It’s time to roll up our sleeves, Te Puke! In the spirit of community and with the support of Keep Te Puke Beautiful, we’re kicking off the Great Te Puke
It’s time to roll up our sleeves, Te Puke! In the spirit of community and with the support of Keep Te Puke Beautiful, we’re kicking off the Great Te Puke
In the heart of Te Puke High School, a new project is planting seeds of inclusion, community, and learning. As part of the wider Seed to Plate project, the school
It’s not every day that your passion project catches the eye of someone who shares your vision for a greener, more sustainable world. That’s exactly what happened when Bahareh from
At Te Puke High School, a dedicated group of students on the Enviro Committee is making waves with a range of sustainability initiatives. Since its founding in 2019, the committee
Our team at Vector Group has always been inspired by those who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and forge a new path. So, when the opportunity arose for
A recent article by Stuart Whitakker in the local Te Puke News has put a well-deserved spotlight on a quiet revolution taking root in our town. While Whitakker’s piece brilliantly
Despite a steady drizzle, the Welcome Bay Community Hall was buzzing with excitement at the “Sirens and Services: Koha Ice Cream Day.” The weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of the
Today marks a pivotal moment for Vector Group Charitable Trust and our mission to build resilient, creative, and empowered communities. We are proud to announce the official launch of our
Just a stone’s throw from Waitangi, on the outskirts of Te Puke, lies a local gem: French’s Farm. While the Bay of Plenty is famous for its vibrant green kiwifruit,
The Power Behind the Produce: Vector Group & Te Puke’s Kai Resilience Movement Behind many of Te Puke’s most impactful community initiatives stands the Vector Group Charitable Trust. Their commitment
What a truly magnificent day for Te Puke! Our community came alive today, Saturday, September 27th, 2025, with the vibrant and spirit-lifting Nagar Kirtan – Sikh Parade. The air was
What a fantastic event at the Capitol Theatre in Te Puke today! It truly was so much fun! Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl is a Triumphant Pop Victory
Well, a big shout-out to all the local green thumbs! I spent some time today at the Te Puke Community Garden, tackling a familiar enemy: weeds. Specifically, those pesky invaders
There’s something incredibly rewarding about getting your hands dirty and helping out a good cause. This past week, I had the immense pleasure of spending a day at the beautiful
What a truly wonderful day we shared yesterday at the food forest plant swap! The sun was out, the atmosphere was buzzing with friendly chatter, and we were surrounded by
What an incredible afternoon! Our Great Te Puke Spring Clean & Pizza Party was a smashing success, bringing our community together for an afternoon of cleaning, sharing, learning, and most
From Shared Vision to Shared Harvest: A Day of Partnership at Hairini The greatest asset in any community project isn’t the land or the tools—it’s the people. Today’s event at
We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate a wonderful milestone: the 10th Birthday of the Te Puke Community Garden! A massive WELL DONE to all of the amazing volunteers who have
The Te Puke Coast Lions Garden Ramble 2025 concluded recently, marking another triumphant year for this vital local fundraiser. Beyond the beauty of the gardens themselves, the event provided a
This past weekend, Te Puke was transformed into a moving landscape of local ingenuity as the highly anticipated Gardens on Wheels 2025 event took over Jubilee Park. Part of a






