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Cathy Klouwens
May 20, 2025
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The Mercury Twin Cinemas is proud to announce the return of the French Film Festiv...
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Cathy Klouwens
April 24, 2025
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This May and June, Whitianga will host the inaugural Peninsula Writers Festival, a...
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Cathy Klouwens
February 27, 2025
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Rubbish and recycling collection dates 2025
Council Updates
If you need to know when the weekly 2025 rubbish and recycling collection dates ar...
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Cathy Klouwens
April 11, 2025
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What is there to do in Whitianga?
Lifestyle Stories
If you are heading to the Coromandel Peninsula, Whitianga is definitely worth a vi...
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Kat Neilson-Jones
March 18, 2024
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Tips for making delicious Hot Cross buns this Easter
Lifestyle Stories
Do you dream of making delicious light Hot Cross Buns every year but just seem to ...
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Wāhi Tukurua - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Trust
April 09, 2025
Every Bite: Helping Mercury Bay Households Cut Food Waste
Community Stories
Food waste is a growing issue in Aotearoa, but a programme delivered by the Zero W...
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Cathy Klouwens
March 14, 2025
Brett Howes: Bringing Nature and Adventure to Local Literature
Community Stories
Inspired by the natural world and Project Kiwi, Opito Bay based author Brett Howes...
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Cathy Klouwens
March 01, 2025
Whitianga Oceans Festival Taking a Break until 2026
Event Stories
The committee of the iconic Whitianga Oceans Festival have announced that the even...
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Events
March 01, 2025
Music line up for A Taste of Matarangi Festival 2025
Event Stories
Foodies and music lovers the countdown is on to A Taste of Matarangi festival on t...
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Wāhi Tukurua - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Trust
January 17, 2025
Wahi Tukurua – Building a Sustainable Future, One Step at a Time
Conservation Stories
The Wahi Tukurua volunteer team are kicking off 2025 with a keen focus on waste mi...
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Cathy Klouwens
December 09, 2024
Excitement is building in Whitianga as the town prepares for the Whiti Beach Meet,...
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Cathy Klouwens
December 07, 2024
Whiti Beach Meet calling for registrations
Event Stories
Car enthusiasts and fans of retro vehicles are in for a treat this summer as the W...
