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Evan Potter says every farmer has paddocks they aren’t making money from.

In this, the final edition of Te Puke Times, we look back at the paper’s 112-year history — a history of telling Te Puke’s stories, serving its community and being its voice.

As 2024 winds down, it’s a great time to look back at everything we’ve been through together as a country, electorate, and community.

Aperformance demonstrating everything from “mischievous glee to moving pathos” has won Te Puke’s Felicity Tomkins one of Australasia’s most prestigious singing competitions.

This week in history beginning December 16

As we come together this Christmas season, let us take a moment to stop and reflect on the ultimate gift, the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

DECEMBER 21 Te Puke Community Market: Jubilee Park. 9am-noon. Over 30 stalls expected.

As 2024 comes to an end, we reflect on the challenges we have faced as a community, including organisations facing the unknown as they navigate uncertain times.

Your community paper for more than 110 years.

This photo of Te Puke Primary School was taken in 1900. It clearly shows part of the roof being clad in corrugated iron on the right, and part, on the left, with tiles. This building was demolished in 1976 when the new school was opened.

Sad news Like many others, I was very sad to hear that NZME was going to shut down 14 community newspapers including Te Puke Times.

Maketū Community Board wishes our community a safe and happy festive season with your families and friends.

Announcing the birth of Jesus, a host of angels greeted the shepherds as they guarded their sheep.

Te Puke’s 2025 Summer in the Park series will reach new levels next month.

As we prepare to say ka kite rā or farewell to 2024, I want to take a moment to connect with you all.

MARKETS

Retail Meat New Zealand’s Great Kiwi Christmas Survey results are in and ham has edged lamb out to become the top choice for New Zealanders’ festive tables.

Christmas is often wrapped in sparkle — bright lights and gifts topped with bows.

Cricket Western Bay of Plenty Cricket

Today is a sad day. This is the final edition of Te Puke Times.

The Te Puke Times supports Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, the Māori Language Commission’s campaign to increase New Zealanders’ te reo Māori vocabulary. This week’s word: Tāne Mahuta: Atua of the forest and all that dwell therein, especially birds.

Merry Christmas Te Puke!

Those looking to establish a Te Puke Kiwifruit Capital of the World heritage hub are working hard to secure the dream of somewhere for locals to celebrate the district.

Poutiri Wellness Centre has put its town-centre street frontage to good use.

Te Puke Sports former All Black Aidan Ross will be on the move after next season’s Super Rugby Pacific competition.

There is excitement and cautious optimism in Maketū after news one of the coastal Bay of Plenty village’s biggest employers has been saved from closing — again.

17 Years Later

Fast-paced and compelling, this contemporary legal drama set in Ōtautahi Christchurch, follows child advocacy lawyer Rebecca Eaton as she navigates her work representing a surrogate mother and advising on a child endangerment case, as well as facing trials in her own life. Professional and personal lines blur as she strives to protect the people she loves and those who have put their trust in her.

The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry

Optimistic, but not out of the woods.