Photographs & documents relating to the European settlement of Katikati. Show-and-tell talks with our Heritage Specialists - A regular chance to get a close look at items that are normally locked away and to hear entertaining and informative stories. Free, no booking necessary. Gather in the Okahukura Room in Ngā Wāhi Rangahau: Research Collections on […]
Te Ao Mārama (Tauranga City Libraries), in collaboration with Te Aka Mauri (Rotorua Library), presents this exciting and informative two-part lecture. Sometimes described as “Te Kooti Tango Whenua”, or the land-taking court, the Māori Land Court has a long and chequered past. Maori Land Court Historical Seminar: 10am – 12pm The first section of this […]
Steve Raynor travelled to southwestern Costa Rica to photograph birds, reptiles and insects in 2015. Having started bird photography in the bright sun of the middle east this trip was one of those “you’re not so good after all – are you!” occasions where most of the photos were pretty poor and often did not […]
When: Saturday 16 November 2pm Where: Tauranga Art Gallery, Cnr Willow & Wharf Streets, Tauranga Entry: Free for NZ residents, $7 International Assistant curator Arpège Taratoa offers insight into this exhibition’s concept of duality in Māoridom, gender and colonisation, past and present. Commemorating the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Gate Pa, Te Rangi Haupapa – a […]
When, in 1987, Hugh Wilson, a botanist at Hinewai Reserve, introduced ‘weed’ gorse to grow as a nurse canopy to regenerate farmland into native forest people were not only skeptical but outright angry. Now considered a hero locally and across the country, Hugh oversees 1500 hectares resplendent in native forest, where birds and other wildlife […]
– What is the zero waste movement? Why is waste reduction important? – How zero waste principles can revolutionise your perspectives on living and lifestyle, beyond your rubbish bin. – Innovative examples of waste minimisation policy, practice and thinking from around the globe, and how these might inform community-level waste reduction. – Tips for how […]
As a region we have an opportunity to look at how we see the region responding to this pandemic. The Chamber is hosting a web series that brings local business leaders together to discuss opportunities for the region in a COVID-19 world – where they see the future, or how they would suggest we could use […]
Mackenzie Elvin Public Lecture New Zealanders like to think their democratic system is one of the least corrupt in the world. But the system has a massive blind spot when it comes to political finance and inequality. Wealth has become increasingly concentrated in New Zealand since the 1980s – yet there are no meaningful curbs […]
During adolescence, parts of the teenage brain are “shut for renovations”. This is the part of the brain responsible for controlling the teenager’s moods, for understanding consequences, maintaining focus and for thinking about the well-being of others. Adolescence ends anywhere from 18 to 32 years of age. So whilst you can’t expect teens to be […]
Anthony Byrt is one of New Zealand's foremost writers on contemporary art. He is the New Zealand correspondent for Artforum, and the author of two books: This Model World: Travels to the Edge of Contemporary Art (2016), and The Mirror Steamed Over: Love and Pop in London, 1962 (2020), both published by Auckland University Press. […]
The guest speaker on July 20th is Sam Fellows Sam Fellows is currently on a one-year secondment as the Manager of the Sustainability and Waste Division at Tauranga City Council. In his current role the most exciting project, and the one that consumes most of his time, is the introduction of a kerbside recycling scheme for […]
Magical Landscapes We are pleased to announce our Upcoming Exhibition Opening & Meet the Artist in Tauranga. “Magical Landscapes” – Tut Blumental. Join us and our artist Tut at the exhibition opening with artist talk on March, 11. From 5pm onwards. Please RSVP to: info@theartloungenz.com All welcome. When : 11th March, 5pm - 7pm. Where […]
Tauranga Continuing Education Group aims to provide older people with an opportunity to listen to prominent New Zealanders discussing topics of interest. Many of the speakers come from the University of Waikato and others from business and local organisations. This group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month. Date: Thursday March 3 at 10am Topic: […]
The Tauranga Art Galley invites you to a special artist talk with Dame Robin White at 5:30pm on Saturday 30 July. RSVP is encouraged, please click here to register Robin will be joined by Tauranga Art Gallery Director, Stephen Cleland, to discuss the work in the exhibition Goodbye Bay of Plenty, as well as her major retrospective […]
Toi Tauranga warmly invites you to a morning conversation between Artist and Gallerist, coinciding with Sarah Hillary's exhibition: Dolphin Afternoons. Dolphin Afternoons is a series of intimate, sometimes private scenes rendered small scale. Composed of interior and exterior tableaux, this assembly of new and pre-existing dioramas by Tāmaki Makaurau based artist Sarah Hillary offer glimpses […]
When: Saturday 5th August 2023 11am - 12.30pm Where: Tauranga Art Gallery Cost: Free admission. Refreshments provided. Join Artist Christina Read and Psychologist Dr Mary Grogan for an insightful conversation about art and what it is to be a person. Christina Read’s work is bright, playful, and deeply vulnerable. The UK-born Tāmaki-based artist’s practice spans […]
Embark on an enthralling journey through the world of artificial intelligence, featuring the groundbreaking work of ChatGPT, Weka and the University of Waikato ArtificiaI Intelligence Institute. This talk will showcase the innovative contributions of these AI powerhouses in shaping the future of technology and improving lives worldwide. Be captivated as we explore their cutting-edge advancements and learn how these trailblazers are […]
Has the reality of climate change hit you? Continents, countries, companies, and communities are waking up to this inconvenient truth. Like other future threats we are very slow to realize them and react. The speaker is Dr Florian Graichen, General Manager for Scion’s Bioproducts and Biomanufacturing Areas Honorary Professor University of Waikato, Te Kura Mata-Ao School […]
The Gate Pa Anglican Church is once again offering talks by historical experts with 3 free Pukehinahina Public Lectures. April will be the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate Pa. Talks Sunday 28th January : Battle of Gate Pa Pukehinahina - April 29 1864 with Dr Cliff Simmonds Sunday 4th February : * Battle […]
The Gate Pa Anglican Church is once again offering talks by historical experts with 3 free Pukehinahina Public Lectures. April will be the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate Pa. Talks Sunday 28th January : Battle of Gate Pa Pukehinahina - April 29 1864 with Dr Cliff Simmonds Sunday 4th February : * Battle […]
The Gate Pa Anglican Church is once again offering talks by historical experts with 3 free Pukehinahina Public Lectures. April will be the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate Pa. Talks Sunday 28th January : Battle of Gate Pa Pukehinahina - April 29 1864 with Dr Cliff Simmonds Sunday 4th February : * Battle […]