Young at Art Morning Classes
2025-10-10 10:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Friday Adult Classes 10 am – 1 pm: Click for info
This is for those who are looking for more time to learn, improve their skills, seriously play and dig a bit deeper
Suitable for beginners – experienced levels .Classes held during term time.

Dates: Friday mornings
Cost: – Casual 3 hour sessions are an option at $66 each
Check for term fee

To register :
Phone: 022- 194 6615 (Joyce)
Email: youngatartdownunder@gmail.com

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Group
2025-10-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Members of the group meet at the Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Visitors are welcome.
Meets:- Second & Fourth Fridays; 10am – 3pm
Facebook link
For more information contact:
Email: taurangaquilters@gmail.com

ESOL Tutor Training - Course 1
2025-10-10 12:30 - 15:30 | Suite 5, 212 Chadwick Road Greerton, Tauranga
Work with new migrants/refugees in our Community. “Kindness knows no Boundaries”
The course is designed for 60 hours of part-time study.The Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and English Language Partners is accredited to deliver it.
Introductory training
20 hours training sessions (minimum)
14 hours independent study
Practical tutor training
26 hours preparation, tutoring and evaluation
Receive an NZQA Course approved Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring.
Learning outcomes
Volunteer ESOL home tutor trainees will be able to:

Support learners as they settle in New Zealand
Maintain an informal one-to-one English language support programme
Assist adult language learners to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
Assist adult learners to participate in their local community
Evaluate their own and their learner’s performance

For details and to enrol:
Phone: 571 4181
Email: bayofplenty@englishlanguage.org.nz
Website: www.englishlanguage.org.nz
Address: Suite 5, 212 Chadwick Rd, Greerton, Tauranga
2026 1st Course starts 13th February 2026
2025 2nd Course starts 1st August 2025

ESOL Tutor Training - Course 2
2025-10-10 12:30 - 15:30 | Suite 5, 212 Chadwick Road Greerton, Tauranga
Work with new migrants/refugees in our Community. “Kindness knows no Boundaries”
The course is designed for 60 hours of part-time study.The Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and English Language Partners is accredited to deliver it.
Introductory training
20 hours training sessions (minimum)
14 hours independent study
Practical tutor training
26 hours preparation, tutoring and evaluation
Receive an NZQA Course approved Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring.
Learning outcomes
Volunteer ESOL home tutor trainees will be able to:

Support learners as they settle in New Zealand
Maintain an informal one-to-one English language support programme
Assist adult language learners to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
Assist adult learners to participate in their local community
Evaluate their own and their learner’s performance

For details and to enrol:
Phone: 571 4181
Email: bayofplenty@englishlanguage.org.nz
Website: www.englishlanguage.org.nz
Address: Unit 5, 212 Chadwick Rd, Greerton, Tauranga
2025 1st Course starts 14th February 2025
2025 2nd Course starts 1st August 2025

ESOL English Classes
2025-10-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Multicultural Tauranga, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
FREE ESOL English classess
Conversational English classes –Thursday from 10 am to noon – Walk in
ESOL CLASSES
$40 per term – Vocabulary, reading, grammar and writing on Friday 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
ESOL CLASSES
$40 per term – Vocabulary, reading, grammar and writing on Monday 6.30 pm -7.30 pm
​To register for the English class, please email to enquiries@trmc.co.nz with your full name, phone number and which class would you like to attend.
For new students, first time for free then you need to pay $5 for each class after that, or $40 for the Term.
Venue: Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Contact Multicultural Tauranga
Phone: 571 6419
Email: enquiries@trmc.co.nz
Website: http://www.trmc.co.nz/

Beginners Upholstery Workshop
2025-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Welcome Bay
Beginners workshops are back ! Do you want to learn some of the important fundamentals to upholstery ?
Fundamentals that will give you a professional finish ?
Learn webbing, corner pleats , buttoning , the correct way to attach fabric.
Also learn to strip piece down safely using correct tools.
The best part is using the pneumatic staple gun .
Come and enjoy a relaxed, fun, small group. Based in Tauranga in Welcome Bay.When: Day and evening workshops . Either 6 hours on one day or 2 evenings Send email of interest , what piece you would like to cover and I’ll forward all the details.chairup.upholstery@gmail.comWhat: BYO simple piece . BUT ** No large armchairs or couches.
Cost: $150
Where: Located Welcome Bay
Send email of interest , what piece you would like to cover and I’ll forward all the details.
Contact Paula:
Phone: 027 252 4414
Email: chairup.upholstery@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bopupholsteryclass/

Bush Skills for Women
2025-10-11 08:30 - 2025-10-12 15:30 | Whakamaramara
Enjoy the outdoors !
Two days. Saturday 11th October plus Sunday 12th October 2025 8.30am – 3.30pm in the Whakamaramara area.
Learn or refresh valuable skills for enjoyable and safe tramping and meet women with similar interests!
The aim is to give women the confidence to tramp and navigate the bush.
Topics include:

trip planning
equipment
risk management
map reading
dealing with river crossings
basic navigation
basic first aid
survival
and more….

On the second day, the groups puts the theory into practice with a bush walk.
Cost: $150
For more info & to enrol contact Anja Morris:
Phone: 027 725 0567
Email: anjaoutdoors@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorskillsbop/

Taijiquan & Qigong
2025-10-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Kulim Park, 101 Kulim Avenue, Otumoetai, Tauranga
Join the Taiji/Qigong group. All welcome.
Days: Saturdays and Wednesdays
Time: 9am
Place: Kulim Park on the beach by big rock.
Cost: Free
Contact Petro for further details.
Phone: 021 751 665

Bread Making - All types
2025-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Oropi
Begin your bread-making adventure today !
Chiabatta & brioche, French bread, sourdough, wholemeal milk and honey bread…..
Join a group or choose your date and create your own group.
All class fees are donated to Parkinson research.
Cost: $65, morning tea and lunch provided.
Class fees received go to Parkinson Research.
Contact: Barbara Fitzgibbon
Phone: 021 024 819 50
Email: bbfitz2@icloud.com

Falun Dafa
2025-10-12 09:45 - 10:45
Purify the Body and Calm the Mind

Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a traditional self-cultivation practice based on the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance. Easy to learn, the practice includes four gentle standing exercises to purify the body and a seated meditation to calm the mind.
Around the world, millions of people from all walks of life and all ages have taken up the practice and report dramatic health improvements, clarity of thought, more energy and a deeper spiritual awareness.
True health comes from cultivating both mind and body.
Free to learn.
Please join our Free, Easy to Learn Exercise Sessions in the Parks as follows:
Exercises 1 to 4 only. Duration – 1x hour. Look for the Blue and White Banner.
1st and 2nd Sundays – Memorial Park by the fountain, enter from Devonport Rd
3rd Sunday – Papamoa Domain near car park below Bluebiyou Restaurant
4th Sunday – Marine Parade, near cenotaph opposite Pacific Ave.
Winter Hours – @ 10:15am
Summer Hours – @ 9:45am
Change at Daylight Saving time.
Please call / text Judy for any alternative arrangements.
Please phone or text 021 0425 398 for directions.
Email: judystauranga@protonmail.com

Model Aircraft Flying
2025-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Tect Park, State Highway 36, Tauranga-Rotorua Road
The Tauranga Model Aircraft Club has facilities at Tect Park which are always open for members of the public to attend and watch their activities.
Weekends and Wednesdays are the most popular but only when the weather is suitable.
Check https://www.facebook.com/groups/taurangamac or
Contact Dave on 021 909 407 to check the weather conditions are good for flying.

Medieval Sword Fighting
2025-10-12 13:30 - 16:00 | Memorial Park, 11th Avenue, Tauranga
The Northern Horde of Tauranga are a Medieval re-enactment group, we meet for combat training, archery, dance and crafts.
Learn to fight with swords, axes, spears etc in a controlled and safe environment.
Where: Memorial Park, Tauranga
When: Sundays 1.30pm
For info: Charlie: 021 296 0215

Welcome Bay Painters Group
2025-10-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Lighthouse Church, 260 Welcome Bay Rd, Welcome Bay, Tauranga
The group is a casual group. All abilities welcome.
When: Every Monday except public holidays
What Time: 9.00am-12.00pm
Where: Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Road.
Cost: $3 per session
Contact: Diane Riddler. 0276061827
Relax, chat, create, no pressure. All levels of skill welcome.

Free English Classes
2025-10-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd, Tauranga
These group classes provide free English tuition to all comers, whatever their immigration or visa status. The aim is to provide life based vocab and structures to improve communication skills so friendships can be formed in the wider community. All ages and all levels of English are welcome. Just turn up and find the level that suits you.
No classes during school holidays.
When: Mondays 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Road, Tauranga
Email: Elizabeth Price e7price@gmail.com
Phone: 578 7718
Term 1 2025 begins on 10th February.

Tauranga Creative Fibre Group
2025-10-13 09:30 - 13:00 | Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St, Tauranga
Enjoy learning new crafts.
Tauranga Creative Fibre meets every Monday, 9.30am, at 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. Learn knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting & dying.
They also get together on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6.30pm at the same venue.
Contact Person: Rosanne
Phone: 0275 752 175
Facebook: www.facebook.com/taurangacreativefibre

Papamoa Patchers
2025-10-13 09:30 - 14:30 | St Andrews Church, Cnr Dee & Macville Streets, Mount Maunganui
Visitors and prospective new members are warmly welcomed.
When: Mondays at 9.30am
Where: St Andrew’s Church Hall, Dee Street, Mount Maunganui.
Time: 9.30 am-2.30 pm on 1st and 3rd Monday and 9.30am- 12.30pm on 2nd and 4th Monday each month.
Contact : Phone 021 188 5840 for any further information.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papamoapatchers

Tauranga Stamp Club
2025-10-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Wesley Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
Meetings
Wesley Centre, 100 Thirteenth Avenue, Tauranga on the 2nd Monday (except January) at 10:00 am and 4th Monday (except December) at 7:30 pm monthly.
Doors open early for those who wish to purchase from circuit books and sales table.
Visitors always welcome.
Items of Interest: members are welcome to bring any interesting items to meetings.
When: Mondays
Daytime: 2nd Monday (except January) 10 am- 12 noon
Evening: 4th Monday (except December) 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: Wesley Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
Contact: Brian
Phone: 07 576 5210
Email: bducker@kinect.co.nz
Website: https://nzpf.org.nz/societies-clubs/tauranga-and-district-stamp-club/

What's On at Your Library
2025-10-13 10:00 - 17:00
From Knitting & Knattering to Chess, from Rummikub to Genealogy plus a host of activities in between, libraries are true community hubs. Check out what is on the programme and geared for adults in your area.
https://library.tauranga.govt.nz/whats-on/adult-events

Fun in French with Shelley - All levels
2025-10-13 16:00 - 21:00
All levels offered from Beginners to Advanced.

* Beginner French
Course Description: This class will arm you with the basics for surviving in a French speaking country – greetings, shopping, eating out, meeting people etc. – in a fun, friendly interactive way. Speaking even a modest amount of French will have a tremendous pay-off in terms of enjoyment and interaction with the locals.
* Next Step after Beginners – Confidence Builder
Course outline: Class for those who have completed the 10 week beginner course and wish to build up confidence and extend their skills. This is also a good class for False Beginners – those who have done some French but a while ago and want to get back into the swing of things again. Emphasis on communication skills.
* Intermediate French – Use it, don’t lose it !
Course Description: If you have some beginner French, don’t want to lose it but also want to enjoy SPEAKING French rather than just reading it then this is the class for you. This course is adapted to suit the level of participating students. Lots of interaction covering useful social situations. Learning and fun combined.
* Advanced Conversational French – On parle de tout, on s’amuse, tout en français
Course Description: Learning and fun combined. This 8-10 week class operates on an on-going basis and is designed for students who wish to improve, regain or maintain their fluency. The class is conducted entirely in French.
Click here for details re all levels of French
For more info:
French With Shelley
Phone: 07 578 9416
Email: shelley@lovefrench.nz
Website: www.frenchwithshelley.co.nz
Cost: $140 for the 10 week course
Merci beaucoup.

Rhythm 'n' Fun Line Dancing Mondays Tauranga
2025-10-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Wesley Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Monday Evenings
Time:
5.00pm – 6.00pm Beginners
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm Improvers
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Tuesdays, & Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays

Simple Hatha Yoga Te Puke
2025-10-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court, Te Puke
Yoga For All
Come and find your place in our friendly class.
When: Mondays 5.30pm
Where: Lyceum Hall, Te Puke
Contact:
Phone: 027 726 2358
Email: bekkimonger@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bekkimongerfitness
Website : https://www.bekkimongerfitness.com

English Evening Class
2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Bay Learning Academy, 22 Taupo Ave, Mt Maunganui
Evening classes on Mondays
Classes take place once a week and offer two levels, taught by qualified and highly experienced tutors. You can join at any time!
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Place: 22 Taupo Ave, Mt Maunganui
Cost: $180 per 6-week course
Classes take place once a week and offer two levels, taught by qualified and highly experienced tutors. You can join at any time!
Bay Learning Academy
Phone: 07 574 2868
Email: info@baylearning.co.nz
Website: http://www.baylearning.co.nz/
Address: 22 Taupo Ave, Mt Maunganui
Other Classes:
General English (ESOL)
All levels – You will have a placement test when you enrol to ensure we place you in the best class for your current level.
You will be taught by professional teachers who each have many years experience. Classes are text book based so you can see your progress.
Classes are communication based to ensure you have lots of practice!
Hours on a Monday:
9 am – 12 pm – Part-time (15 hours per week)
9 am – 2 pm – Full time (22.5 hours per week)
You can join any Monday.
View course costs and fees 2025

Beginner & Intermediate Spanish
2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Bay Learning Academy, 22 Taupo Ave, Mt Maunganui
Learn from a native Spanish speaker. Our tutors will have you speaking Spanish quickly and naturally.
Each course is 6 weeks long, but you can also join in the middle of the course. Many students progress from the Beginners to the Next level.
Beginners:
Day: Every Monday
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Intermediate:
Day: Every Monday
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Pre-intermediate:
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please contact us to inquire about upcoming start dates and availability.
Phone: 574 2868
Email: info@baylearning.co.nz
Address: 22 Taupo Ave, Mt Maunganui
Website: http://www.baylearning.co.nz/languages/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BayLearningAcademy
View course costs and fees 2025

Mindful Life Yoga Omokoroa Monday
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Ōmokoroa Pavillion, Social Space, 28 Western Avenue, Ōmokoroa
Yoga Classes resume from January 29th!
Sign up for a free trial at Omokoroa or Te Puna

Monday 7:00 pm Omokoroa Pavilion
Wednesday 9:00 am Omokoroa Pavilion

Classes are open to all adults (beginners or experienced), whatever their level of physical fitness, age or gender.
The proposed approach is designed to be balanced and adaptable to each individual.
Please wear comfortable, supple clothing. Equipment supplied.
Costs:
Casual $20
10 Pack $150
Quarter Pass $175
Yearly Pass 450$
Just email or text me before. See you on the mat!
Stefan 022 477 3809
stefan@mlyoga.co.nz
www.mlyoga.co.nz
www.facebook.com/mindfullifeyoganz

Also. class on a Tuesday in Te Puna.

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus
2025-10-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Community Church, 183 Moffat Road in Bethlehem.
Singing in 4 part harmony

Come and Sing with Us

Have you always wanted to sing in a group but didn’t know where to start? We welcome potential members to come along and watch and listen as we go through our weekly rehearsal. If you already know some of the songs you can even join in! It’s great fun and not too scary, so why not pay us a visit ?
You are welcome to attend our chorus practice.

Day: Monday evenings
Time: Starting at 19:00 until about 21:30
Venue: Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga
– enjoy free voice training
– meet really nice guys who love to sing
– feel free to come and be part of the harmony
– you’ll recognize us by our smiles and good humour.
We are always looking for men of all ages who love to sing !!

Tauranga Scottish Country Dance Club
2025-10-13 19:15 - 21:30 | St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road, Otumoetai
Beginner Classes
When: Mondays
What Time: To be advised
Where: St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road, Otumoetai
Cost: To be advised
Club Dancing
When: Mondays
What Time: 7.15pm – 9.30pm
Where: St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road, Otumoetai
Cost: $4.00 Door Fee plus an Annual Subscription to join the club
For more info:
Contact: Bruce Wallen
Phone: 021 630 529
Email: taurangascdclub@gmail.com

Tauranga Bird Club Night
2025-10-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Interested in birds and breeding them ?
Want to learn more ?
The club has regular meetings on the second Monday of the month
Day: Meetings on Mondays
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
Contact the Tauranga Bird Club:
Phone: Sheryl 027 216 3568
Email: taurangabirdclub@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taurangabirdclub/

Yoga for Seniors
2025-10-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Baden Powell Centre, 46 Harrisfield Drive, Hairini
We are a U3A group so are all active seniors. Our tutor has developed a program that is geared for all levels of fitness. Jess does not make judgements around what poses look like but rather encourages us to connect with our physical body through the use of breath and being present.
Day: Tuesday mornings
Time: 9.30 am to 10.30 am.
Tutor: Jess MacMillan, teaching Hatha Yoga
Co-conveners: Catherine Geeves, 021 415 660 Jan Morrison, 027 242 1869
Venue: Baden Powell Centre, 46 Harrisfield Drive, Hairini
Cost: $7 per session for venue hire & tutor
These classes are organized through U3A
It is mandatory for attendees to join U3A after trying the class for 3 times, the cost being $25/year, plus a once only fee of $10 for a name badge in the first year of joining.
Click here for more info regarding the wide variety of U3A groups.

Model Railways
2025-10-14 09:30 - 12:30 | Cnr Cross Rd & Mirrelies Rd, Sulphur Point, Tauranga
Come down to the Model Railway Club for a look and a play.
You’ll find them upstairs on the corner of Cross Road and Mirrelies Road at Sulphur Point. All welcome.
Club times are:
Tuesday mornings 9.30am to 12.30pm
Thursday evenings 7.15pm to 9.30pm
Email: tmrcsecretary@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaurangaModelRailway/

Rhythm 'n' Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Wesley Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
