Skin In The Game Matters In An Uncertain World
US writer Nassim Taleb puts forward the idea that human societies are becoming more fragile through the systems, rules and regulations we put in...
Transpower in Maungatapu
The existence of 110,000-volt un-insulated lines over Te Ariki Park, owned by Ngāti He hapū, and across Rangataua Bay were installed 60 years ago...
From Aviation Apprentice to Boeing pilot
From Aviation Apprentice to Boeing pilot
The first time I met Paul Ensor was the day I passed my commercial pilots license flight test. With...
From Motiti Island to Hamilton Island Australia
My Island Air and Motiti journey started in 2012. I had been volunteering part time sweeping the hangar and washing planes for Paul, then...
From Motiti to Dash 8 Q300
During the final stages of flight school, I spent most of my free time at Island Air Charter, where I began with sweeping the...
Paul: Part of our whānau
We have known Paul Ensor for over two decades now. Treated with great respect and a mentor over the years. He is whanau.
A flight...
Up, UP and away…to Motiti Island
Motiti Island was the door opener for many a pilot over the years. Early starts, the constant barrage of phone calls, crosswinds and wind...
For The Love Of Flying
As a Tauranga local, my love for machinery and particularly aeroplanes began as a young lad when I would frequently ask to go to...
Tauranga Bay of Plenty Migrant Expo 2018!
Are you a newcomer to Tauranga / Bay of Plenty and want more information to help you settle well and learn about the range...
Treasured Art Auction 2018 – Saturday 10 November – (Archive only)
Run by the Tauranga Sunrise Rotary Club, Treasured Art – the annual art auction and exhibition - is this year proudly supported by Event...
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Western Bay To Consult On Council-led Rubbish And Recycling
Changes to rubbish collection and recycling in Western Bay are to be proposed through Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s 2019/20 annual...
Serious Fun With Eels, Insects And Effluent
More than one hundred students from 10 Bay of Plenty schools enjoyed a day out discovering how to monitor and care for...
Tooth-conscious Toddlers ‘Whakārohia te Māngai, Whakārohia te Hauora’ To Win Oral Health Challenge
Tooth-conscious mokopuna have battled it out to be named the Eastern Bay’s best for healthy mouths.
Sixteen Kōhanga across...
Council Helps Wildlife Tales Fly
Fostering kindness and respect for wildlife is the message behind a donation of children’s books to Western Bay libraries by Western Bay...
Prestigious Fellowship Awarded To Bay of Plenty District Health Board Recipient For Fourth Time...
For an unprecedented fourth time in six years the New Zealand recipient of a prestigious award has come from the Bay of...
Graduates celebrate achievements across the region
More than 1500 students are celebrating their hard work and tremendous achievements at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology's graduation ceremonies this week....
Impact Of Rental Property Tax Change Could Be Huge
The impact of a law-change to ring-fence rental property tax losses could be huge and sudden because owners absorbing loss with no...
National target met after dramatic improvement in tamariki health indicator
Manaakitanga, determination and teamwork are behind the dramatic improvement of a Māori health indicator which has led to a national target being...
Council seeks input on bylaw review
Roosters, bees, parking, cemeteries and speed limits will all be up for public discussion this month as Western Bay of Plenty District...
Commission to assess boundary alteration application
The Local Government Commission has agreed to assess an application seeking the alteration of the boundary between Western Bay of Plenty District...
Extra Rental Standards To Cost $7000 Per House
Papers obtained last week under the Official Information Act show that up to $7000 of extra spending may be required for each of the...
Work Starts On New Cycleway
Work has started on the new cycle trail link between Paengaroa and Rotoiti and it could be opened temporarily for use over the Christmas...
Western Bay Museum Remembers Those Who Served
The true heart of war service is reflected in the current Western Bay Museum exhibition in Katikati to commemorate the centenary of Armistice Day...
Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild Show
Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild Show
Date: Friday to Sunday, November 23-25
Time: 10-4pm, Mount Sports Centre, Cnr Hull and Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui
Displays and demonstrations by invited...
Tenancy Fee Shows Failure of Letting-Fee Ban
The speedy appearance of tenancy fees shows that the attempt to legislate letting fees out of existence has failed, Tenancies War spokesman Mike Butler...
Spring Has Sprung!
Spring has arrived and with it our usual onslaught of orphaned and injured wildlife, mainly baby birds.
Many of these are fledgling birds (usually thrushes...
Karanga Manu – The Call Of The Bird
I’ve always talked to manu (birds); I was raised that way. It was only a matter of time that I would duet with kōkako....
Bizobike Update
Bay Waka has been working with leading e-bike manufacturer Bizobike in Belgium to offer its readers a once only opportunity to purchase e-bikes which...
Tale Of A Deserving Win
You couldn’t find a more worthy or admirable team to win the WBOP Championship other than our Pāpaka U13 Rugby team.
You couldn’t find a...
Friendship Clubs – What We’re All About
Friendship Club members were originally members of Probus, but some clubs in NZ decided to form our own organisation and left the Australian Probus...
Rescue Helicopter Receives Donation
We were very pleased to receive a donation of $500 from the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club (BOP).
This will be well spent on pampering our helicopter,...
New Fish and Chips in the ‘Hood
If you’ve visited the Maungatapu shops recently you probably noticed the new kids on the block, Jacky, Christy and Bowen (4) who have opened...
A Taste of Summer
"Here comes the sun" and that signals lighter fresh healthy dishes to be enjoyed with family and friends.
The following recipe is a festive Lebanese...
Salutations From Ellie The Cow At Walnut Tree Farm
I once heard a spider say “salutations” and some pig seemed to like it, and it kinda took off from there amongst the farm...
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is becoming a common term, but what does it actually mean?
Mindfulness means not to forget.
This can mean being aware of (not forgetting) what’s...
Homemade and Healthy
Our Homemade and Healthy recipe book features 40 fabulous recipes for healthier lunchboxes and shared morning teas - only $25.
Gifted to you from the...
Housing need report galvanises joint action in western Bay of Plenty
Housing need report galvanises joint action in western Bay of Plenty
13 December 2017
It will only get harder for people to own and rent a...
Action On The Water
Through Andy Belcher's Lens
Fast action on the water has always appealed to me as a photographer. It’s visually very appealing with water flying in...
KOHA – The Gift of knowledge
Sir Apirana Ngata once said “It is the taiaha of knowledge that will win the battles for Māori in the future.”
When creator Tommy Kapai...
Bay Venues Goes Extra Mile For Child Safety
Bay Venues is going the extra mile to ensure the road safety of children transported to its OSCAR after-school care and school holiday programmes.
“Extra...
If everyone did their bit
I read a lot of reports on what is happening nationally and across the Bay of Plenty. There is no shortage of matters of...
She needed a hero…so she became one
Was sitting in a Turkish café in Hong Kong recently having a quiet meal and the waiter Nevzat Durmus, sat down and started conversing.
Man,...
Looking For Love Online
Looking for love online is fraught with risk and adventure. In a worst-case scenario, we have heard about people making an overseas journey and...
The technology specialists in town…
If you have never heard of PB Technologies listen up! PB Tech as they are commonly known have been a computer, phone and all...
5 Reasons To Do Business In Whakatane
The Eastern Bay of Plenty is a great place to do business. Technology Support and Supply company Stratus Blue have set up base in...
Recycling right with kerbside glass collections
Tauranga’s first ever, council-led kerbside glass collection service got underway on 1 October 2018.
The service provided to every residential property in Tauranga, is expected...
Transforming Internet Coverage in the Eastern Bay of Plenty
Bay Waka wanted to talk with Evolution Networks Director, Mark Simpson about why he felt their offerings in the Eastern Bay of Plenty were...
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...
TECT – Unexplained
Opinion: In a previous article I concluded by saying, “TECT needs to explain to its consumers why, or if it is prudent for its...
Skin In The Game Matters In An Uncertain World
US writer Nassim Taleb puts forward the idea that human societies are becoming more fragile through the systems, rules and regulations we put in...
