay of Plenty staff are using virtual wellness sessions to be healthy and connected.
Some schools could re-open on April 29
What happens to schools when the alert level 4 lockdown ends?
Police keep watch over freedom campers
Designated freedom camping sites are being well utilised by campers under lockdown.
Rural communities told to reduce water
Record low river and stream levels in the region.
Fans able to interact with One Love stars in isolation
Tauranga's One Love festival launches an online isolation series for the lockdown.
How Tauranga churches are staying connected and worshipping in lockdown
Local churches are overcoming Covid 19 challenges.
IT, gardening, cooking on Mayor's agenda
Mayor Garry Webber gets things done at home while keeping Council's wheels turning.
Offer of rubbish collection for remote areas
Rural residents in remote Western Bay can opt for rubbish collections from Kleana Bins.
Covid-19: Creative project to keep occupied in lockdown
Prizes are up for grabs for a design and build competition with recyclable materials.
'Desperate' Te Puke woman stuck in Peru amid pandemic
Her next flight is in May, but her husband suspects that too could be cancelled.
Eight Kiwis on charter flight to Auckland from South America
Eight Kiwis have been brought home from South America.
Dressing up and training despite Covid 19 lockdown
Te Puke's Mitsi Weyers takes lockdown one day at a time with crazy fun and staying active.
Covid-19 testing centre to move from racecourse to Baypark
The testing centre is on the move.
Hair shave raises money for worthy cause
Chris Boudet has once again shaved her hair for Shave For a Cure.
Connection and positivity aiming to be spread
Te Puke Community Board has activated its Te Puke Community Response team.
Police give Te Puke lockdown reminders
Te Puke gets used to lockdown restrictions.