Rhythm ‘n’ Fun
If you want to have more self-awareness, have less fear, be more confident and less judgmental then this course is for you.
A Perfect Introduction
Medieval re-enactment group
Join our projects on the go…
Hosted by a death education advocate.
Make that holiday more enjoyable…
Sleep better and worry less
Relaxed, social evening of dancing
Community knitting and crocheting group
New members welcome
Let’s face it: DIY YouTube videos and books can only teach you so much when it comes to photography. Whether you’re a hobbyist hoping to fine tune your F-stops skills, an enthusiast interested in editing imagery or a mobile newbie who needs help with photos, the best way to learn is with interactive tutoring, with your camera in hand and someone to guide you.
Our popular 6 week course is back with photographic expert Matt Dunn and one other assistant in the class. The course will help you amp up your technical skills, inspire your creativity and elevate your photography. This course will suit most skill levels from beginner to enthusiast and you will enjoy tapping in to the experience of a skilled photographic expert.
The course will cover six main topics over six weeks.
Spots are limited for this popular course. Registration is open now.
Register Here.
When is the class held?
The course runs for 6 weeks, every Wednesday night at 6:00 to 8:00pm starting from Wednesday February 11, 2026
Where is the course held?
Carters Photographics, 42 Grey Street, Tauranga
What do I need to bring?
Karen Pritchard is Leader of the Thursday art group. We are a friendly bunch, interested in each other’s work and multiple media techniques. We have several artists skilled in the use of oil paint, acrylics and water colours.
The last Thursday of each month an artist in the group will share four of their pictures.
Learn about using a variety of art methods, advice and support with your art work is available.
The use of oil paints can require solvents and strong smelling liquids which do not suit everyone. We set aside this special time for our special members who love these smells and produce amazing works with their medium of oil paints. Come and join the oil painting group if this is you, every Thursday morning of each month. New members are always welcome.
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Art Society Centre, 171 A Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
For more details:
Karen Pritchard – 544 6574 or 021 197.3737
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.
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.
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.
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
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/
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
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.
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.”
Contact: Convenor – Carol Macintyre
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
Learn from somebody your own age. SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. Daytime classes Monday to Friday. Check out the timetable here.
We specialise in improving the computer skills for adults over 40 years of age, so that they have somewhere to go to meet other like-minded people who also want to improve or volunteer to assist others in learning about computers and hear about the latest computer technologies, through the regular courses and workshops that we offer.
We provide small, friendly and stress-free computer classes, where you will gain the necessary skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
Clubrooms: the Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Contact: The Secretary
Phone: 577 1912 or 021 277 1912
Email: tauranga@seniornet.nz
Website: www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz
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
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
We welcome emerging and established poets and lovers of poems to come along to a supportive collective in a relaxed atmosphere.
Come along to share your poetry, and listen and enjoy poetry in all its forms.
When: The last of Tuesday of every month, 7:00 pm – $5 koha
New poets and poetry lovers always welcome.
Bring some nibbles, a tipple, of course! and your sense of humour !
Tauranga Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
We meet at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start every Tuesday evening at 33 Burrows Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga.
Come along for your three FREE visits and see how Tauranga Toastmasters can benefit you. We look forward to having you join us on Tuesday evening!
Guests are Warmly Welcomed!
Each member has taken the plunge and stepped through the Toastmasters door for a myriad of personal reasons; which makes us a very supportive team with oodles of personality, fun, and enthusiasm. Some of which have been members for several months, and some for (more than) several years! As a guest, there is no expectation for you to jump in head first – only when you are ready to.
At Tauranga Toastmasters you will receive encouragement to attain your personal goals.
Through the Incredible Years Parenting you will learn how to encourage positive behaviour, address challenging behaviour and build healthy relationships with your tamariki.
You will help your children develop self control skills and increase their academic, social and emotional competency.
The course is full of practical step-by-step suggestions to help manage the everyday situations parents face and to create a more enjoyable family life.
Why do a parenting course?
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators.
Weekly morning teas and an end-of-course celebration are included.
The next course starts on 25th February 2026 and runs for 14 weeks
(no sessions during the school holidays).
St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-6 years old.
Time: 9:30am-12:15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: No charge
Spaces on this popular course are limited, online pre-enrollment is essential:
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting.html
The aim of the class is to encourage with positive, constructive information, with critique and sharing. The class is open to all those interested in portraiture. We are a friendly lot, there is no pressure and all work at their own level.
Robin spent 4 years at Art School in London, and then went into advertising, working as Art Director for two of the biggest advertising agencies in London. He spent many years involved in “big-name” accounts and his knowledge of all mediums is extensive.
Let’s face it: DIY YouTube videos and books can only teach you so much when it comes to photography. Whether you’re a hobbyist hoping to fine tune your F-stops skills, an enthusiast interested in editing imagery or a mobile newbie who needs help with photos, the best way to learn is with interactive tutoring, with your camera in hand and someone to guide you.
Our popular 6 week course is back with photographic expert Matt Dunn and one other assistant in the class. The course will help you amp up your technical skills, inspire your creativity and elevate your photography. This course will suit most skill levels from beginner to enthusiast and you will enjoy tapping in to the experience of a skilled photographic expert.
The course will cover six main topics over six weeks.
Spots are limited for this popular course. Registration is open now.
Register Here.
When is the class held?
The course runs for 6 weeks, every Wednesday night at 6:00 to 8:00pm starting from Wednesday February 11, 2026
Where is the course held?
Carters Photographics, 42 Grey Street, Tauranga
What do I need to bring?
Are you aware that any person operating a maritime VHF radio must hold, as a minimum requirement, a Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate (unless transmitting in an emergency or a distress situation)?
On the course you will cover subjects such as the general features and functions of a maritime VHF radio, correct distress and urgency procedures for ‘Mayday’ and ‘Pan Pan’ calls, pro-words and phonetic alphabet, trip reports, weather services, callsigns, EPIRBS and other search and rescue equipment.
When: 7pm, Every 4th Wednesday and Thursday evenings (attendance required at both nights)
Please call to confirm date on (07) 578 5579
Where: Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard, Sulphur Point, Tauranga
Cost: $90 pp and payment in full required on booking
For more info:
Phone: 07 578 5578
Email: support@taurangacoastguard.co.nz
Website: www.taurangacoastguard.co.nz.
Professional Development Training
Last year we hosted a professional development training on Working with Autism and ADHD, which sold out within weeks. Due to the strong interest and excellent feedback, we are running a second session on 26 February 2026.
Training will explore:
Participants will gain:
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
MJ & Denise, from Diverse City (www.diversecity.co.nz) and Spectrum Connections (www.spectrumconnections.co.nz), are highly respected in the Tauranga community for their expertise, dedication, and contributions in supporting and advocating for neurodiverse individuals.
MARY-JANE (MJ) DU TOIT
BA Hum Psych (Psychology & Industrial Psychology)
Prosci Certified Facilitator and Trainer
The upcoming training is filling quickly, but we still have spaces available. If you would like to attend, we encourage you to register soon – www.stpetershouse.co.nz/training
COURSE DATE: Thursday 26 February 2026
TIME: 9am – 12.30pm (Registration open from 8.45am – training starts at 9am)
VENUE: St Peters Church, 130 Spring Street, Tauranga
COST: $95+gst
Course costs include morning tea and course materials.
Karen Pritchard is Leader of the Thursday art group. We are a friendly bunch, interested in each other’s work and multiple media techniques. We have several artists skilled in the use of oil paint, acrylics and water colours.
The last Thursday of each month an artist in the group will share four of their pictures.
Learn about using a variety of art methods, advice and support with your art work is available.
The use of oil paints can require solvents and strong smelling liquids which do not suit everyone. We set aside this special time for our special members who love these smells and produce amazing works with their medium of oil paints. Come and join the oil painting group if this is you, every Thursday morning of each month. New members are always welcome.
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Art Society Centre, 171 A Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
For more details:
Karen Pritchard – 544 6574 or 021 197.3737
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.
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.
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
Members of the group meet at the Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
For more information contact:
Email: taurangaquilters@gmail.com
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/
The perfect opportunity to have broken belongings assessed or repaired is right around the corner.
Tauranga hoarders, tinkerers and holders of broken gadgets can rejoice, as Tauranga’s Repair Café pop up opens up on the last Saturday of each month at 148 Durham Street, Tauranga. Get your objects fixed for free! Volunteers try to repair items destined for landfill. Get your objects fixed for free!
Repair Cafés are described as “free pop-up events” where local people can bring in their “broken or damaged belongings” to local volunteers, who do their best to repair or assess them.
Tauranga is joining the global movement with its own Repair Café with a volunteer driven initiative as part of Tinkd Makerspace.
According to a spokesperson, Repair Cafés aim to reduce waste and overconsumption.
They also encourage and foster the “do it yourself” spirit and strengthen social connections by bringing different members of the community together.
“The purpose of these events is two-fold: to try to change our “throwaway culture” and to bring people in the community together. An added bonus is that it saves people money,” says founder of Tinkd Makerspace, Steven Vincent.
“If their item can be repaired they don’t need to replace it, pay for more expensive repairs elsewhere, or send it to the landfill. If the item can’t be repaired, then at least we’ve tried!
For more information and tickets to the next Repair Café event, visit the Tinkd website.
When: Last Saturday of the month
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Where: Tinkd Makerspace, 148 Durham St Tauranga
The organisers are looking for more volunteer repairers with different skill sets to add to the events. It’s free to attend with an item but pre-booking an item is preferred as it allows the organisers to prepare for any repairs.
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
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.
Pastel painters love the immediacy of drawing with a rich and painterly colouring power. If you haven’t used them before you may be surprised at how easily the essential techniques can be mastered. Learning to handle the pastels and the attractiveness of the work you can produce is very satisfying.
You are welcome to attend Mary’s sessions and see for yourself the versatility of this medium which is suited to either large, ambitious compositions right down to small quick sketches. The whole pastel process is one of ease and simplicity – no palette to organise, no canvas to prepare, no need for water or turps and no clean-up afterwards.
Mary is passionate about her medium and will welcome you to her sessions to share the pleasure of working with pastels and will show the various types of pastel available, their wide range of colours, subtle hints and textures.
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
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
Learn from somebody your own age. SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. Daytime classes Monday to Friday. Check out the timetable here.
We specialise in improving the computer skills for adults over 40 years of age, so that they have somewhere to go to meet other like-minded people who also want to improve or volunteer to assist others in learning about computers and hear about the latest computer technologies, through the regular courses and workshops that we offer.
We provide small, friendly and stress-free computer classes, where you will gain the necessary skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
Clubrooms: the Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Contact: The Secretary
Phone: 577 1912 or 021 277 1912
Email: tauranga@seniornet.nz
Website: www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz
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
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Tauranga Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
We meet at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start every Tuesday evening at 33 Burrows Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga.
Come along for your three FREE visits and see how Tauranga Toastmasters can benefit you. We look forward to having you join us on Tuesday evening!
Guests are Warmly Welcomed!
Each member has taken the plunge and stepped through the Toastmasters door for a myriad of personal reasons; which makes us a very supportive team with oodles of personality, fun, and enthusiasm. Some of which have been members for several months, and some for (more than) several years! As a guest, there is no expectation for you to jump in head first – only when you are ready to.
At Tauranga Toastmasters you will receive encouragement to attain your personal goals.
Through the Incredible Years Parenting you will learn how to encourage positive behaviour, address challenging behaviour and build healthy relationships with your tamariki.
You will help your children develop self control skills and increase their academic, social and emotional competency.
The course is full of practical step-by-step suggestions to help manage the everyday situations parents face and to create a more enjoyable family life.
Why do a parenting course?
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators.
Weekly morning teas and an end-of-course celebration are included.
The next course starts on 25th February 2026 and runs for 14 weeks
(no sessions during the school holidays).
St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-6 years old.
Time: 9:30am-12:15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: No charge
Spaces on this popular course are limited, online pre-enrollment is essential:
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting.html
Let’s face it: DIY YouTube videos and books can only teach you so much when it comes to photography. Whether you’re a hobbyist hoping to fine tune your F-stops skills, an enthusiast interested in editing imagery or a mobile newbie who needs help with photos, the best way to learn is with interactive tutoring, with your camera in hand and someone to guide you.
Our popular 6 week course is back with photographic expert Matt Dunn and one other assistant in the class. The course will help you amp up your technical skills, inspire your creativity and elevate your photography. This course will suit most skill levels from beginner to enthusiast and you will enjoy tapping in to the experience of a skilled photographic expert.
The course will cover six main topics over six weeks.
Spots are limited for this popular course. Registration is open now.
Register Here.
When is the class held?
The course runs for 6 weeks, every Wednesday night at 6:00 to 8:00pm starting from Wednesday February 11, 2026
Where is the course held?
Carters Photographics, 42 Grey Street, Tauranga
What do I need to bring?
Over 4 weeks Get Control covers
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Karen Pritchard is Leader of the Thursday art group. We are a friendly bunch, interested in each other’s work and multiple media techniques. We have several artists skilled in the use of oil paint, acrylics and water colours.
The last Thursday of each month an artist in the group will share four of their pictures.
Learn about using a variety of art methods, advice and support with your art work is available.
The use of oil paints can require solvents and strong smelling liquids which do not suit everyone. We set aside this special time for our special members who love these smells and produce amazing works with their medium of oil paints. Come and join the oil painting group if this is you, every Thursday morning of each month. New members are always welcome.
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Art Society Centre, 171 A Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
For more details:
Karen Pritchard – 544 6574 or 021 197.3737
Where: Wesley Community Centre, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
When: first Thursday of the month 7pm – 9pm
Come along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining.
For details:
Tauranga Writers
Phone:07 549-3085
Email:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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.
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.
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.
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
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/
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)
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
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.”
Contact: Convenor – Carol Macintyre
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.
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
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
Want some help with Family History Research?
Call in at one of the Library Drop In Genealogy Help sessions hosted by local genealogy experts.
No booking necessary.
Bring along your laptop if you have one and any details you have already collected.
Where: Nga Wahi Rangahau Collection, 1st floor, Tauranga Library, Willow St, Tauranga
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10am – 12noon
On call help
Give one of our genealogists a call to negotiate a time that suits.
Learn from somebody your own age. SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. Daytime classes Monday to Friday. Check out the timetable here.
We specialise in improving the computer skills for adults over 40 years of age, so that they have somewhere to go to meet other like-minded people who also want to improve or volunteer to assist others in learning about computers and hear about the latest computer technologies, through the regular courses and workshops that we offer.
We provide small, friendly and stress-free computer classes, where you will gain the necessary skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
Clubrooms: the Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Contact: The Secretary
Phone: 577 1912 or 021 277 1912
Email: tauranga@seniornet.nz
Website: www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz
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
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Lines and Lyrics is now running twice a month, at Greerton and Tauranga library
An invitation to poets and poets-to-be.
Meetings are informal, but focused sessions, that can help you with your poetry writing by sharing with others.
Whatever kind of poetry you write, whoever you are writing for, you will be most welcome. Open to everyone, from beginners to experienced writers. If you are interested in sharing your poems and for some friendly and helpful feedback Lines and Lyrics is for you.
Initially, sessions will be facilitated by Jenny Argante, who has been teaching creative writing for over thirty years. However, as equals, each of us will contribute our own input and response as we listen and learn together.
Please note the following session are open to adults.
Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library (2nd Tuesday of the month)
Te Ao Mārama – Greerton Library (4th Saturday of the month)
This is a community initiative supported by Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries and all queries and registrations should be directed to Jenny Argante – info.redhenbooks@gmail.com
Tauranga Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
We meet at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start every Tuesday evening at 33 Burrows Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga.
Come along for your three FREE visits and see how Tauranga Toastmasters can benefit you. We look forward to having you join us on Tuesday evening!
Guests are Warmly Welcomed!
Each member has taken the plunge and stepped through the Toastmasters door for a myriad of personal reasons; which makes us a very supportive team with oodles of personality, fun, and enthusiasm. Some of which have been members for several months, and some for (more than) several years! As a guest, there is no expectation for you to jump in head first – only when you are ready to.
At Tauranga Toastmasters you will receive encouragement to attain your personal goals.
Through the Incredible Years Parenting you will learn how to encourage positive behaviour, address challenging behaviour and build healthy relationships with your tamariki.
You will help your children develop self control skills and increase their academic, social and emotional competency.
The course is full of practical step-by-step suggestions to help manage the everyday situations parents face and to create a more enjoyable family life.
Why do a parenting course?
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators.
Weekly morning teas and an end-of-course celebration are included.
The next course starts on 25th February 2026 and runs for 14 weeks
(no sessions during the school holidays).
St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-6 years old.
Time: 9:30am-12:15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: No charge
Spaces on this popular course are limited, online pre-enrollment is essential:
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting.html
The aim of the class is to encourage with positive, constructive information, with critique and sharing. The class is open to all those interested in portraiture. We are a friendly lot, there is no pressure and all work at their own level.
Robin spent 4 years at Art School in London, and then went into advertising, working as Art Director for two of the biggest advertising agencies in London. He spent many years involved in “big-name” accounts and his knowledge of all mediums is extensive.
Let’s face it: DIY YouTube videos and books can only teach you so much when it comes to photography. Whether you’re a hobbyist hoping to fine tune your F-stops skills, an enthusiast interested in editing imagery or a mobile newbie who needs help with photos, the best way to learn is with interactive tutoring, with your camera in hand and someone to guide you.
Our popular 6 week course is back with photographic expert Matt Dunn and one other assistant in the class. The course will help you amp up your technical skills, inspire your creativity and elevate your photography. This course will suit most skill levels from beginner to enthusiast and you will enjoy tapping in to the experience of a skilled photographic expert.
The course will cover six main topics over six weeks.
Spots are limited for this popular course. Registration is open now.
Register Here.
When is the class held?
The course runs for 6 weeks, every Wednesday night at 6:00 to 8:00pm starting from Wednesday February 11, 2026
Where is the course held?
Carters Photographics, 42 Grey Street, Tauranga
What do I need to bring?
Over 4 weeks Get Control covers
GET STARTED
GET SAVING
GET ORGANISED
GET GOING
Karen Pritchard is Leader of the Thursday art group. We are a friendly bunch, interested in each other’s work and multiple media techniques. We have several artists skilled in the use of oil paint, acrylics and water colours.
The last Thursday of each month an artist in the group will share four of their pictures.
Learn about using a variety of art methods, advice and support with your art work is available.
The use of oil paints can require solvents and strong smelling liquids which do not suit everyone. We set aside this special time for our special members who love these smells and produce amazing works with their medium of oil paints. Come and join the oil painting group if this is you, every Thursday morning of each month. New members are always welcome.
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Art Society Centre, 171 A Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
For more details:
Karen Pritchard – 544 6574 or 021 197.3737
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.
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.
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
Members of the group meet at the Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Visitors are welcome.
For more information contact:
Email: taurangaquilters@gmail.com
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/
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
Pastel painters love the immediacy of drawing with a rich and painterly colouring power. If you haven’t used them before you may be surprised at how easily the essential techniques can be mastered. Learning to handle the pastels and the attractiveness of the work you can produce is very satisfying.
You are welcome to attend Mary’s sessions and see for yourself the versatility of this medium which is suited to either large, ambitious compositions right down to small quick sketches. The whole pastel process is one of ease and simplicity – no palette to organise, no canvas to prepare, no need for water or turps and no clean-up afterwards.
Mary is passionate about her medium and will welcome you to her sessions to share the pleasure of working with pastels and will show the various types of pastel available, their wide range of colours, subtle hints and textures.
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
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.
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
Learn from somebody your own age. SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. Daytime classes Monday to Friday. Check out the timetable here.
We specialise in improving the computer skills for adults over 40 years of age, so that they have somewhere to go to meet other like-minded people who also want to improve or volunteer to assist others in learning about computers and hear about the latest computer technologies, through the regular courses and workshops that we offer.
We provide small, friendly and stress-free computer classes, where you will gain the necessary skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
Clubrooms: the Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Contact: The Secretary
Phone: 577 1912 or 021 277 1912
Email: tauranga@seniornet.nz
Website: www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz
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
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
The Tauranga Orchid Society would like to introduce you to the world of orchids.
They are the ultimate hobby plant!
Join us and we’ll do everything we can to help you grow and bloom the most fascinating, beautiful plants in the world.
The Society meets at the Wesley Church Hall, 13th Avenue, Tauranga at 7.00pm on the third Tuesday of every month.
Visitors are welcome.
Tauranga Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
We meet at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start every Tuesday evening at 33 Burrows Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga.
Come along for your three FREE visits and see how Tauranga Toastmasters can benefit you. We look forward to having you join us on Tuesday evening!
Guests are Warmly Welcomed!
Each member has taken the plunge and stepped through the Toastmasters door for a myriad of personal reasons; which makes us a very supportive team with oodles of personality, fun, and enthusiasm. Some of which have been members for several months, and some for (more than) several years! As a guest, there is no expectation for you to jump in head first – only when you are ready to.
At Tauranga Toastmasters you will receive encouragement to attain your personal goals.
Through the Incredible Years Parenting you will learn how to encourage positive behaviour, address challenging behaviour and build healthy relationships with your tamariki.
You will help your children develop self control skills and increase their academic, social and emotional competency.
The course is full of practical step-by-step suggestions to help manage the everyday situations parents face and to create a more enjoyable family life.
Why do a parenting course?
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators.
Weekly morning teas and an end-of-course celebration are included.
The next course starts on 25th February 2026 and runs for 14 weeks
(no sessions during the school holidays).
St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-6 years old.
Time: 9:30am-12:15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: No charge
Spaces on this popular course are limited, online pre-enrollment is essential:
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting.html
Let’s face it: DIY YouTube videos and books can only teach you so much when it comes to photography. Whether you’re a hobbyist hoping to fine tune your F-stops skills, an enthusiast interested in editing imagery or a mobile newbie who needs help with photos, the best way to learn is with interactive tutoring, with your camera in hand and someone to guide you.
Our popular 6 week course is back with photographic expert Matt Dunn and one other assistant in the class. The course will help you amp up your technical skills, inspire your creativity and elevate your photography. This course will suit most skill levels from beginner to enthusiast and you will enjoy tapping in to the experience of a skilled photographic expert.
The course will cover six main topics over six weeks.
Spots are limited for this popular course. Registration is open now.
Register Here.
When is the class held?
The course runs for 6 weeks, every Wednesday night at 6:00 to 8:00pm starting from Wednesday February 11, 2026
Where is the course held?
Carters Photographics, 42 Grey Street, Tauranga
What do I need to bring?
Over 4 weeks Get Control covers
GET STARTED
GET SAVING
GET ORGANISED
GET GOING
Karen Pritchard is Leader of the Thursday art group. We are a friendly bunch, interested in each other’s work and multiple media techniques. We have several artists skilled in the use of oil paint, acrylics and water colours.
The last Thursday of each month an artist in the group will share four of their pictures.
Learn about using a variety of art methods, advice and support with your art work is available.
The use of oil paints can require solvents and strong smelling liquids which do not suit everyone. We set aside this special time for our special members who love these smells and produce amazing works with their medium of oil paints. Come and join the oil painting group if this is you, every Thursday morning of each month. New members are always welcome.
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Art Society Centre, 171 A Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
For more details:
Karen Pritchard – 544 6574 or 021 197.3737
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.
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.
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.
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
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/
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
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.
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.”
Contact: Convenor – Carol Macintyre
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
Learn from somebody your own age. SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. Daytime classes Monday to Friday. Check out the timetable here.
We specialise in improving the computer skills for adults over 40 years of age, so that they have somewhere to go to meet other like-minded people who also want to improve or volunteer to assist others in learning about computers and hear about the latest computer technologies, through the regular courses and workshops that we offer.
We provide small, friendly and stress-free computer classes, where you will gain the necessary skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
Clubrooms: the Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Contact: The Secretary
Phone: 577 1912 or 021 277 1912
Email: tauranga@seniornet.nz
Website: www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz
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
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Tauranga Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
We meet at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start every Tuesday evening at 33 Burrows Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga.
Come along for your three FREE visits and see how Tauranga Toastmasters can benefit you. We look forward to having you join us on Tuesday evening!
Guests are Warmly Welcomed!
Each member has taken the plunge and stepped through the Toastmasters door for a myriad of personal reasons; which makes us a very supportive team with oodles of personality, fun, and enthusiasm. Some of which have been members for several months, and some for (more than) several years! As a guest, there is no expectation for you to jump in head first – only when you are ready to.
At Tauranga Toastmasters you will receive encouragement to attain your personal goals.
Through the Incredible Years Parenting you will learn how to encourage positive behaviour, address challenging behaviour and build healthy relationships with your tamariki.
You will help your children develop self control skills and increase their academic, social and emotional competency.
The course is full of practical step-by-step suggestions to help manage the everyday situations parents face and to create a more enjoyable family life.
Why do a parenting course?
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators.
Weekly morning teas and an end-of-course celebration are included.
The next course starts on 25th February 2026 and runs for 14 weeks
(no sessions during the school holidays).
St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-6 years old.
Time: 9:30am-12:15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: No charge
Spaces on this popular course are limited, online pre-enrollment is essential:
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting.html
The aim of the class is to encourage with positive, constructive information, with critique and sharing. The class is open to all those interested in portraiture. We are a friendly lot, there is no pressure and all work at their own level.
Robin spent 4 years at Art School in London, and then went into advertising, working as Art Director for two of the biggest advertising agencies in London. He spent many years involved in “big-name” accounts and his knowledge of all mediums is extensive.
Are you aware that any person operating a maritime VHF radio must hold, as a minimum requirement, a Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate (unless transmitting in an emergency or a distress situation)?
On the course you will cover subjects such as the general features and functions of a maritime VHF radio, correct distress and urgency procedures for ‘Mayday’ and ‘Pan Pan’ calls, pro-words and phonetic alphabet, trip reports, weather services, callsigns, EPIRBS and other search and rescue equipment.
When: 7pm, Every 4th Wednesday and Thursday evenings (attendance required at both nights)
Please call to confirm date on (07) 578 5579
Where: Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard, Sulphur Point, Tauranga
Cost: $90 pp and payment in full required on booking
For more info:
Phone: 07 578 5578
Email: support@taurangacoastguard.co.nz
Website: www.taurangacoastguard.co.nz.
Over 4 weeks Get Control covers
GET STARTED
GET SAVING
GET ORGANISED
GET GOING
Karen Pritchard is Leader of the Thursday art group. We are a friendly bunch, interested in each other’s work and multiple media techniques. We have several artists skilled in the use of oil paint, acrylics and water colours.
The last Thursday of each month an artist in the group will share four of their pictures.
Learn about using a variety of art methods, advice and support with your art work is available.
The use of oil paints can require solvents and strong smelling liquids which do not suit everyone. We set aside this special time for our special members who love these smells and produce amazing works with their medium of oil paints. Come and join the oil painting group if this is you, every Thursday morning of each month. New members are always welcome.
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Art Society Centre, 171 A Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
For more details:
Karen Pritchard – 544 6574 or 021 197.3737
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.
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.
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
Members of the group meet at the Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
For more information contact:
Email: taurangaquilters@gmail.com
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/
The perfect opportunity to have broken belongings assessed or repaired is right around the corner.
Tauranga hoarders, tinkerers and holders of broken gadgets can rejoice, as Tauranga’s Repair Café pop up opens up on the last Saturday of each month at 148 Durham Street, Tauranga. Get your objects fixed for free! Volunteers try to repair items destined for landfill. Get your objects fixed for free!
Repair Cafés are described as “free pop-up events” where local people can bring in their “broken or damaged belongings” to local volunteers, who do their best to repair or assess them.
Tauranga is joining the global movement with its own Repair Café with a volunteer driven initiative as part of Tinkd Makerspace.
According to a spokesperson, Repair Cafés aim to reduce waste and overconsumption.
They also encourage and foster the “do it yourself” spirit and strengthen social connections by bringing different members of the community together.
“The purpose of these events is two-fold: to try to change our “throwaway culture” and to bring people in the community together. An added bonus is that it saves people money,” says founder of Tinkd Makerspace, Steven Vincent.
“If their item can be repaired they don’t need to replace it, pay for more expensive repairs elsewhere, or send it to the landfill. If the item can’t be repaired, then at least we’ve tried!
For more information and tickets to the next Repair Café event, visit the Tinkd website.
When: Last Saturday of the month
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Where: Tinkd Makerspace, 148 Durham St Tauranga
The organisers are looking for more volunteer repairers with different skill sets to add to the events. It’s free to attend with an item but pre-booking an item is preferred as it allows the organisers to prepare for any repairs.
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
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.
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
Learn from somebody your own age. SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. Daytime classes Monday to Friday. Check out the timetable here.
We specialise in improving the computer skills for adults over 40 years of age, so that they have somewhere to go to meet other like-minded people who also want to improve or volunteer to assist others in learning about computers and hear about the latest computer technologies, through the regular courses and workshops that we offer.
We provide small, friendly and stress-free computer classes, where you will gain the necessary skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
Clubrooms: the Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Contact: The Secretary
Phone: 577 1912 or 021 277 1912
Email: tauranga@seniornet.nz
Website: www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz
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
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
We welcome emerging and established poets and lovers of poems to come along to a supportive collective in a relaxed atmosphere.
Come along to share your poetry, and listen and enjoy poetry in all its forms.
When: The last of Tuesday of every month, 7:00 pm – $5 koha
New poets and poetry lovers always welcome.
Bring some nibbles, a tipple, of course! and your sense of humour !
Tauranga Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
We meet at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start every Tuesday evening at 33 Burrows Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga.
Come along for your three FREE visits and see how Tauranga Toastmasters can benefit you. We look forward to having you join us on Tuesday evening!
Guests are Warmly Welcomed!
Each member has taken the plunge and stepped through the Toastmasters door for a myriad of personal reasons; which makes us a very supportive team with oodles of personality, fun, and enthusiasm. Some of which have been members for several months, and some for (more than) several years! As a guest, there is no expectation for you to jump in head first – only when you are ready to.
At Tauranga Toastmasters you will receive encouragement to attain your personal goals.
Through the Incredible Years Parenting you will learn how to encourage positive behaviour, address challenging behaviour and build healthy relationships with your tamariki.
You will help your children develop self control skills and increase their academic, social and emotional competency.
The course is full of practical step-by-step suggestions to help manage the everyday situations parents face and to create a more enjoyable family life.
Why do a parenting course?
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators.
Weekly morning teas and an end-of-course celebration are included.
The next course starts on 25th February 2026 and runs for 14 weeks
(no sessions during the school holidays).
St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-6 years old.
Time: 9:30am-12:15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: No charge
Spaces on this popular course are limited, online pre-enrollment is essential:
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting.html
Karen Pritchard is Leader of the Thursday art group. We are a friendly bunch, interested in each other’s work and multiple media techniques. We have several artists skilled in the use of oil paint, acrylics and water colours.
The last Thursday of each month an artist in the group will share four of their pictures.
Learn about using a variety of art methods, advice and support with your art work is available.
The use of oil paints can require solvents and strong smelling liquids which do not suit everyone. We set aside this special time for our special members who love these smells and produce amazing works with their medium of oil paints. Come and join the oil painting group if this is you, every Thursday morning of each month. New members are always welcome.
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Art Society Centre, 171 A Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
For more details:
Karen Pritchard – 544 6574 or 021 197.3737
Where: Wesley Community Centre, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
When: first Thursday of the month 7pm – 9pm
Come along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining.
For details:
Tauranga Writers
Phone:07 549-3085
Email:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
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.
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.
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.
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
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/
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
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.
Pastel painters love the immediacy of drawing with a rich and painterly colouring power. If you haven’t used them before you may be surprised at how easily the essential techniques can be mastered. Learning to handle the pastels and the attractiveness of the work you can produce is very satisfying.
You are welcome to attend Mary’s sessions and see for yourself the versatility of this medium which is suited to either large, ambitious compositions right down to small quick sketches. The whole pastel process is one of ease and simplicity – no palette to organise, no canvas to prepare, no need for water or turps and no clean-up afterwards.
Mary is passionate about her medium and will welcome you to her sessions to share the pleasure of working with pastels and will show the various types of pastel available, their wide range of colours, subtle hints and textures.
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
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
Learn from somebody your own age. SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. Daytime classes Monday to Friday. Check out the timetable here.
We specialise in improving the computer skills for adults over 40 years of age, so that they have somewhere to go to meet other like-minded people who also want to improve or volunteer to assist others in learning about computers and hear about the latest computer technologies, through the regular courses and workshops that we offer.
We provide small, friendly and stress-free computer classes, where you will gain the necessary skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
Clubrooms: the Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Contact: The Secretary
Phone: 577 1912 or 021 277 1912
Email: tauranga@seniornet.nz
Website: www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz
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
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Tauranga Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
We meet at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start every Tuesday evening at 33 Burrows Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga.
Come along for your three FREE visits and see how Tauranga Toastmasters can benefit you. We look forward to having you join us on Tuesday evening!
Guests are Warmly Welcomed!
Each member has taken the plunge and stepped through the Toastmasters door for a myriad of personal reasons; which makes us a very supportive team with oodles of personality, fun, and enthusiasm. Some of which have been members for several months, and some for (more than) several years! As a guest, there is no expectation for you to jump in head first – only when you are ready to.
At Tauranga Toastmasters you will receive encouragement to attain your personal goals.
Through the Incredible Years Parenting you will learn how to encourage positive behaviour, address challenging behaviour and build healthy relationships with your tamariki.
You will help your children develop self control skills and increase their academic, social and emotional competency.
The course is full of practical step-by-step suggestions to help manage the everyday situations parents face and to create a more enjoyable family life.
Why do a parenting course?
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators.
Weekly morning teas and an end-of-course celebration are included.
The next course starts on 25th February 2026 and runs for 14 weeks
(no sessions during the school holidays).
St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-6 years old.
Time: 9:30am-12:15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: No charge
Spaces on this popular course are limited, online pre-enrollment is essential:
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting.html
The aim of the class is to encourage with positive, constructive information, with critique and sharing. The class is open to all those interested in portraiture. We are a friendly lot, there is no pressure and all work at their own level.
Robin spent 4 years at Art School in London, and then went into advertising, working as Art Director for two of the biggest advertising agencies in London. He spent many years involved in “big-name” accounts and his knowledge of all mediums is extensive.
Karen Pritchard is Leader of the Thursday art group. We are a friendly bunch, interested in each other’s work and multiple media techniques. We have several artists skilled in the use of oil paint, acrylics and water colours.
The last Thursday of each month an artist in the group will share four of their pictures.
Learn about using a variety of art methods, advice and support with your art work is available.
The use of oil paints can require solvents and strong smelling liquids which do not suit everyone. We set aside this special time for our special members who love these smells and produce amazing works with their medium of oil paints. Come and join the oil painting group if this is you, every Thursday morning of each month. New members are always welcome.
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Art Society Centre, 171 A Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
For more details:
Karen Pritchard – 544 6574 or 021 197.3737
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.
Members of the group meet at the Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Visitors are welcome.
For more information contact:
Email: taurangaquilters@gmail.com
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/
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)
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
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.”
Contact: Convenor – Carol Macintyre
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.
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
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
Want some help with Family History Research?
Call in at one of the Library Drop In Genealogy Help sessions hosted by local genealogy experts.
No booking necessary.
Bring along your laptop if you have one and any details you have already collected.
Where: Nga Wahi Rangahau Collection, 1st floor, Tauranga Library, Willow St, Tauranga
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10am – 12noon
On call help
Give one of our genealogists a call to negotiate a time that suits.
Learn from somebody your own age. SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. Daytime classes Monday to Friday. Check out the timetable here.
We specialise in improving the computer skills for adults over 40 years of age, so that they have somewhere to go to meet other like-minded people who also want to improve or volunteer to assist others in learning about computers and hear about the latest computer technologies, through the regular courses and workshops that we offer.
We provide small, friendly and stress-free computer classes, where you will gain the necessary skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
Clubrooms: the Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Contact: The Secretary
Phone: 577 1912 or 021 277 1912
Email: tauranga@seniornet.nz
Website: www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz
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
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Lines and Lyrics is now running twice a month, at Greerton and Tauranga library
An invitation to poets and poets-to-be.
Meetings are informal, but focused sessions, that can help you with your poetry writing by sharing with others.
Whatever kind of poetry you write, whoever you are writing for, you will be most welcome. Open to everyone, from beginners to experienced writers. If you are interested in sharing your poems and for some friendly and helpful feedback Lines and Lyrics is for you.
Initially, sessions will be facilitated by Jenny Argante, who has been teaching creative writing for over thirty years. However, as equals, each of us will contribute our own input and response as we listen and learn together.
Please note the following session are open to adults.
Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library (2nd Tuesday of the month)
Te Ao Mārama – Greerton Library (4th Saturday of the month)
This is a community initiative supported by Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries and all queries and registrations should be directed to Jenny Argante – info.redhenbooks@gmail.com
Tauranga Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
We meet at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start every Tuesday evening at 33 Burrows Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga.
Come along for your three FREE visits and see how Tauranga Toastmasters can benefit you. We look forward to having you join us on Tuesday evening!
Guests are Warmly Welcomed!
Each member has taken the plunge and stepped through the Toastmasters door for a myriad of personal reasons; which makes us a very supportive team with oodles of personality, fun, and enthusiasm. Some of which have been members for several months, and some for (more than) several years! As a guest, there is no expectation for you to jump in head first – only when you are ready to.
At Tauranga Toastmasters you will receive encouragement to attain your personal goals.
Through the Incredible Years Parenting you will learn how to encourage positive behaviour, address challenging behaviour and build healthy relationships with your tamariki.
You will help your children develop self control skills and increase their academic, social and emotional competency.
The course is full of practical step-by-step suggestions to help manage the everyday situations parents face and to create a more enjoyable family life.
Why do a parenting course?
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators.
Weekly morning teas and an end-of-course celebration are included.
The next course starts on 25th February 2026 and runs for 14 weeks
(no sessions during the school holidays).
St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-6 years old.
Time: 9:30am-12:15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: No charge
Spaces on this popular course are limited, online pre-enrollment is essential:
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting.html
Karen Pritchard is Leader of the Thursday art group. We are a friendly bunch, interested in each other’s work and multiple media techniques. We have several artists skilled in the use of oil paint, acrylics and water colours.
The last Thursday of each month an artist in the group will share four of their pictures.
Learn about using a variety of art methods, advice and support with your art work is available.
The use of oil paints can require solvents and strong smelling liquids which do not suit everyone. We set aside this special time for our special members who love these smells and produce amazing works with their medium of oil paints. Come and join the oil painting group if this is you, every Thursday morning of each month. New members are always welcome.
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Art Society Centre, 171 A Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
For more details:
Karen Pritchard – 544 6574 or 021 197.3737
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.
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.
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/
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
Pastel painters love the immediacy of drawing with a rich and painterly colouring power. If you haven’t used them before you may be surprised at how easily the essential techniques can be mastered. Learning to handle the pastels and the attractiveness of the work you can produce is very satisfying.
You are welcome to attend Mary’s sessions and see for yourself the versatility of this medium which is suited to either large, ambitious compositions right down to small quick sketches. The whole pastel process is one of ease and simplicity – no palette to organise, no canvas to prepare, no need for water or turps and no clean-up afterwards.
Mary is passionate about her medium and will welcome you to her sessions to share the pleasure of working with pastels and will show the various types of pastel available, their wide range of colours, subtle hints and textures.
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
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.
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
Learn from somebody your own age. SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. Daytime classes Monday to Friday. Check out the timetable here.
We specialise in improving the computer skills for adults over 40 years of age, so that they have somewhere to go to meet other like-minded people who also want to improve or volunteer to assist others in learning about computers and hear about the latest computer technologies, through the regular courses and workshops that we offer.
We provide small, friendly and stress-free computer classes, where you will gain the necessary skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
Clubrooms: the Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Contact: The Secretary
Phone: 577 1912 or 021 277 1912
Email: tauranga@seniornet.nz
Website: www.taurangaseniornet.co.nz
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
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
The Tauranga Orchid Society would like to introduce you to the world of orchids.
They are the ultimate hobby plant!
Join us and we’ll do everything we can to help you grow and bloom the most fascinating, beautiful plants in the world.
The Society meets at the Wesley Church Hall, 13th Avenue, Tauranga at 7.00pm on the third Tuesday of every month.
Visitors are welcome.
Tauranga Toastmasters provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
We meet at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start every Tuesday evening at 33 Burrows Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga.
Come along for your three FREE visits and see how Tauranga Toastmasters can benefit you. We look forward to having you join us on Tuesday evening!
Guests are Warmly Welcomed!
Each member has taken the plunge and stepped through the Toastmasters door for a myriad of personal reasons; which makes us a very supportive team with oodles of personality, fun, and enthusiasm. Some of which have been members for several months, and some for (more than) several years! As a guest, there is no expectation for you to jump in head first – only when you are ready to.
At Tauranga Toastmasters you will receive encouragement to attain your personal goals.
Through the Incredible Years Parenting you will learn how to encourage positive behaviour, address challenging behaviour and build healthy relationships with your tamariki.
You will help your children develop self control skills and increase their academic, social and emotional competency.
The course is full of practical step-by-step suggestions to help manage the everyday situations parents face and to create a more enjoyable family life.
Why do a parenting course?
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators.
Weekly morning teas and an end-of-course celebration are included.
The next course starts on 25th February 2026 and runs for 14 weeks
(no sessions during the school holidays).
St Peters House runs the Pre-School Programme focusing on strengthening parenting skills for parents and full time carers for children aged 3-6 years old.
Time: 9:30am-12:15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: No charge
Spaces on this popular course are limited, online pre-enrollment is essential:
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting.html
The aim of the class is to encourage with positive, constructive information, with critique and sharing. The class is open to all those interested in portraiture. We are a friendly lot, there is no pressure and all work at their own level.
Robin spent 4 years at Art School in London, and then went into advertising, working as Art Director for two of the biggest advertising agencies in London. He spent many years involved in “big-name” accounts and his knowledge of all mediums is extensive.
Are you aware that any person operating a maritime VHF radio must hold, as a minimum requirement, a Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate (unless transmitting in an emergency or a distress situation)?
On the course you will cover subjects such as the general features and functions of a maritime VHF radio, correct distress and urgency procedures for ‘Mayday’ and ‘Pan Pan’ calls, pro-words and phonetic alphabet, trip reports, weather services, callsigns, EPIRBS and other search and rescue equipment.
When: 7pm, Every 4th Wednesday and Thursday evenings (attendance required at both nights)
Please call to confirm date on (07) 578 5579
Where: Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard, Sulphur Point, Tauranga
Cost: $90 pp and payment in full required on booking
For more info:
Phone: 07 578 5578
Email: support@taurangacoastguard.co.nz
Website: www.taurangacoastguard.co.nz.
Karen Pritchard is Leader of the Thursday art group. We are a friendly bunch, interested in each other’s work and multiple media techniques. We have several artists skilled in the use of oil paint, acrylics and water colours.
The last Thursday of each month an artist in the group will share four of their pictures.
Learn about using a variety of art methods, advice and support with your art work is available.
The use of oil paints can require solvents and strong smelling liquids which do not suit everyone. We set aside this special time for our special members who love these smells and produce amazing works with their medium of oil paints. Come and join the oil painting group if this is you, every Thursday morning of each month. New members are always welcome.
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Art Society Centre, 171 A Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
For more details:
Karen Pritchard – 544 6574 or 021 197.3737
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.