Meet Kelly from Craniums Tauranga Craniums' stores aim to create childhood memories and Kelly's friendly smiling face when you enter the store sure does do that!  Professor Craniums wanted to make sure every kid got to visit a real toy store - shelves filled with quality educational toys and books to make learning fun - while you can shop online there is nothing quite like...

Have you visited the latest restaurant to call The Strand home?   Norris & Bell - Woodfire Eatery is proving very popular! Opened by the owners of CBK Craft Bar Kitchen Tauranga & CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Rotorua among other well-known eateries. It is incredibly unique & high quality!   Do not make the mistake of thinking...

Have you been down to check out Downtown Tauranga’s latest mural? Created by artist Sam Allen this amazing underwater creation is located in the laneway that links Grey Street to the Spring Street Carparking building… Check out this impressive mural in person and make sure you get some cool selfies!   Check out more of Sam Allen's...

BUY LOCAL. BUY TAURANGA. Meet one of our brave locals If you’re taking a walk down Grey Street in Downtown Tauranga, considering your lunch options, you might not think that one of our city’s most popular, utterly delicious lunch spots is tucked down a small alleyway. Falafel Metro is well worth the find, and walking down the alleyway, it’s clear to see many...

Who’s been to Brooklyn Patio and Eatery lately?  It’s such a magic spot to sit, upstairs or down, and enjoy the view across the waterfront…or to snuggle inside and catch up with friends and family over a drink and some scrumptious food. Some of you may not have met Rohan McCloskey yet. Rohan has owned Brooklyn for 4 years and loves working in the hospitality...