Ever fallen victim to 'wish-cycling' — when you dump rubbish into the yellow bin and hope for the best? We address some of our nagging doubts by asking the local experts at Tauranga City Council.

Matariki is a cluster of stars that reappear annually, signalling the Māori New Year. Matariki Tauranga Moana events range from fry bread workshops and carving exhibitions to the much-loved kite day.

Holly McVicar grew to appreciate great food while growing up in rural Katikati. After years abroad, she’s returned to the Bay of Plenty to a new life (and vege garden), inspired to share her recipes in this new seasonal column.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or maybe even more when it involves complex feelings. We find out about a course that allows youth to express their thoughts and stories through art.

TLBM is a thriving community hub on a Saturday. In this regular feature, we meet some enthusiastic local stallholders with an array of talents, from cooking to painting, that make the markets such a good time.