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Celebrate Community Spirit: Nominations Open For 2026 Western Bay Community Awards
Friday, 10 October 2025, 9:42 am | TECT
The Western Bay Community Awards are a chance to say thank you — to shine a light on those who uplift others, often quietly and without expectation. More >>
A Welcoming New Base To Connect With The Whenua
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 1:11 pm | TECT
Part of the purpose of Summerhill is to give people the chance of on-farm interaction. The park also supports a range of restoration programmes with volunteer opportunities to be involved through catchment and community groups. More >>
Celebrating Our Local Heroes: Nominations Open For The 2026 Western Bay Community Awards
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 6:58 pm | TECT
The awards shine a light on the individuals, groups, projects, initiatives, and organisations that contribute to a vibrant for-purpose sector in our region. With seven award categories to enter, there are plenty of opportunities to recognise those who go above and beyond. More >>
Delivering Uninterrupted Hockey To The Bay
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 10:49 am | TECT
The turf upgrade included new inline channels, a thicker shock pad and new surface and installation was led by the expert who installed the turfs at the 2024 Paris Olympics. More >>
Celebrating The Western Bay Community Awards 2025 Winners
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 3:14 pm | TECT
Showcasing the 34 finalists and the nine award category winners, the awards recognise significant impact they make across all areas of the not-for-profit sector. This includes events, environmental projects, collaborative initiatives and individual ... More >>
Badminton Is Booming In The Bay
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 11:11 pm | TECT
BOP Badminton’s Community Development Manager, Delwyn Cooper, says the organisation is incredibly proud of the culture it has built over the years. More >>
Empowering The Community Through Financial Support
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:14 pm | TECT
Each year, the organisation delivers more than 5,000 mentoring sessions, providing critical support to individuals and families navigating financial challenges at 12 locations throughout the region. More >>
EVES Open World Tennis Tour Tauranga Returns For 2
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9:58 am | TECT
From 16–22 December, the Venture Developments WBOP Tennis Centre on Parton Road, Pāpāmoa, will host rising tennis stars from across the globe. More >>
Multicultural Tauranga And Ngāi Te Rangi To Host Third Annual Pōhiri For Migrants
Monday, 4 November 2024, 6:56 pm | TECT
This pōhiri is more than a ceremony, it is a symbol of the commitment between Multicultural Tauranga and Ngāi Te Rangi to fostering social cohesion. More >>
Last Chance To Have Say In TECT Election
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 6:00 pm | TECT
Voting is open to all eligible voters within the TECT district (Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty), with online voting available until 12 noon Wednesday 30 October 2024. More >>
TECT Trustee Election Underway
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 7:21 pm | TECT
TECT trustees are responsible for the Trust's strategic direction, ensuring they have governance experience and knowledge of investing and protecting TECT’s capital base, and are future thinkers involved within the local community. More >>
Voting Opens This Week For TECT Trustee Election
Monday, 30 September 2024, 9:25 pm | TECT
Nine candidates are standing for election to fill three available trustee positions. Trustees play a pivotal role in protecting and growing of the Trust’s capital base which allows the returns to be distributed via community grants. More >>
Pacific Vibrancy Coming To Katikati
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:05 am | TECT
The Pasifika Festival in the Bay returns on 2 November 2024, celebrating Pacific cultures with performances, traditional cuisine, and workshops, fostering community connections and cultural pride. More >>
Confirmed Candidates For 2024 TECT Trustee Election
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:45 am | TECT
Nominations for the 2024 trustee election for the TECT Community Trust closed at 12 noon, Wednesday 4 September. The following 9 nominations were received for the 3 vacancies on the Trust: More >>
Nominate For The 2025 Western Bay Community Awards
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:35 am | TECT
The Western Bay Community Awards bring together all those involved in the community and volunteer sector to celebrate and acknowledge their incredible community work, helping make Western Bay one of the greatest places to live. More >>
Nominations Now Open For 2024 TECT Election
Saturday, 17 August 2024, 7:22 pm | TECT
The nomination period is now open and closes at midday on Wednesday 4 September. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Classic Aircraft Trust Has It All
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 9:58 am | TECT
Classic Flyers NZ, the Tauranga-based Aircraft Museum, is a testament to the power of community and shared passion. It's more than just a museum; it's a tribute to the local aviation enthusiasts who came together to preserve a large 1940s hangar ... More >>
Waipuna Hospice Sustained By Community Support
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 10:06 am | TECT
Each year, Waipuna Hospice cares for up to 1,000 patients and supports over 3,000 family members throughout what is usually a very difficult journey. Richard Thurlow, Waipuna Hospice's Chief Executive Officer, understands how important Waipuna Hospice’s ... More >>
Instep Programme Connects Youth To Careers
Monday, 27 May 2024, 4:37 pm | TECT
A major reason young people often struggle to secure their first job is a lack of experience or qualifications. Limited awareness of available job opportunities also restricts their prospects, as they are often only exposed to what is immediately ... More >>
Local Organisation Helps Families Get Their Happily Ever After
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 11:38 am | TECT
Kidz Need Dadz is the helping hand offering support to families in the Bay of Plenty to help them strengthen their relationships with their children and get the best happily ever after ending possible for them. More >>
