Love your library? Become a friend of the library!
Friends of the Tauranga City Libraries is for everyone who is interested in what our public libraries provide for us as they increasingly move...
Laughter, Song and The Hammonds
The summer of 1973 was the beginning of a joyous journey through Otumoetai College and, with it burgeoning friendships which, as time has testified were to last a lifetime.
In Loving Memory: Malcom Kidd (c.1932 – 2019, aged 86)
Malcolm knew I was going to write this column and he briefed me well. There is no space here to list his...
Baywave dials up the fun
Baywave’s dialling up the fun, with the introduction of a bombing platform, plus extended hydro slide hours and more waves.
Manager Mike Page says three...
Wake Up In A Happier, More Vibrant Neighbourhood
OPINION: We spoke about Tauranga’s need for an Urban Strategy in Bay Waka Issue 11 titled ‘Density done well’. Cities around the world are...
Eight Cars Bought from Tony Hammond and Counting
I first met Tony Hammond when my aching knee and my manual car were about to part company...
Driving...
Different Market – Different Thinking Required
Recently we have come off the back of an incredible market. If you were selling then, you didn’t need to do much in order...
Reflecting on creativity and landscaping
Most people have done some landscaping around their property that reflects their creativity, this is great but is often spontaneously inspired and not necessarily...
Teddies on Call at Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department
Emergency Departments are frightening places when you are small, unwell or hurt.
The people you meet seem bigger and if you are in pain it...
Rotary in Action – International Good in Our Own Backyard
Glenys Parton shares her story of meeting Vinna and how Rotary has helped her reunite with her family.