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.”
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Tauranga Toastmasters
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.
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Discover Your True Worth
A safe, empowering course that provides participants the opportunity to consider the way they see themselves and the impact on their self-worth. Topics include values, the effects of positive and negative thinking, grief, forgiveness, and much more.
Over the 8 weeks participants will:
Explore how the development of their own sense of self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages received in the past can be addressed.
- Explore how their self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages can be addressed.
- Take a closer look at their own strengths, abilities and resources.
- Be encouraged to consider how to appreciate their own worth including from a spiritual perspective.
- Gain an understanding of grief and loss and how it can impact us.
- Explore the process of forgiveness.
- Learn how to take responsibility for themselves, using the resources available both within and around them.
- Positively affirm who they are and acknowledge their value.
This course is available for women only, numbers are limited.
The next 8 week course starts 24 July 2026.
Time: 9:30am-12.15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: $40 per person for the entire course
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators to create a safe environment for women only.
Weekly morning tea provided.
Weekly morning tea provided.
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/your-true-worth.html
ESOL English Classes
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/
Medieval Sword Fighting
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
Free English Classes
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 Painting – Tauranga Society of Artists
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.
First and Third Monday Mornings of each month – continued in the afternoon
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
Convenor is Mary McTavish
Email: jhmemcts@gmail.com
Email: jhmemcts@gmail.com
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Senior Net
Senior Net Classes
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
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Tauranga Toastmasters
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.
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Tauranga Writers: Work in Progress
These evenings concentrate mainly on ‘work in progress’ with constructive feedback between us. We also exchange information about writing in general, and our own and Tauranga Writers’ ongoing projects.
MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Life Drawing Sessions
Come along to our Life Drawing bi monthly Life Drawing Session
Life Drawing Session Friday (first and third Friday of the month)
Where: 171a Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
Koha: $10.00 for Society Members, $15.00 for Guests
Life Drawing, Figure Drawing… the act of drawing a living person.
It’s one of the most challenging and interesting ways to develop your drawing skills. Skills that translate to all aspects of art making.
It’s also a great way to escape into your own world for a little while.
This is an untutored session, however, we won’t leave you completely alone if you are new to it and need a little help getting started. It is a very friendly, mixed level, session and you will be surprised what you can learn and achieve with a little encouragement.
If you are an experienced artist or student a Life Model will give you unlimited inspiration and a chance to experiment with your technique, materials and style. And we all appreciate and are inspired by new approaches.
We always take time for a feedback session before we leave. This is a positive and invaluable part of the session. It is inspiring looking at what worked during the session and why; sometimes the less obvious “works” provide the most interesting insights. There is always something to learn.
Bring your own drawing/painting gear (any media is fine), there is usually sugar paper available for sale at the Art Room. We do have some easels at the rooms, but they are limited. If you have your own please feel free to bring it along.
Please turn up in time to assist with set up, and stay on to assist with pack down. We are a self supporting group and if everyone helps it is very quick and easy.
PS: If you are interested in modelling and are available please feel free to PM me. We love experienced Models, but are happy to use a sprinkling of “new” models… so don’t be reluctant if you haven’t done it before.
Discover Your True Worth
A safe, empowering course that provides participants the opportunity to consider the way they see themselves and the impact on their self-worth. Topics include values, the effects of positive and negative thinking, grief, forgiveness, and much more.
Over the 8 weeks participants will:
Explore how the development of their own sense of self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages received in the past can be addressed.
- Explore how their self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages can be addressed.
- Take a closer look at their own strengths, abilities and resources.
- Be encouraged to consider how to appreciate their own worth including from a spiritual perspective.
- Gain an understanding of grief and loss and how it can impact us.
- Explore the process of forgiveness.
- Learn how to take responsibility for themselves, using the resources available both within and around them.
- Positively affirm who they are and acknowledge their value.
This course is available for women only, numbers are limited.
The next 8 week course starts 24 July 2026.
Time: 9:30am-12.15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: $40 per person for the entire course
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators to create a safe environment for women only.
Weekly morning tea provided.
Weekly morning tea provided.
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/your-true-worth.html
ESOL English Classes
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/
Tauranga Country Music Club
The Tauranga Country Music Club meets monthly:
When : 1pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month
Where : Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris Street, Tauranga (behind Pak’n’Save)
Cost : $3
Contact : Merv Blue (07 571 6716)
Medieval Sword Fighting
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
Drawing For Pleasure: Tauranga Society of Artists
Second and Fourth Monday Mornings of each month
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Drawing for pleasure
Drawing for pleasure
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
A continuation of the morning sessions, as above, but with no tutor. The rooms are open and all members are welcome to bring their drawing work, in any medium.
Contact: Convenor – Carol Macintyre
Free English Classes
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.
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Tauranga Bird Club Night
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
Genealogy Support Tauranga Library
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.
Genealogy Research Assistance
Tauranga Library
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.
- Morag Hughson
Phone: 022 185 3643
Email: moraghughson@hotmail.com - Joy Edmonds
Phone: 07 575 5820
Email: joyali@actrix.co.nz
Senior Net
Senior Net Classes
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
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Lines & Lyrics Poetry Sessions
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)
- Tuesday, 9 September 2-4pm
- Tuesday, 14 October 2-4pm
- Tuesday, 11 November 2-4pm
Te Ao Mārama – Greerton Library (4th Saturday of the month)
- Saturday, 23 August 1.30-3.30pm
- Saturday, 27 September 1.30-3.30pm
- Saturday, 25 October 1.30-3.30pm
- Saturday, 22 November 1.30-3.30pm
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
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.
Portraiture – Tauranga Society of Artists
Portraiture with Robin Purllant
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.
Every Second and Fourth Wednesday Morning of each month
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Discover Your True Worth
A safe, empowering course that provides participants the opportunity to consider the way they see themselves and the impact on their self-worth. Topics include values, the effects of positive and negative thinking, grief, forgiveness, and much more.
Over the 8 weeks participants will:
Explore how the development of their own sense of self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages received in the past can be addressed.
- Explore how their self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages can be addressed.
- Take a closer look at their own strengths, abilities and resources.
- Be encouraged to consider how to appreciate their own worth including from a spiritual perspective.
- Gain an understanding of grief and loss and how it can impact us.
- Explore the process of forgiveness.
- Learn how to take responsibility for themselves, using the resources available both within and around them.
- Positively affirm who they are and acknowledge their value.
This course is available for women only, numbers are limited.
The next 8 week course starts 24 July 2026.
Time: 9:30am-12.15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: $40 per person for the entire course
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators to create a safe environment for women only.
Weekly morning tea provided.
Weekly morning tea provided.
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/your-true-worth.html
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Group
Members of the group meet at the Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Visitors are welcome.
Meets:- Second & Fourth Fridays; 10am – 3pm
For more information contact:
Email: taurangaquilters@gmail.com
ESOL English Classes
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/
Medieval Sword Fighting
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 Painting – Tauranga Society of Artists
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.
First and Third Monday Mornings of each month – continued in the afternoon
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
Convenor is Mary McTavish
Email: jhmemcts@gmail.com
Email: jhmemcts@gmail.com
Free English Classes
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.
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Senior Net
Senior Net Classes
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
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Tauranga Orchid Society
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
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.
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Life Drawing Sessions
Come along to our Life Drawing bi monthly Life Drawing Session
Life Drawing Session Friday (first and third Friday of the month)
Where: 171a Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
Koha: $10.00 for Society Members, $15.00 for Guests
Life Drawing, Figure Drawing… the act of drawing a living person.
It’s one of the most challenging and interesting ways to develop your drawing skills. Skills that translate to all aspects of art making.
It’s also a great way to escape into your own world for a little while.
This is an untutored session, however, we won’t leave you completely alone if you are new to it and need a little help getting started. It is a very friendly, mixed level, session and you will be surprised what you can learn and achieve with a little encouragement.
If you are an experienced artist or student a Life Model will give you unlimited inspiration and a chance to experiment with your technique, materials and style. And we all appreciate and are inspired by new approaches.
We always take time for a feedback session before we leave. This is a positive and invaluable part of the session. It is inspiring looking at what worked during the session and why; sometimes the less obvious “works” provide the most interesting insights. There is always something to learn.
Bring your own drawing/painting gear (any media is fine), there is usually sugar paper available for sale at the Art Room. We do have some easels at the rooms, but they are limited. If you have your own please feel free to bring it along.
Please turn up in time to assist with set up, and stay on to assist with pack down. We are a self supporting group and if everyone helps it is very quick and easy.
PS: If you are interested in modelling and are available please feel free to PM me. We love experienced Models, but are happy to use a sprinkling of “new” models… so don’t be reluctant if you haven’t done it before.
Discover Your True Worth
A safe, empowering course that provides participants the opportunity to consider the way they see themselves and the impact on their self-worth. Topics include values, the effects of positive and negative thinking, grief, forgiveness, and much more.
Over the 8 weeks participants will:
Explore how the development of their own sense of self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages received in the past can be addressed.
- Explore how their self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages can be addressed.
- Take a closer look at their own strengths, abilities and resources.
- Be encouraged to consider how to appreciate their own worth including from a spiritual perspective.
- Gain an understanding of grief and loss and how it can impact us.
- Explore the process of forgiveness.
- Learn how to take responsibility for themselves, using the resources available both within and around them.
- Positively affirm who they are and acknowledge their value.
This course is available for women only, numbers are limited.
The next 8 week course starts 24 July 2026.
Time: 9:30am-12.15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: $40 per person for the entire course
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators to create a safe environment for women only.
Weekly morning tea provided.
Weekly morning tea provided.
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/your-true-worth.html
ESOL English Classes
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/
Medieval Sword Fighting
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
Free English Classes
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.
Drawing For Pleasure: Tauranga Society of Artists
Should you be new to the drawing class you will be very welcome, with a number of ‘old hands’ happy and willing to share their skills.
MICHELANGELO quote: “Let whoever may have attained the power of drawing know that they hold a treasure.”
Second and Fourth Monday Mornings of each month
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Drawing for pleasure
Drawing for pleasure
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
A continuation of the morning sessions, as above, but with no tutor. The rooms are open and all members are welcome to bring their drawing work, in any medium.
Contact: Convenor – Carol Macintyre
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Senior Net
Senior Net Classes
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
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Poetry Club: Read Between the Rhymes
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 !
The theme for August: ‘ Fairy Tales’
No two poets are the same, so bring your beautiful, unique self along and let’s have a great night.
Join our Facebook group page here for updates
Tauranga Toastmasters
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.
Portraiture – Tauranga Society of Artists
Portraiture with Robin Purllant
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.
Every Second and Fourth Wednesday Morning of each month
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Marine Radio Operator Certificate Course
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.
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Discover Your True Worth
A safe, empowering course that provides participants the opportunity to consider the way they see themselves and the impact on their self-worth. Topics include values, the effects of positive and negative thinking, grief, forgiveness, and much more.
Over the 8 weeks participants will:
Explore how the development of their own sense of self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages received in the past can be addressed.
- Explore how their self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages can be addressed.
- Take a closer look at their own strengths, abilities and resources.
- Be encouraged to consider how to appreciate their own worth including from a spiritual perspective.
- Gain an understanding of grief and loss and how it can impact us.
- Explore the process of forgiveness.
- Learn how to take responsibility for themselves, using the resources available both within and around them.
- Positively affirm who they are and acknowledge their value.
This course is available for women only, numbers are limited.
The next 8 week course starts 24 July 2026.
Time: 9:30am-12.15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: $40 per person for the entire course
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators to create a safe environment for women only.
Weekly morning tea provided.
Weekly morning tea provided.
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/your-true-worth.html
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Group
Members of the group meet at the Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Visitors welcome.
Meets:-
Second & Fourth Fridays; 10am – 3pm
For more information contact:
Email: taurangaquilters@gmail.com
ESOL English Classes
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/
Tinkd Makerspace : Repair Café
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.
Medieval Sword Fighting
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
Free English Classes
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.
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Senior Net
Senior Net Classes
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
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Tauranga Toastmasters
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.
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Tauranga Writers: Work in Progress
These evenings concentrate mainly on ‘work in progress’ with constructive feedback between us. We also exchange information about writing in general, and our own and Tauranga Writers’ ongoing projects.
MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Life Drawing Sessions
Come along to our Life Drawing bi monthly Life Drawing Session
Life Drawing Session Friday (first and third Friday of the month)
Where: 171a Elizabeth Street West, Tauranga
Koha: $10.00 for Society Members, $15.00 for Guests
Life Drawing, Figure Drawing… the act of drawing a living person.
It’s one of the most challenging and interesting ways to develop your drawing skills. Skills that translate to all aspects of art making.
It’s also a great way to escape into your own world for a little while.
This is an untutored session, however, we won’t leave you completely alone if you are new to it and need a little help getting started. It is a very friendly, mixed level, session and you will be surprised what you can learn and achieve with a little encouragement.
If you are an experienced artist or student a Life Model will give you unlimited inspiration and a chance to experiment with your technique, materials and style. And we all appreciate and are inspired by new approaches.
We always take time for a feedback session before we leave. This is a positive and invaluable part of the session. It is inspiring looking at what worked during the session and why; sometimes the less obvious “works” provide the most interesting insights. There is always something to learn.
Bring your own drawing/painting gear (any media is fine), there is usually sugar paper available for sale at the Art Room. We do have some easels at the rooms, but they are limited. If you have your own please feel free to bring it along.
Please turn up in time to assist with set up, and stay on to assist with pack down. We are a self supporting group and if everyone helps it is very quick and easy.
PS: If you are interested in modelling and are available please feel free to PM me. We love experienced Models, but are happy to use a sprinkling of “new” models… so don’t be reluctant if you haven’t done it before.
Discover Your True Worth
A safe, empowering course that provides participants the opportunity to consider the way they see themselves and the impact on their self-worth. Topics include values, the effects of positive and negative thinking, grief, forgiveness, and much more.
Over the 8 weeks participants will:
Explore how the development of their own sense of self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages received in the past can be addressed.
- Explore how their self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages can be addressed.
- Take a closer look at their own strengths, abilities and resources.
- Be encouraged to consider how to appreciate their own worth including from a spiritual perspective.
- Gain an understanding of grief and loss and how it can impact us.
- Explore the process of forgiveness.
- Learn how to take responsibility for themselves, using the resources available both within and around them.
- Positively affirm who they are and acknowledge their value.
This course is available for women only, numbers are limited.
The next 8 week course starts 24 July 2026.
Time: 9:30am-12.15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: $40 per person for the entire course
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators to create a safe environment for women only.
Weekly morning tea provided.
Weekly morning tea provided.
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/your-true-worth.html
ESOL English Classes
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/
Medieval Sword Fighting
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
Free English Classes
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 Painting – Tauranga Society of Artists
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.
First and Third Monday Mornings of each month – continued in the afternoon
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
Convenor is Mary McTavish
Email: jhmemcts@gmail.com
Email: jhmemcts@gmail.com
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Genealogy Support Tauranga Library
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.
Genealogy Research Assistance
Tauranga Library
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.
- Morag Hughson
Phone: 022 185 3643
Email: moraghughson@hotmail.com - Joy Edmonds
Phone: 07 575 5820
Email: joyali@actrix.co.nz
Senior Net
Senior Net Classes
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
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Lines & Lyrics Poetry Sessions
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)
- Tuesday, 9 September 2-4pm
- Tuesday, 14 October 2-4pm
- Tuesday, 11 November 2-4pm
Te Ao Mārama – Greerton Library (4th Saturday of the month)
- Saturday, 23 August 1.30-3.30pm
- Saturday, 27 September 1.30-3.30pm
- Saturday, 25 October 1.30-3.30pm
- Saturday, 22 November 1.30-3.30pm
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
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.
Portraiture – Tauranga Society of Artists
Portraiture with Robin Purllant
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.
Every Second and Fourth Wednesday Morning of each month
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Discover Your True Worth
A safe, empowering course that provides participants the opportunity to consider the way they see themselves and the impact on their self-worth. Topics include values, the effects of positive and negative thinking, grief, forgiveness, and much more.
Over the 8 weeks participants will:
Explore how the development of their own sense of self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages received in the past can be addressed.
- Explore how their self-worth has been impacted and how internal messages can be addressed.
- Take a closer look at their own strengths, abilities and resources.
- Be encouraged to consider how to appreciate their own worth including from a spiritual perspective.
- Gain an understanding of grief and loss and how it can impact us.
- Explore the process of forgiveness.
- Learn how to take responsibility for themselves, using the resources available both within and around them.
- Positively affirm who they are and acknowledge their value.
This course is available for women only, numbers are limited.
The next 8 week course starts 24 July 2026.
Time: 9:30am-12.15pm
Venue: St Peters Church, cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St, Tauranga
Cost: $40 per person for the entire course
The course is led by trained and experienced facilitators to create a safe environment for women only.
Weekly morning tea provided.
Weekly morning tea provided.
For more information or to register your interest in attending see https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/your-true-worth.html
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Group
Members of the group meet at the Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Visitors are welcome.
Meets:- Second & Fourth Fridays; 10am – 3pm
For more information contact:
Email: taurangaquilters@gmail.com
ESOL English Classes
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/
Tauranga Country Music Club
The Tauranga Country Music Club meets monthly:
When : 1pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month
Where : Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris Street, Tauranga (behind Pak’n’Save)
Cost : $3
Contact : Merv Blue (07 571 6716)
Medieval Sword Fighting
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
Drawing For Pleasure: Tauranga Society of Artists
Should you be new to the drawing class you will be very welcome, with a number of ‘old hands’ happy and willing to share their skills.
MICHELANGELO quote: “Let whoever may have attained the power of drawing know that they hold a treasure.”
Second and Fourth Monday Mornings of each month
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Drawing for pleasure
Drawing for pleasure
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
A continuation of the morning sessions, as above, but with no tutor. The rooms are open and all members are welcome to bring their drawing work, in any medium.
Contact: Convenor – Carol Macintyre
Free English Classes
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.
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Tauranga Bird Club Night
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
Senior Net
Senior Net Classes
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
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Tauranga Orchid Society
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
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.
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Life Drawing Sessions
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.
ESOL English Classes
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/
Medieval Sword Fighting
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 Painting – Tauranga Society of Artists
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.
First and Third Monday Mornings of each month – continued in the afternoon
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
Convenor is Mary McTavish
Email: jhmemcts@gmail.com
Email: jhmemcts@gmail.com
Free English Classes
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.
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Senior Net
Senior Net Classes
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
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Tauranga Toastmasters
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.
Portraiture – Tauranga Society of Artists
Portraiture with Robin Purllant
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.
Every Second and Fourth Wednesday Morning of each month
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Marine Radio Operator Certificate Course
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.
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Group
Members of the group meet at the Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Visitors welcome.
Meets:-
Second & Fourth Fridays; 10am – 3pm
For more information contact:
Email: taurangaquilters@gmail.com
ESOL English Classes
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/
Tinkd Makerspace : Repair Café
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.
Medieval Sword Fighting
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
Free English Classes
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.
Drawing For Pleasure: Tauranga Society of Artists
Should you be new to the drawing class you will be very welcome, with a number of ‘old hands’ happy and willing to share their skills.
MICHELANGELO quote: “Let whoever may have attained the power of drawing know that they hold a treasure.”
Second and Fourth Monday Mornings of each month
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Drawing for pleasure
Drawing for pleasure
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
A continuation of the morning sessions, as above, but with no tutor. The rooms are open and all members are welcome to bring their drawing work, in any medium.
Contact: Convenor – Carol Macintyre
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Senior Net
Senior Net Classes
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
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Poetry Club: Read Between the Rhymes
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 !
The theme for August: ‘ Fairy Tales’
No two poets are the same, so bring your beautiful, unique self along and let’s have a great night.
Join our Facebook group page here for updates
Tauranga Toastmasters
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.
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Tauranga Writers: Work in Progress
These evenings concentrate mainly on ‘work in progress’ with constructive feedback between us. We also exchange information about writing in general, and our own and Tauranga Writers’ ongoing projects.
MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Life Drawing Sessions
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.
ESOL English Classes
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/
Medieval Sword Fighting
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
Free English Classes
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 Painting – Tauranga Society of Artists
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.
First and Third Monday Mornings of each month – continued in the afternoon
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
Convenor is Mary McTavish
Email: jhmemcts@gmail.com
Email: jhmemcts@gmail.com
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Senior Net
Senior Net Classes
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
Rhythm ‘n’ Fun Line Dancing Tuesdays Tauranga
Come and enjoy learning to dance, making new friends, exercising your mind and body as well as extending your social life. Friendly classes. Newcomers and beginners welcome.
BUT you must contact Pat before coming to your first class.
If you need to know more…..
Tauranga
Day: Tuesday Mornings
Time:
10.00pm – 11.00pm Absolute Beginners
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: Pat Wilson on 544 2574 or 021 0271 2467
Email: patdancer01@gmail.com
Daytime Line Dancing sessions at the same venue on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
NOTE: Please contact Pat before coming to your first class.
No classes during during School Holidays & Public Holidays
Tauranga Toastmasters
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.
Society of Artists: Oil Painting
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
Keynotes Inc – Women’s Barbershop Chorus
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.
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Group
Members of the group meet at the Art and Craft Centre , 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga
Visitors are welcome.
Meets:- Second & Fourth Fridays; 10am – 3pm
For more information contact:
Email: taurangaquilters@gmail.com
ESOL English Classes
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/
Tauranga Country Music Club
The Tauranga Country Music Club meets monthly:
When : 1pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month
Where : Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris Street, Tauranga (behind Pak’n’Save)
Cost : $3
Contact : Merv Blue (07 571 6716)
Medieval Sword Fighting
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
Drawing For Pleasure: Tauranga Society of Artists
Should you be new to the drawing class you will be very welcome, with a number of ‘old hands’ happy and willing to share their skills.
MICHELANGELO quote: “Let whoever may have attained the power of drawing know that they hold a treasure.”
Second and Fourth Monday Mornings of each month
Morning 9.30 – 12.00
Drawing for pleasure
Drawing for pleasure
Afternoon 12.00 – 4.00
A continuation of the morning sessions, as above, but with no tutor. The rooms are open and all members are welcome to bring their drawing work, in any medium.
Contact: Convenor – Carol Macintyre
Free English Classes
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.
Lunchtime Art in the Library
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
Tauranga Bird Club Night
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
Genealogy Support Tauranga Library
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.
Genealogy Research Assistance
Tauranga Library
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.
- Morag Hughson
Phone: 022 185 3643
Email: moraghughson@hotmail.com - Joy Edmonds
Phone: 07 575 5820
Email: joyali@actrix.co.nz