Te Puke News

Te Puke charity walk highlights daily struggles

The best-laid plans don't always fall into place, and that's certainly true of a recent attempt to walk from Auckland to Te Puke. The Hub Te Puke general... Read More

Principal reflects on unexpected career path

Craig Haggo didn't really want to be a teacher. But his mum thought he would make a good one, and said her opinion was one he should listen to. He wasn't... Read More

Community-driven changes in Te Puke election

There have been changes to the area covered by Te Puke Community Board since the last local body elections. The Local Government Commission determined that... Read More

Community hubs key in emergencies

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is encouraging people to get to know their local Community Emergency Hub - before they need it. Recent heavy rain and... Read More

Schools foster talent at the Aims Games

The 2025 Zespri Aims Games start tomorrow with more than 200 students from the wider Te Puke area taking part in Australasia's largest junior sporting event. Te... Read More

Fresh produce initiative launches in Te Puke

The Hub Te Puke has become the first collection point in the Western Bay for a national initiative aimed at making fresh fruit and veg more accessible. Foodtogether... Read More

Model wharenui transforms children's marae visits

A Te Puke educator has created hands-on resources to teach tikanga and kawa, and they are now helping families and teachers across the region and even Australia. Shona... Read More

Manvir Singh Mann's vision for Te Puke community

The start of the local body elections just a few weeks away, but two nominees are already preparing to take their seats. Sally Benning and Manvir Singh... Read More

Te Puke students' Showquest success sparks joy

A group of Te Puke Primary School students has won the Showquest Choice Award at a national performing arts competition. The school won the junior section... Read More

Te Puke's $200,000 plaza transformation complete

Te Puke's Heritage Plaza upgrade is now complete. The refurbishment outside Te Puke Jewellers and My Pharmacy, on Jellicoe St, includes nikau palms, garden... Read More

Two taken to hospital after Te Puke crash

Two people have been taken to Tauranga Hospital after a crash near Te Puke. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Mark Rd at 7.50am. Police... Read More

AA Te Puke boosts team for quicker service

An increased demand for AA services in Te Puke is being met with additional staff. AA Te Puke, based at Te Puke Library and Service Centre, recently expanded... Read More