Tauranga Scottish Country Dance Club
2026-03-19 13:15 - 15:15 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bethlehem Community Hall, 239 State Hwy 2, Bethlehem
Beginner Classes
When: Mondays
What Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road, Otumoetai
Cost: $3.00 Door Fee
Club Dancing
When: Mondays
What Time: 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Where: St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road, Otumoetai
Cost: $3.00 Door Fee plus an Annual Subscription of $35.00 (subject to change)
Afternoon Classes (for all)
When: Thursdays
What Time: 1.15pm – 3.15pm
Where: Bethlehem Community Hall, 239 State Hwy 2, Bethlehem
Cost: TBA Depending on numbers
For more info:
Contact: Bruce Wallen
Phone: 021 630 529
Email: taurangascdclub@gmail.com

Sustainable Backyards: Seaweed Foraging
2026-03-19 13:30 - 15:00
Seaweed Foraging Workshop – Hosted by Rebecca Gouldhurst

Join Rebecca, a nutritionist and nature lover for a wander along the seashore to learn about seaweed and seaweed foraging. We will focus on delicious and nutritious edible seaweeds commonly found in the area.
You’ll leave this workshop eager and able to forage for your own seaweed and know what to do with it.
Outcomes
⦁ Be able to identify a variety of edible seaweed species
⦁ Learn the different ways to introduce it into your diet
⦁ Understand the basic principles of foraging
⦁ Learn ideas and recipes for maximising flavour and nutrition
What you’ll need on the day
⦁ Sun protection
⦁ Reef shoes or something suitable for wading in the water
⦁ A bag or basket for collecting seaweed – something that drains well
⦁ A knife or scissors to cut away the seaweed
When: Thursday 19th March, 1:30pm
Where: To Be Announced
Tickets: $50 Per Person
Accessibility – We want everyone to feel welcome at our events, if you have any physical, sensory, or other accessibility needs, please make contact ahead of time so we can support you.
Photography – Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at our events and used on our social media and website. If you or your children do not wish to be photographed, just let a staff member or volunteer know when you arrive.
Transport – To minimise environmental impact, we encourage walking, biking, carpooling, or using public transport to attend. Please note that some venues may have limited parking available.
Sustainable Backyards – This event is part of the 2026 Sustainable Backyards series. Check out our other event listings here or follow us on Facebook.

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Presented by: Sustainable Backyards

Conscious Breathing Session (Individual)
2026-03-19 15:30 - 20:30 | Tauranga
Your soul is but a breath away…
Receive the gift of you!
Conscious breathing invites you to a deep connection and integration with soul. Allow to experience feeling connected in awareness and presence with all that you are. May support to move beyond of mental worry and spiritual searching, into deep trust and love of all you are.
These sessions are for those who are choosing to awaken to living as a divine human on earth in this lifetime.
The sessions are Tauranga based.
For more information on times or for an individual session, please contact:
Marie
Email: marie@connekt.co.nz
Mobile : 021 210 5929.

Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Mount Maunganui Intermediate School Hall, 21 Lodge Ave, Mt Maunganui
Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts focuses on teaching highly effective self-defence and a comprehensive martial arts system in a family friendly environment.
Our art is taught in an environment of mutual respect and cooperation that builds confidence and self-esteem.
An evolutionary martial art holistically encompassing elements of traditional Okinawan karate, kata and self-defence (bunkai) stand up sparring (K1 style), throwing, ground fighting, traditional weaponry (kobudo) and internal arts (Qi Gong) in a comprehensive syllabus.
Class times
Tuesday and Thursdays 6-00pm – 7.30pm
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School Hall
Welcome to pop in during class time to have a chat
Find more information here: www.martialarts.co.nz
Contact Us
Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts – The Mount Dojo
Phone/txt: 021 0333 090
Email: mountmartialarts@gmail.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/KiaidoRyuTheMount

Spanish with Sonia
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Multicultural Tauranga, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Sonia provides classes for all levels. Contact her for details.
Time: Thursday evenings
Start Date: TBA
Venue: Multicultural Centre, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Fee: $150 for 8 classes per term
Contact: Sonia Blair
Phone: 027 346 7723
Email: arsoniablair@yahoo.com

Keynotes Inc - Women’s Barbershop Chorus
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Wesley Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
Learn to sing four part harmony in Acapella style.
Enjoy fun and fellowship with an amazing group of ladies.
Keynotes Women’s Chorus meets:
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7pm- 9.30pm
Venue: Wesley Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
For more info:
Phone Bernice 576 4848 or 027 442 4642
Email: keynotesbarbershop@gmail.com
Singing brings joy to many people – but did you know that your passion for singing can lead to incredible benefits in your physical, emotional, and social health ?
Come along and join us.

Model Railways
2026-03-19 19:15 - 21:30 | 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/

Favourite Photography Locations
2026-03-20 08:00 - 17:00
Message from Coni, the Wanderer Photographer.
I’m thrilled to share something super special with you—a Google Map of my favourite photography locations across the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel!
What’s Included in the Map?
This isn’t just any map—it’s my personal guide to:
✨ The best times of year to visit each spot
Stunning sunrise and sunset locations
Perfect Milky Way and aurora viewing areas
Tips on where to find great compositions
If you’ve been looking for new places to explore and shoot, this is your perfect companion.
Get Access to the Map

Life Drawing Sessions
2026-03-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Society of Artists, 171 A Elizabeth St West, Tauranga
Come along to our Life Drawing bi monthly Life Drawing Session
Life Drawing Session Friday (first and third Friday of the month)
Where: 171a Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
Koha: $10.00 for Society Members, $15.00 for Guests
Life Drawing, Figure Drawing… the act of drawing a living person.
It’s one of the most challenging and interesting ways to develop your drawing skills. Skills that translate to all aspects of art making.
It’s also a great way to escape into your own world for a little while.
This is an untutored session, however, we won’t leave you completely alone if you are new to it and need a little help getting started. It is a very friendly, mixed level, session and you will be surprised what you can learn and achieve with a little encouragement.
If you are an experienced artist or student a Life Model will give you unlimited inspiration and a chance to experiment with your technique, materials and style. And we all appreciate and are inspired by new approaches.
We always take time for a feedback session before we leave. This is a positive and invaluable part of the session. It is inspiring looking at what worked during the session and why; sometimes the less obvious “works” provide the most interesting insights. There is always something to learn.
Bring your own drawing/painting gear (any media is fine), there is usually sugar paper available for sale at the Art Room. We do have some easels at the rooms, but they are limited. If you have your own please feel free to bring it along.
Please turn up in time to assist with set up, and stay on to assist with pack down. We are a self supporting group and if everyone helps it is very quick and easy.
PS: If you are interested in modelling and are available please feel free to PM me. We love experienced Models, but are happy to use a sprinkling of “new” models… so don’t be reluctant if you haven’t done it before.

Discover Your True Worth
2026-03-20 09:30 - 12:15 | St Peters House, 136 Spring Street, Tauranga
A safe, empowering course that provides participants the opportunity to consider the way they see themselves and the impact on their self-worth. Topics include values, the effects of positive and negative thinking, grief, forgiveness, and much more.
Over the 8 weeks participants will:
Explore how the development of their own sense of self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages received in the past can be addressed.

Explore how their self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages can be addressed.
Take a closer look at their own strengths, abilities and resources.
Be encouraged to consider how to appreciate their own worth including from a spiritual perspective.
Gain an understanding of grief and loss and how it can impact us.
Explore the process of forgiveness.
Learn how to take responsibility for themselves, using the resources available both within and around them.
Positively affirm who they are and acknowledge their value.

This course is available for women only, numbers are limited.
The next 8 week course starts 13 February 2026.
Time: 9:30am-12.15pm
​Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: $40 per person for the entire course
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators to create a safe environment for women only.
Weekly morning tea provided.

For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/your-true-worth.html

Young at Art Morning Classes
2026-03-20 10:00 - 13:00
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

ESOL Tutor Training - Course 2
2026-03-20 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 Tutor Training - Course 1
2026-03-20 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
2026 2nd Course TBA

ESOL English Classes
2026-03-20 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/

Sustainable Backyards 2026 Western BOP Events
2026-03-20 17:00 - 21:00

Beginners Upholstery Workshop
2026-03-21 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/

Taijiquan & Qigong
2026-03-21 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

Craftables Crop Evening
2026-03-21 09:30 - 16:30 | Te Puna Community Hall
When: Saturday 21st March 9.30am – 4.30 pm
Where: Te Puna Hall
Cost: Free
Thank you so much to everyone who came along to our first Shop and Crop on February 14! It was awesome to see you all.
Our next Shop and Crop is scheduled for March 21 at the Te Puna Hall. There’s no charge to come along and crop for the day – it will be open from 9.30am-4.30pm.
Register your interest using the link below!
Our next Shop and Crop is scheduled for March 21 at the Te Puna Hall. There’s no charge to come along and crop for the day – it will be open from 9.30am-4.30pm.
Register your interest using the link below!
Come and Craft with us and a group of like minded crafters. Bring your own project to work on, or select a cardmaking or scrapbooking page from Paula’s selection. We will have a basic stock of papercrafting consumables from you to purchase on the evening, plus something new. Tea and Coffee will be available all night. Bookings are essential, please call us on 07 579 4615 or email mike@craftables.co.nz for details
Preregister your space at out Crop Day (March 21)

Cardmaking at Craftables
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Te Puna Memorial Hall, 3 Te Puna Rd, Te Puna
Most Saturday mornings we run a Cardmaking Class where Paula teaches a Cardmaking Project. The class ruins from 10am to approx 12.30pm.
The class is suited to all levels of skill, Paula will help you through if you are a beginner, of=r you can forge ahead and follow her detailed instructions if you want to. Come along and check it out, this class is a great way to meet new friends and have fun while doing it.
The price includes the product needed to make to the project, and refreshments are served.
We will bring along a mini shop with us of standard consumables, along with our latest products.
If you are interested in attending one of these Saturday Classes as you are visiting our region, or are a local and would like to come along to see what all the fuss is about please book using this link and we will contact you to confirm details.
Or call us on 07 579 4615 or email : mike@craftables.co.nz
Click on this link to register for our next class
https://craftables.co.nz/products/registration-of-interest-in-saturday-morning-cardmaking-classes-tepuna-hall

Where: the Te Puna Memorial Hall (just off the big roundabout and behind the BP Station station on SH2)
When: Saturday mornings from 10.00 pm- 12.00pm
Cost: $18 (this includes the product and instructions to make the card).
Check out all the available Cardmaking Kits
Check out the Craftables Calendar for upcoming classes & events.
Make sure you book in if you’re keen to join us!
Phone: 07 579 4615
Check out what’s happening on Facebook !

Te Pahi Cooking Class: Fun with Fire
2026-03-21 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Welcome Bay
Wood fired cookery
Summer fun with fire
Elevate simple to sensational

January 10th 2pm
January 11th 10am
January 17th 2pm
January 18th 10am
January 24th 2pm
January 25th 10am
February 7th 2pm
February 8th 10am
February 14th 2pm
February 15th 10am
February 18th 10am
February 21st 2pm
February 22nd 10am
February 25th 10am

$130 per person
Recipes supplied and food created is devoured
Classes approx 4 hours
Garden and orchard are key part of classes

Book now

Contact: James Broad
Phone: 021 346 015
Email: james@tepahi.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepahikitchen
Website: www.tepahi.co.nz

Te Pahi Cooking Class: The Autumn Harvest
2026-03-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Welcome Bay
Saving summer for a rainy day
Preserving the garden abundance
Drying bottling smoking curing
Fruits meats and vegetables

February 28th 2pm
March 7th 2pm
March 8th 10am
March 11th 10am
March 14th 2pm
March 15th 10am
March 18th 10am
March 21st 2pm
March 22nd 10am
March 25th 10am
March 28th 2pm
March 29th 10am
April 1st 10am
April 4th 2pm
April 5th 10am
April 8th 10am
April 11th 2pm
April 12th 10am

$130 per person
Recipes supplied and food created is devoured
Classes approx 4 hours
Garden and orchard are key part of classes

Book now

Contact: James Broad
Phone: 021 346 015
Email: james@tepahi.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepahikitchen
Website: www.tepahi.co.nz

Beginners Photography Workshop
2026-03-21 14:30 - 17:30 | Papamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa
Are you tired of taking photos that don’t quite capture the moment as you see it?
This 3-day hands-on workshop is designed to help you break free from auto mode and start taking the photos you’ve always dreamed of – even if you’re an absolute beginner.
You’ll learn in a supportive and relaxed environment with plenty of practice, easy-to-follow notes, and bonus resources.
No pressure. No ego. No perfection.
Just learning, laughing, and actually enjoying photography.
You’ll learn in a supportive and relaxed environment with plenty of practice, easy-to-follow notes, and bonus resources.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll:
✔️ Understand how to shoot in manual mode
✔️ Know how to compose beautiful, sharp images
✔️ Feel confident using your camera creatively
✔️ Receive a Diploma of Completion to celebrate your new skills!
✔️ You will have the opportunity to join LensLife, our exclusive photography community!
Workshop Dates:
• Saturday 7th March | 2:30 – 5:30 PM
• Saturday 21st March | 2:30 – 5:30 PM
• Sunday 22nd March | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Cost : $297
Sign up here

Rhythm 'n' Fun Line Dancing Saturdays
2026-03-21 16:00 - 17:30 | 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. If you need to know more…..
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Tauranga
Day: Saturday
Time:
Beginners 4 pm to 5 pm
Venue: Wesley Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
Cost: $7
Phone: Pat Wilson 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Also groups in Tauranga on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays

Sustainable Backyards 2026 Tauranga Events
2026-03-21 17:00 - 21:00

Bread Making - All types
2026-03-22 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
2026-03-22 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
2026-03-22 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.

Papamoa Country Music Club
2026-03-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Pāpāmoa Sport & Rec Centre, 80 Alice Lane, Pāpāmoa, Spratt Reserve, Off Parton Rd, Papamoa
A Warm Welcome to All
A wonderful club full of warm friendly people, high quality singers and a first rate band.
The club meets monthly on the 4th Sunday of the month at the Sports Centre, Gordon Spratt Domain at 1pm. Includes afternoon tea.
When: 4th Sunday of the month 12pm – 3pm
Where: Sports Centre, Gordon Spratt Domain, Parton Rd, Papamoa
Cost: $5 per adult (includes afternoon tea)
Contact: Mike 0274 597 505
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Papamoa-Country-Music-Club-Inc-200543270457465/

U3A Groups 2026
2026-03-22 12:00 - 17:00
The 2026 U3A handbook is on their website now
Have a look. You won’t believe the number of interest groups of all kinds that meet regularly in the wider Tauranga and Katikati area.
There are more than 70 ! so too many to individually list here.
Go to the Handbook. Join U3A and join a group.
