News & Results

General Election 2023: Meet your candidates

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

In the lead up to the 2023 General Election on Saturday, 14 October we asked local candidates their thoughts on the importance of physical activity.

Rotorua District Gymnastics Sports Competition 2023

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

14 Primary and Intermediate schools attended the Rotorua District Gymnastics Sports Competition event held at MIGS Gymnasium, Friday 15th September 2023.

Rip, Grip and Whip 2023

Monday, September 25, 2023

Approximately 350 Primary and Intermediate riders, from 18 schools participated in the Rip, Grip & Whip Mountain Bike event held at the Waipa MTB Park, Rotorua on Tuesday 19th September 2023.

Over 100 teams from 15 Primary Schools participated in the CBOP Winter Sports Day, Wednesday 13th of September 2023. Hockey – Smallbone Park, Rugby 10s – Puketawhero Park, Football – Puarenga Park, Netball – Westbrook Netball Courts and Miniball – The Rotorua Sportsdrome.

2023 Bay of Plenty Badminton Champs Year 7 and 8s

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Thanks for the awesome day at QEYC Tauranga on Wednesday 23 August. It was great to have everyone together just before AIMS and there were some awesome games.

Statement from Sport BOP regarding Bay of Plenty Sport Awards

Friday, September 15, 2023

Sport BOP has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the 2023 event as we review the feasibility and structure of the event going forward.

Advisory to RSOs and Clubs re: Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and Regulations

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Spring Fest – a week of free events celebrating our older community

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

In celebration of International Day of Older Persons, a new community-led week of free events is coming to Tauranga Moana, from 1 – 7 October.

Countdown to Zespri AIMS Games

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Tauranga Moana will be bustling next week, with Zespri AIMS Games returning. Tauranga City Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council are providing a free park and ride service for all as a fun way to get around during the games and encourage more sustainable travel.

BOPSS Senior Basketball Championships 2023

Monday, August 28, 2023

Mercury Arena played host to over 30 Secondary School Basketball teams on Friday, 18th August. With 22 teams competing, this tournament is quickly becoming one of the biggest on the Bay of Plenty Secondary School event calendar.

Our People: Abby Furmage

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Let's get to know our Finance and Operations Advisor, Abby Furmage. We found out more about her love of hockey, others ways she likes to stay active and her role at Sport Bay of Plenty.

Eagles Golf Tournament 2023

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Thank you Bay of Plenty Golf for organising and coordinating another successful Eagles Golf Tournament at the Te Puke Golf Club. This is a fantastic event that the Eagles Golf Society continues to support by providing a free to enter golf competition.

BOPSS Senior Badminton Finals 2023

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Bay of Plenty Badminton hosted our Senior Finals on Wednesday, 16th August at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre.

CBOP Amazing Race 2023

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

114 students from 9 schools attended the CBOP Amazing Race held at the Rotorua Lakefront. Students, teachers and sports coordinators all enjoying the day out and thankfully with sunshine.

CBOP Junior Badminton 2023

Thursday, August 17, 2023

18 teams of Year 7 & 8's entered into the event held Wednesday 26 July at the Rotorua Badminton Hall, Rotorua.

BOPSS Badminton Junior Finals 2023

Monday, August 14, 2023

After completing the Junior qualification tournaments in Term 2, Bay of Plenty Badminton coordinated the BOPSS Badminton Junior Finals tournament on Wednesday 2 August.

BOPSS Junior Basketball Championships 2023

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

35 junior basketball teams from 20 Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools took to Mercury Arena on Friday 4th August for the annual BOPSS Junior Basketball Championships.

BOP Squash 2023

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Schools from both the Western and Central Bay regions took part in the Squash event held on Thursday 20th of July at the Geyser City Squash Club, Rotorua.

Netherlands hoping to inspire women and girls during BOP stay

Thursday, July 20, 2023

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand kicks off in Auckland this evening, with our Football Ferns facing Norway in front of an expected record crowd at Eden Park.