Mount Country Music Club
2026-08-08 12:00 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Mount Senior Citizens Club, 345 Maunganui Road, Mt Maungnaui
When: Every second Saturday of the Month, from Noon to 3.30pm
Where: Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Main Road, Mount Maunganui
Cost: $3 pp – Casual Fee – Bring your own Afternoon tea!
Contact: Dick – 027 493 8458

Te Pahi Cooking Class: Fun with Fire
2026-08-08 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-09 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

Rhythm 'n' Fun Line Dancing Saturdays
2026-08-08 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

Bread Making - All types
2026-08-09 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
2026-08-09 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
2026-08-09 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.

U3A Groups 2026
2026-08-09 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.

Tauranga Country Music Club
2026-08-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St, Tauranga
The Tauranga Country Music Club meets monthly:
When : 1pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month
Where : Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris Street, Tauranga (behind Pak’n’Save)
Cost : $3
Contact : Merv Blue (07 571 6716)

Medieval Sword Fighting
2026-08-09 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
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-10 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

Drawing For Pleasure: Tauranga Society of Artists
2026-08-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Elizabeth Street Community & Arts Centre, 169 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Should you be new to the drawing class you will be very welcome, with a number of ‘old hands’ happy and willing to share their skills.
MICHELANGELO quote: “Let whoever may have attained the power of drawing know that they hold a treasure.”

Second and Fourth Monday Mornings of each month
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Drawing for pleasure
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
A continuation of the morning sessions, as above, but with no tutor. The rooms are open and all members are welcome to bring their drawing work, in any medium.

Contact: Convenor – Carol Macintyre

Tauranga Stamp Club
2026-08-10 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/

Lunchtime Art in the Library
2026-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Tauranga Library – Te Ao Mārama, 21 Devonport Road, 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga
We’re trialling a new programme for adults this term at Tauranga Library that we hope you’ll find inspiring: Lunchtime Art in the Library
Each week we’ll explore a different technique or style, including perspective, still life, watercolour, and stylised portraits. These 60-minute drop-in sessions are suitable for beginner and intermediate learners. Bring your lunch along and enjoy getting creative on your lunch break!
Begins: Monday, 9 February
Time: 12 noon–1pm
First topic: Sketching Basics
Free. Please let us know you’re coming by registering here: tinyurl.com/24rfu3fj
Have a look at The Programme

Greerton Garden Club
2026-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Greerton Senior Centre, 33 Maitland Street, Greerton, Tauranga.
Gardening Chat, Talks and Visits

Social meeting of like-minded gardening enthusiasts with monthly activities that include:
– Guest speakers
– Trading tables
– Garden rambles
– Competitions
– Raffles
– plus a wonderful afternoon tea.
Come along and try us out. Visitors welcome.
Day: 2nd Monday of the month February to November
Time: 1 pm to 3pm
Venue: Greerton Senior Centre, 33 Maitland Street, Greerton, Tauranga.
For more info:
Phone: 027 253 6704 (Sandy)
Email: greertongardenclub@gmail.com

Rhythm 'n' Fun Line Dancing Mondays Tauranga
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-10 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
2026-08-11 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
2026-08-11 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
2026-08-11 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

Just Wanna Have Fun at Greerton Library
2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga
Keen to try something new, have fun and meet new people?
Come along to Te Ao Mārama – Greerton Library on Tuesdays to join in a different activity each week.
With craft workshops, board games, and fun with robots, you won’t want to miss a week!
Programme information:

4 February – Waitangi Day Activities
11 February – Valentines Card Making
18 February – Movie Morning
25 February – Lunar New Year Paper Craft
4 March – Lego Fun
11 March – Saint Patrick’s Day Crafts
18 March – Digi Fun
25 March – Bingo
1 April – Dachshund Love: Stories and Craft
8 April – Dot Art

For adults. Groups welcome (if your group is more then 5+ please let us know in advance)
No booking required. Just turn up.

Location: Te Ao Mārama – Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road

Accessibility
Accessible bathrooms
Accessible seating available
Certified disability assist dogs welcome
Mobility parking spaces
Wheelchair access

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