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.
CBOP Winter Sports Day 2023
Wednesday, September 20, 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.
BOP Southern Chiefs Tackle 5s
Monday, July 17, 2023
On Wednesday 28th June 2023 the BOP Southern Chiefs Tackle 5s Top 4 event was held at Blake Park, Mount Maunganui.