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Te Puke Today – 13 October 2026

14 Oct 2026

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Hear ye, hear ye! A fond farewell to our beloved Town Crier, Mike Jones

13 Oct 2026

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Michael (Mike) Jones, a much-loved and deeply respected member of our Te Puke community. For more than 30 years, Mike was the familiar face,...

What We’ve Been Up To At Mac Engineering – 10 Years and Counting

17 Sep 2026

It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Greg took over Mac Engineering. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers who have been part of the journey. We really appreciate ...

Fresh New Look for Te Puke War Memorial Hall Online

04 Sep 2026

Planning a meeting, celebration, sporting event or large-scale function in Te Puke has just become a whole lot easier, with the launch of the newly upgraded Te Puke War Memorial Hall website. Thanks t...

NEW TO THE HALL – TE PUKE TAEKWONDO!

04 Sep 2026

We’re excited to welcome a brand-new regular user to the Te Puke War Memorial Hall – Te Puke Taekwondo! Tauranga Taekwondo is bringing its training programme to Te Puke, with the new club officially o...

NEW TO THE HALL – FIYA DANCE ACADEMY!

04 Sep 2026

We’re excited to welcome another new regular user to the Te Puke War Memorial Hall – FIYA Dance Academy, bringing Pasifika Dance and Hip Hop to Te Puke! FIYA – Faith • Identity • Youth • Activation – ...

September is Wills Month – A timely reminder to check that your will still reflects the people, causes and community that matter to you.

31 Aug 2026

This month, create a will or update your existing will for FREE* when you include a gift to Waipuna Hospice or Acorn Foundation. WHAT IS WILLS MONTH Wills month is a timely reminder to check that your...