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Blake Pavey Comedy Show

TOTARA STREET Totara Street, 11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: TOTARA STREET After racking up over a million followers online and making audiences across the globe laugh until they cry, Blake Pavey is hitting New Zealand with his brand new hour of stand-up! Fresh off two national tours and a YouTube comedy special, Blake’s bringing plenty of cheeky stories, sharp punchlines, and his...

$50
Featured Teen Book Club

Teen Book Club

Tauranga Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Created and led by teens, for teens. Snacks, book chat with other readers, and first dibs on new books—what more could you want?! Friday, 20 February: Platonic love, familial love, romantic love! Friday, 20 March: Movies and show adaptations Friday, 17 April: Books from your childhood Friday,...

Free
Lights! Camera! Murder! – Christmas Murder Mystery

Lights! Camera! Murder! – Christmas Murder Mystery

Hotel Armitage Bar 9 Willow St, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Prime Productions Looking for the perfect Christmas, End of Year, Midwinter or Mid-year night out with a deadly difference? Time to put on your detective hat to "Witness the Drama, Solve the mystery, Win the Prize!" “Get in on the action” with the new ‘Killer Night Out’ murder mystery dinner show, featuring a...

$125 – $140
The Little Big Markets | Pāpāmoa

The Little Big Markets | Pāpāmoa

Pāpāmoa Pony Club 491 Papamoa Beach Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118, Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Little Big Markets We’re popping up once a month at the Pāpāmoa Pony Club with all the Little Big Markets goodness you know and love! Enjoy a cruisy morning of local artisan stalls, delicious food trucks, live music, free workshops, and lawn games. Bring the whānau, meet your mates, and make a...

Free
Featured Crochet for Beginners: Series

Crochet for Beginners: Series

The Creative Community Campus 159, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub This is a two week series for beginner crocheters, or a refresher series for those looking to get back into the swing of it! Spend two Saturday mornings learning all the basic stitches from a master, so that you can take off on your crochet journey. Ages 12+ (Kids...

$100
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Pocket-Size-Play: Design your own Baseball Cap

Tauranga Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: N.E. Events Join us for Pocket-Size-Play where a blank cap becomes a wearable masterpiece! Tamariki will paint and customise their very own baseball cap, using creativity and colour to design something uniquely theirs. There’s a free activity between 10.30am – 12.30pm every Saturday. Proudly brought to you by Tauranga City Council. Parking: Enjoy...

Free
Featured Wharf Street Saturday Sessions

Wharf Street Saturday Sessions

Wharf St Wharf St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Barrel Room Join us along Wharf Street for scintillating free outdoor live music from the National Jazz Festival, every Saturday from the 14 February at 2pm in the lead up to the Jazz Festival in Easter! Find out more

Free
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The Little Big Markets Chinese New Year Celebration

Tauranga Waterfront The Strand, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Little Big Markets The Little Big Markets are celebrating Chinese New Year! This Sunday enjoy a festive twist on your favourite waterfront market with Chinese cuisine, free fan‑painting, and traditional performances including the iconic Dragon Dance! Stroll the waterfront and explore local makers, foodies, live tunes, workshops, lawn games and more. Find...

Free
Featured Taking Back Our Beach – Movie Screening

Taking Back Our Beach – Movie Screening

The Capitol Theatre Te Puke 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke

Presented by: The Capitol Theatre Te Puke Join us for an incredible local story and enjoy snacks, lollies, and ice cream available for purchase! The Rena disaster in October 2011 - New Zealand’s largest environmental disaster - left oil and debris across the beaches of Tauranga Moana, killing wildlife and creating a toxic mess. The...

$11.43 – $22.20
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Writers on Writing – Literary Agents

Greerton Library Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Writers What Do Literary Agents Offer Writers and How Do You Go About Getting One? On Sunday 22 February 2-4pm Catherine Wallace will provide an informative session covering what literary agents do, what they look for in authors and what to expect from the agent-author relationship as well as giving insights into...

$10 – $15
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Push Push

TOTARA STREET Totara Street, 11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: TOTARA STREET Push Push hit the stage this summer to celebrate 35 Years of Trippin’ and their brand new EP out in February. The legendary Kiwi rockers perform in Hamilton, Auckland, Whangaparaoa and Mt Maunganui this summer for a week of celebratory shows. Don't miss the iconic line-up of Mikey Havoc, Andy Kane,...

$55
Featured Taking Back Our Beach – Movie Screening

Taking Back Our Beach – Movie Screening

The Capitol Theatre Te Puke 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke

Presented by: The Capitol Theatre Te Puke Join us for an incredible local story and enjoy snacks, lollies, and ice cream available for purchase! The Rena disaster in October 2011 - New Zealand’s largest environmental disaster - left oil and debris across the beaches of Tauranga Moana, killing wildlife and creating a toxic mess. The...

$11.43 – $22.20
Featured Beginner Wheel Classes | The Pottery Studio

Beginner Wheel Classes | The Pottery Studio

The Pottery Studio 109 Devonport Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Pottery Studio Wheel beginner 5 week course. TWO INTAKES: Mon 23rd Feb 2026 6pm till 8pm (5 weeks from this date). Wed 25th Feb 2026 6pm till 8pm (5 weeks from this date). Week 1: Full overview of throwing a cylinder. Concentrate on wedging, clay consistency, attaching a bat to wheel head,...

$265
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Behind the Canvas

Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club 90 Keith Allen Drive, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: LOA Law and Creative Bay of Plenty | Te Waka Auaha Toi Wonder Women: Behind the Canvas is a special collaboration between LOA Law and Creative Bay of Plenty, celebrating the creativity and stories of three artists in our rohe (area). Held on Tuesday 24 February 2026, from 5:30–7:30pm, this evening event will...

Free – $15
Featured Absolute Beginner Drawing Series

Absolute Beginner Drawing Series

The Creative Community Campus 159, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub This short series is a practical guide through the fundamental skills needed for drawing, with basic exercises in perspective, light and shade, texture. If you've ever wanted to learn the basics of drawing - the bones of any art form - now is the time! Nick is a professional...

$200
Afterschool Sew Love Club

Afterschool Sew Love Club

The Creative Community Campus 159, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub This is your opportunity to learn to sew, flex your creativity, have some fun crafting and take home some special, unique items and garments, made by you! Each session we will have a special project to work on (patterns and fabrics included). If you'd like to work on a...

$50
Featured Beginner Wheel Classes | The Pottery Studio

Beginner Wheel Classes | The Pottery Studio

The Pottery Studio 109 Devonport Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Pottery Studio Wheel beginner 5 week course. TWO INTAKES: Mon 23rd Feb 2026 6pm till 8pm (5 weeks from this date). Wed 25th Feb 2026 6pm till 8pm (5 weeks from this date). Week 1: Full overview of throwing a cylinder. Concentrate on wedging, clay consistency, attaching a bat to wheel head,...

$265
Featured Chaos to Calm: Painting Sessions for Mums

Chaos to Calm: Painting Sessions for Mums

C3 Coast Church 30 Evans Road, Pāpāmoa

Presented by: Stacey Moore Artist Hey Mumma! Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself since becoming a mum? Have you lost hope and life feels overwhelming? Come and paint abstract art with us! We focus on expressing yourself and trusting the creative process – no prior painting experience required! Reconnect with yourself, connect with other...

$5
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Smurfs Film Screening

The Village Community Cinema 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112

Presented by: The Village Community Cinema This event is in association with Children’s Day 2026. Join in all the fun with The Historic Village and The Incubator Creative Hub on Thursday the 26th of February for a fun-filled day celebrating Children’s Day, with a variety of activities for the Tamariki, including a special screening of...

$9

Art classes in Te Puke

Constables Gallery Commerce Lane, Te Puke 3119, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Te Puke Art Society will be opening Constable's Gallery for art classes on Thursday evenings from Thursday 27th March, 5.30pm to 8pm.

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Dub Fx and Tiki Taane

TOTARA STREET Totara Street, 11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: TOTARA STREET Long time friends and collaborators Dub FX and Tiki Taane join forces, onstage together, to bring you an epic set of live looping, bass heavy, beat driven music. With support from local legend Dub Downtown Deluxe, this will be a night not to be missed. DOORS 8PM - R18. Find out...

$57.50
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Open morning at Tinkd Makerspace

Tinkd Makerspace 148 Durham Street, Tauranga

Presented by: Basestation | Tinkd Makerspace Come along and see what Tinkd Makerspace is all about, ask questions, view some examples of what you could make and do as a member. This event is associated with Children's Day 2026. Please note: there will be a photographer and videographer present on the day capturing content for social...

Free
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Politically Incorrect Standup Comedy Night at 16th Ave

16th Ave Theatre 16th Ave Theatre, 164 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Punch Muffin Politically Incorrect is stand-up comedy with the filter ripped clean off. No virtue signalling. No safe spaces. Sorry, not sorry. This show is for people who can actually take a joke. Expect savage takes, dark punchlines, and comics who don’t care about being cancelled, corrected, or liked. If words hurt your...

$23.25
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Kings of Country Rock – Eagles Vs Creedence

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Little Big Rock Entertainment A two-hour stage spectacular that captures the sounds and excitement of America's country rock icons. The Kings of Country Rock concert features all the timeless rock and roll classics that defined the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival as 1970’s superstars. Part one of the highly-acclaimed show takes the audience...

$48.18 – $81.94
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B2B Roulette: DnB Edition

TOTARA STREET Totara Street, 11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: TOTARA STREET The crowd takes control! Throughout the night, the audience spins the wheel to decide which 2 DJs will go back-to-back in spontaneous 30-minute sets. 🎧 12 DJs 🎡 6 x 30-minute B2B sets 🧩 Once a DJ has played, their name comes off the wheel — until the grand finale. 🔥...

$10 – $20
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Beast of a Feast

Soper Reserve Soper Reserve, 95 Newton St, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Beast of a Feast Your not-so-typical beer festival returns to Soper Reserve, Mount Maunganui. Artists Ladi6, Avalanche City, P-Money, Foo Fighters Cover, Dawson (Live) and Clint Roberts Brewers Mount Brew Co, Morning Cider and Yeastie Boys, Good George, BOP Brewery, Only on The Island, Garage Project and more to come! Foodies To be...

$99
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Tauranga Repair Cafe – Junior Edition

Tinkd Makerspace 148 Durham Street, Tauranga

Presented by: Basestation | Tinkd Makerspace During our usual Monthly Repair Cafe session we will have two activities for kids, a visible mending activity and a take-apart mini repair activity. Please register for these. This event is associated with Children's Day 2026. Please note: there will be a photographer and videographer present on the day capturing...

Free
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Blooming Marvelous with Claire Delaney McLeary

The Creative Community Campus 159, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Learn loose illustrational techniques using fine line pens and watercolours to create fancy flower paintings. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists. All materials supplied. Just bring with you some flowers and some lunch. Claire Delaney is a visual storyteller living in Rotorua. Originally from the UK she got...

$100
Featured Wharf Street Saturday Sessions

Wharf Street Saturday Sessions

Wharf St Wharf St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Barrel Room Join us along Wharf Street for scintillating free outdoor live music from the National Jazz Festival, every Saturday from the 14 February at 2pm in the lead up to the Jazz Festival in Easter! Find out more

Free

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All About Art | Ellis Park Film Screening

The Village Community Cinema 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112

Presented by: The Village Community Cinema The Incubator Creative Hub's All About ART programme is back for 2026, screening diverse arts-inspired documentaries from around the globe. Commencing our documentary programme for the year is Ellis Park, a 2025 documentary which gives us a glimpse into the mind of revered musician Warren Ellis (The Dirty Three...

$13
Featured Beginner Wheel Classes | The Pottery Studio

Beginner Wheel Classes | The Pottery Studio

The Pottery Studio 109 Devonport Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Pottery Studio Wheel beginner 5 week course. TWO INTAKES: Mon 23rd Feb 2026 6pm till 8pm (5 weeks from this date). Wed 25th Feb 2026 6pm till 8pm (5 weeks from this date). Week 1: Full overview of throwing a cylinder. Concentrate on wedging, clay consistency, attaching a bat to wheel head,...

$265
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Nuremberg | Movie Screening

The Junction Theatre 36 Main Road, Katikati, New Zealand

Presented by: The Arts Junction (2025) A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring. 2 hr 28 mins, Legal Thriller. Numerous award wins and nominations, starring Oscar winners Rami Malek and Russell Crowe. M (Mature Audience)- Content Warnings: Holocaust imagery,...

$8 – $12
Featured Beginner Wheel Classes | The Pottery Studio

Beginner Wheel Classes | The Pottery Studio

The Pottery Studio 109 Devonport Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Pottery Studio Wheel beginner 5 week course. TWO INTAKES: Mon 23rd Feb 2026 6pm till 8pm (5 weeks from this date). Wed 25th Feb 2026 6pm till 8pm (5 weeks from this date). Week 1: Full overview of throwing a cylinder. Concentrate on wedging, clay consistency, attaching a bat to wheel head,...

$265
Featured Vision On – Art Exhibition

Vision On – Art Exhibition

Carlton Gallery The Arts Junction, 36 Main Road, Katikati 3129, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Carlton Gallery Featuring talented fine artist John Wilson & Black Shed Pottery. John D Wilson is a British-born, self-taught contemporary artist known for his mastery of reverse perspective painting — a technique that disrupts conventional depth and challenges the viewer’s perception. For over four decades, Wilson has developed a distinctive 3D illusion...

Free
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Pike River | Movie Screening

The Junction Theatre 36 Main Road, Katikati, New Zealand

Presented by: The Arts Junction (2025) In the aftermath of an explosion that rocked the Pike River Mine and took 29 lives, two women step up to fight for accountability. Biography, Drama, Thriller, 2hr 11min. "Impeccable filmmaking. Terrific film. Take tissues". M (Mature) - Offensive Language. Find out more

$8 – $12

Art classes in Te Puke

Constables Gallery Commerce Lane, Te Puke 3119, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Te Puke Art Society will be opening Constable's Gallery for art classes on Thursday evenings from Thursday 27th March, 5.30pm to 8pm.

Featured Vision On – Art Exhibition

Vision On – Art Exhibition

Carlton Gallery The Arts Junction, 36 Main Road, Katikati 3129, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Carlton Gallery Featuring talented fine artist John Wilson & Black Shed Pottery. John D Wilson is a British-born, self-taught contemporary artist known for his mastery of reverse perspective painting — a technique that disrupts conventional depth and challenges the viewer’s perception. For over four decades, Wilson has developed a distinctive 3D illusion...

Free
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Charlotte Yates & Show Pony

The Arts Junction The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati 3129, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Katikati Folk Club Hailing from Wellington, singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates wields acoustic guitar while her ally in music, the multi-instrumentalist Show Pony aka the 'Swiss Army Knife of NZ music' plays trumpet, violin, percussion and backing vocals but not all at the same time! They've been performing together at select shows around the country...

$24
The Little Big Markets | Coronation Park

The Little Big Markets | Coronation Park

Coronation Park Coronation Park, Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Little Big Markets Join us for a sun-soaked Saturday at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui from 9am–2pm, as we kick off another season celebrating our community! Wander through a vibrant lineup of local talent, from artisan makers to designers and creatives. Feast on delicious street food, groove to live music, and chill out...

Free
Featured Vision On – Art Exhibition

Vision On – Art Exhibition

Carlton Gallery The Arts Junction, 36 Main Road, Katikati 3129, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Carlton Gallery Featuring talented fine artist John Wilson & Black Shed Pottery. John D Wilson is a British-born, self-taught contemporary artist known for his mastery of reverse perspective painting — a technique that disrupts conventional depth and challenges the viewer’s perception. For over four decades, Wilson has developed a distinctive 3D illusion...

Free
Featured Wharf Street Saturday Sessions

Wharf Street Saturday Sessions

Wharf St Wharf St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Barrel Room Join us along Wharf Street for scintillating free outdoor live music from the National Jazz Festival, every Saturday from the 14 February at 2pm in the lead up to the Jazz Festival in Easter! Find out more

Free
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Holi Colour Splash

Memorial Park Memorial Park, Eleventh Avenue, Tauranga 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: One Love Charity Rolling through a rainbow! The Tauranga Holi Colour Splash has become one of the most popular events in the Bay, inviting families and friends to enjoy a day filled with DJ music and all the epic Holi songs, Bharatanatyam, Bhangra and Bollywood dance performances, henna art, delicious Indian street food,...

Free
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Salon Risqué – Speakeasy Scandal

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Baycourt Community & Arts Centre R18. Partial nudity, adult themes and language. Step behind the velvet curtain and into Salon Risqué, a decadent cabaret and burlesque experience set in the shadows of a prohibition-era speakeasy. As Curves O Plenty brew their own illicit liquor, the night unfolds in a haze of temptation, glamour,...

$37.38 – $58.38
The Little Big Markets | Tauranga Waterfront

The Little Big Markets | Tauranga Waterfront

Tauranga Waterfront The Strand, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Little Big Markets We’re bringing the magic of The Little Big Markets to the other side of the bridge! Join us once a month from 10am–2pm along the beautiful Tauranga waterfront for a day full of market stalls, live music, free workshops, lawn games, and more. Soak up the sun, support local,...

Free
Featured Vision On – Art Exhibition

Vision On – Art Exhibition

Carlton Gallery The Arts Junction, 36 Main Road, Katikati 3129, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Carlton Gallery Featuring talented fine artist John Wilson & Black Shed Pottery. John D Wilson is a British-born, self-taught contemporary artist known for his mastery of reverse perspective painting — a technique that disrupts conventional depth and challenges the viewer’s perception. For over four decades, Wilson has developed a distinctive 3D illusion...

Free
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Holy Cow | Movie Screening

The Junction Theatre 36 Main Road, Katikati, New Zealand

Presented by: The Arts Junction (2024) Totone's carefree teenage life of drinking and dancing takes a turn when he must provide for his 7-year-old sister. Seeking income, he channels his energy into producing an award-winning comté cheese to claim a competition prize. Comedy, Drama, 1 hr 32min, French with English subtitles. Scooped up Best Film...

$8 – $12
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Writers on Writing – Self Publishing | The Dos & The Don’ts

Greerton Library Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Writers Donna Goodacre is no stranger to self publishing having written and published three historical novels under her own indie label. In this session she will cover traditional versus self publishing and the different platforms available; marketing such as newsletters, email lists, social media, book discovery, and book launches; then she will...

$10 – $15
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The Sense of an Ending | Movie Screening

The Junction Theatre 36 Main Road, Katikati, New Zealand

Presented by: The Arts Junction (2017) A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life. 1 hr 48 mins, Drama, Mystery. “Adaptation of Julian Barnes's Booker-winner about a blast from the past of a grumpy divorcee.” Rated PG-13 for thematic elements,...

$8 – $12
Featured Beginner Wheel Classes | The Pottery Studio

Beginner Wheel Classes | The Pottery Studio

The Pottery Studio 109 Devonport Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Pottery Studio Wheel beginner 5 week course. TWO INTAKES: Mon 23rd Feb 2026 6pm till 8pm (5 weeks from this date). Wed 25th Feb 2026 6pm till 8pm (5 weeks from this date). Week 1: Full overview of throwing a cylinder. Concentrate on wedging, clay consistency, attaching a bat to wheel head,...

$265
Lines and Lyrics – Tauranga

Lines and Lyrics – Tauranga

Tauranga Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand +1 more

Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Lines and Lyrics runs 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,...

Free
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