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Featured Market & Main – Village Hunt

Market & Main – Village Hunt

Historic Village The Historic Village, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Market & Main, Historic Village Looking for something fun for the kids these school holidays? Until Sun 19 April 2026, tamariki can take part in a fun-filled Village Hunt with Market & Main! Pick up a clue sheet from Market & Main and explore the Village to find all the answers. Kids, bring...

Free
Featured LEGO Holiday Programme

LEGO Holiday Programme

Greerton Marist Rugby Club 90 Oropi Road, Greerton

Presented by: Bricks 4 Kidz Our LEGO Holiday Programme is back this April! The school holidays are just around the corner — let kids build, create, and explore with the Bricks 4 Kidz® Holiday Programme. It combines LEGO® Engineering, Robotics, and creative STEAM challenges, keeping children engaged as they learn through hands-on play. Find out...

$85
Featured The April Original Art Expo 2026

The April Original Art Expo 2026

Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium 664 Cameron Road, Tauranga South

Presented by: Tauranga Society of Artists  The Tauranga Society of Artists is delighted to announce its Original Art Expo is back - taking place Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 April 2026 at the Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium cnr 14th Ave and Devonport Rd. Featuring more than 500 original artworks, the Expo is the largest event...

Free
Featured Teen Book Club

Teen Book Club

Te Ao Mārama - 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
Tauranga Night Market

Tauranga Night Market

Tauranga Racecourse 1383 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Zee Events Friday evening plans? Head down to the Tauranga Night Market at the beautiful Tauranga Racecourse! Taste flavours from around the world, browse unique crafts and stalls, and enjoy live music and good vibes. A family-friendly Friday night out, running weekly through summer — see you there! Find out more

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
Featured For the Fallen

For the Fallen

Presented by: Tuatara Collective A powerful and deeply moving ANZAC tribute honouring the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the Māori Battalion, and the women, whānau, and communities who stood steadfast beside them. This evocative showcase features some of Aotearoa’s most compelling emerging performers. Presented in an intimate restaurant setting, audiences are transported to the taverns...

$15 – $25
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HAUS OF THE PEOPLE

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

Presented by: TOTARA STREET “Every body. Every ally. One house.” Tauranga Moana Rainbow Collective invites YOU — to Haus of the People. A colourful night of dancing in a safe space, where ALL folx bringing the love and respect are welcome! This Pride Month we’re not only celebrating our fabulous LGBT+ communities, we’re calling on...

$35
Live Music at The Crown & Badger

Live Music at The Crown & Badger

The Crown & Badger 91 The Strand, Tauranga

Presented by: The Crown & Badger We know how to have a good time! Experience the best in live local music at The Crown & Badger every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm to late. With only the best pub bangers on show, come down with your friends and dance the night away with the...

Free
Featured Wheel Pottery Workshops (All levels)

Wheel Pottery Workshops (All levels)

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

Presented by: The Pottery Studio Experience the Magic of the Pottery Wheel! Our Wheel Pottery Sessions are the perfect chance to get your hands messy, have fun, and create something truly unique! What to Expect:  - A stress-free, social session full of laughter and creativity - Step-by-step guidance from our expert instructor - A chance...

$79
Featured Market & Main – Village Hunt

Market & Main – Village Hunt

Historic Village The Historic Village, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Market & Main, Historic Village Looking for something fun for the kids these school holidays? Until Sun 19 April 2026, tamariki can take part in a fun-filled Village Hunt with Market & Main! Pick up a clue sheet from Market & Main and explore the Village to find all the answers. Kids, bring...

Free
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 The April Original Art Expo 2026

The April Original Art Expo 2026

Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium 664 Cameron Road, Tauranga South

Presented by: Tauranga Society of Artists  The Tauranga Society of Artists is delighted to announce its Original Art Expo is back - taking place Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 April 2026 at the Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium cnr 14th Ave and Devonport Rd. Featuring more than 500 original artworks, the Expo is the largest event...

Free
Featured

Rug Tufting Workshop

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Welcome to rug-making using a rug tufting gun! In this workshop you will be given everything you need to create a 40cmx40cm mounted rug tufted artwork to hang on your wall. Prior to the workshop you have the option of providing your own design to work from or choose...

$280
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DIY Rocket Ship

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Join us for a fun, hands-on craft session where you’ll build your very own DIY rocket! Design it Decorate it Take it home Perfect for kids (and kids at heart!)—come along and let your imagination soar! Hosted by N.E Events and proudly brought to you by Tauranga...

Free
Featured Tasting Extravaganza

Tasting Extravaganza

Presented by: Flavours of Plenty Festival Whether you’re into tea, gin, wine, cider or beer, this guided tasting adventure takes you to some of the Bay’s best foodie spots, with lunch, dessert, and transport all sorted. Sit back, sip, and enjoy behind-the-scenes stories, local charm, and plenty of laughs along the way. The perfect day...

$195
Featured For the Fallen

For the Fallen

Presented by: Tuatara Collective A powerful and deeply moving ANZAC tribute honouring the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the Māori Battalion, and the women, whānau, and communities who stood steadfast beside them. This evocative showcase features some of Aotearoa’s most compelling emerging performers. Presented in an intimate restaurant setting, audiences are transported to the taverns...

$15 – $25
Featured For the Fallen

For the Fallen

Presented by: Tuatara Collective A powerful and deeply moving ANZAC tribute honouring the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the Māori Battalion, and the women, whānau, and communities who stood steadfast beside them. This evocative showcase features some of Aotearoa’s most compelling emerging performers. Presented in an intimate restaurant setting, audiences are transported to the taverns...

$15 – $25
Featured

Queerly Talented

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

Presented by: Curves O Plenty As part of Tauranga Moana Pride Week, Curves O Plenty are thrilled to present Queerly Talented — a Rainbow talent quest celebrating the creativity, diversity, and brilliance of our local Rainbow community. Queerly Talented welcomes all forms of entertainment, including dance, music, song, spoken word, comedy, drag, and more. This year we have...

$8.19 – $10.75
Live Music at The Crown & Badger

Live Music at The Crown & Badger

The Crown & Badger 91 The Strand, Tauranga

Presented by: The Crown & Badger We know how to have a good time! Experience the best in live local music at The Crown & Badger every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm to late. With only the best pub bangers on show, come down with your friends and dance the night away with the...

Free
Featured The April Original Art Expo 2026

The April Original Art Expo 2026

Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium 664 Cameron Road, Tauranga South

Presented by: Tauranga Society of Artists  The Tauranga Society of Artists is delighted to announce its Original Art Expo is back - taking place Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 April 2026 at the Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium cnr 14th Ave and Devonport Rd. Featuring more than 500 original artworks, the Expo is the largest event...

Free
Featured Whenua Flavours – Stories of the Land

Whenua Flavours – Stories of the Land

Patetū Trust Tauranga 718 Welcome Bay Road, Waitao

Presented by: Flavours of Plenty Festival Step onto working Māori land for a unique two-hour experience where flavour meets storytelling. Guests will be welcomed onto the whenua, walk beneath kiwifruit vines, harvest fresh kawakawa, hear the history and whakapapa of the land, then enjoy a hands-on food session creating and tasting our signature kiwifruit and...

$95
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All About Art | Klimt & Schiele: Eros & Psyche

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

Presented by: The Village Community Cinema The Incubator All About ART Sunday Arts documentary programme returns in April with KLIMT & SCHIELE: Eros and Psyche. Delve into the turn-of-the century Vienna artworld and tour through exhibitions of Klimt and Schiele’s legendary works. 1918. As the roar of the First World War cannons is dying out,...

$13
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Tails & Tales: New Zealand Wildlife Storytime | Ages 3-8

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Discover the wonderful creatures of Aotearoa in this interactive storytime full of books, puppets, and hands‑on creativity. Ideal for ages 3–8, but all are welcome No booking necessary; but please arrive at the start time. Suitable for children 3-8 years old. Parents are required to stay for the duration...

Free
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Writers on Writing – Writing Funny | How To Write Adventure-Comedies

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

Presented by: Tauranga Writers Tom E. Moffatt writes humorous action-adventure stories for children. After his first book won two national book awards he has gone on to write and self-publish fifteen more books, including collections of short stories and thousands of original jokes.  In this session Tom E. will guide us through the process of...

$15
Featured

2026 Concert Series #1

St Pauls Presbyterian Church 1 Mulgan Street, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Katikati Concert Band Katikati Concert Band presents our first concert for the year. We will perform a variety of music from Russia, Ireland, Germany and many more. We will also be performing a piece of music by a New Zealand composer for the very first time. The song was written to commemorate the...

Free – $10
Featured All You Can Eat Taco Night

All You Can Eat Taco Night

Cadera Bar and Restaurant Ōhope Beach 19 Pohutukawa Ave, Ōhope, Whakatane

Presented by: Flavours of Plenty Festival For two nights only, Cadera will be serving an all-you-can-eat taco feast designed for those who love flavour and aren’t afraid to push their limits. Enjoy endless tacos featuring your favourite fillings, chicken, pork belly, and fish, alongside exciting new festival flavours created just for this event. Drop in...

$45
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Alumni Ngāti 26 Alf Rendell Photography Scholarship Exhibition

Te Ara o Mauao Gallery, M block, Windermere Campus, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology 70 Windermere Drive, Poike, Tauranga 3

Presented by: Bachelor of Creative Industries Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology You’re Invited - Join us in celebrating a decade of photographic excellence! Alumni Ngāti 26 Alf Rendell Photography Scholarship Exhibition. 10 Year Celebration of Photography Excellence. This special exhibition showcases the exceptional talent of alumni photographers, marking ten years of creativity and storytelling. Celebrate...

Free
Featured Dinner in the Domain

Dinner in the Domain

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

Presented by: Little Big Events Dinner in the Domain – Every Thursday in Pāpāmoa. Your perfect summer ritual is back — every Thursday from 5pm–9pm at the Pāpāmoa Pony Club! Bring your crew, your appetite, and your picnic blanket for a chilled-out evening of: Up to 20 epic food trucks A fully stocked bar with...

Free
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T.I.D.E Waihī Beach x SMYD x Gather Creative

SMYD Accounting / Advisory 19c Wilson Road, Waihī Beach

Presented by: Waihī Beach Events & Promotions A fresh take on networking for Waihī Beach with meaningful connections, new ideas, and real value with SMYD & Gather Creative. If you’ve been feeling like business is shifting (because it is), this one’s for you. Join us for our next T.I.D.E Waihī Beach event, co-hosted by Waihī Beach...

Free

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.

Tauranga Night Market

Tauranga Night Market

Tauranga Racecourse 1383 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Zee Events Friday evening plans? Head down to the Tauranga Night Market at the beautiful Tauranga Racecourse! Taste flavours from around the world, browse unique crafts and stalls, and enjoy live music and good vibes. A family-friendly Friday night out, running weekly through summer — see you there! Find out more

Free
Featured

The Pipipickers

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

Presented by: Katikati Folk Club The Pipipickers seamlessly blend contemporary innovation with traditional hard-driving bluegrass, driven by a passion to share their love of the genre with audiences everywhere. Doors open at 7pm Find out more

$24
Featured Come From Away – The Smash-Hit Musical

Come From Away – The Smash-Hit Musical

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

Presented by: Tauranga Musical Theatre Experience the global phenomenon that has captured hearts around the world. Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover,...

$40 – $60
Live Music at The Crown & Badger

Live Music at The Crown & Badger

The Crown & Badger 91 The Strand, Tauranga

Presented by: The Crown & Badger We know how to have a good time! Experience the best in live local music at The Crown & Badger every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm to late. With only the best pub bangers on show, come down with your friends and dance the night away with the...

Free
Featured Wheel Pottery Workshops (All levels)

Wheel Pottery Workshops (All levels)

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

Presented by: The Pottery Studio Experience the Magic of the Pottery Wheel! Our Wheel Pottery Sessions are the perfect chance to get your hands messy, have fun, and create something truly unique! What to Expect:  - A stress-free, social session full of laughter and creativity - Step-by-step guidance from our expert instructor - A chance...

$79
Featured Print & Savour

Print & Savour

Charles' Place 1 Maluma Close, Ohauiti

Presented by: Flavours of Plenty Festival Discover the beauty of gyotaku (the traditional Japanese art of fish printing), before rolling up your sleeves to create and enjoy a series of seafood-inspired bites. Guided by Charles, you’ll make your own fish print to take home, then gather around the table to transform pre-prepared fillets into a...

$89
Featured The Masterclass

The Masterclass

Sailor Galley and Rum Bar 107 Maunganui Road, Tauranga

Presented by: Flavours of Plenty Festival Join Sailor Galley & Rum Bar for an intimate cocktail-making experience, limited to just 20 people. Get hands-on shaking, stirring and tasting your way through a series of expertly crafted cocktails while sampling premium rum and tequila, matched with curated food pairings. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories...

$79
Featured For the Fallen

For the Fallen

Presented by: Tuatara Collective A powerful and deeply moving ANZAC tribute honouring the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the Māori Battalion, and the women, whānau, and communities who stood steadfast beside them. This evocative showcase features some of Aotearoa’s most compelling emerging performers. Presented in an intimate restaurant setting, audiences are transported to the taverns...

$15 – $25
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Smoke, Fire & BBQ

The Run 15 147 Mimiha Road, Matata

Presented by: Flavours of Plenty Festival This isn’t just dinner, it’s an exploration of the fundamentals of flavour and the senses. Experience the power of smoke, charcoal and open flame with an exclusive menu set in a secret, secluded bush clearing under the stars. Begin with a complimentary crafted cocktail before following a hidden path...

$190 – $250
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Taste of Te Puke | Dinner & Movie Night

The Capitol Theatre Te Puke 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke

Presented by: Flavours of Plenty Festival Enjoy an evening that celebrates the rich bounty of Te Puke, pairing delicious local food with an all-time classic movie Julie and Julia (2009). Dinner features a selection of dishes inspired by the region’s producers — from lamb and beef to kaimoana — with a French twist inspired by...

$55
Featured Come From Away – The Smash-Hit Musical

Come From Away – The Smash-Hit Musical

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

Presented by: Tauranga Musical Theatre Experience the global phenomenon that has captured hearts around the world. Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover,...

$40 – $60
Live Music at The Crown & Badger

Live Music at The Crown & Badger

The Crown & Badger 91 The Strand, Tauranga

Presented by: The Crown & Badger We know how to have a good time! Experience the best in live local music at The Crown & Badger every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm to late. With only the best pub bangers on show, come down with your friends and dance the night away with the...

Free
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
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Vegan Vibes X The Little Big Markets

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

Presented by: Little Big Events Vegan Vibes returns as a dedicated feature within The Little Big Markets, bringing together the best in plant-based food, drink, and conscious living. Set within one of the region’s most loved and high-energy markets, this special Vegan Vibes zone pairs bold vegan flavours with the buzzing community atmosphere the markets...

Free
Featured Whenua Flavours – Stories of the Land

Whenua Flavours – Stories of the Land

Patetū Trust Tauranga 718 Welcome Bay Road, Waitao

Presented by: Flavours of Plenty Festival Step onto working Māori land for a unique two-hour experience where flavour meets storytelling. Guests will be welcomed onto the whenua, walk beneath kiwifruit vines, harvest fresh kawakawa, hear the history and whakapapa of the land, then enjoy a hands-on food session creating and tasting our signature kiwifruit and...

$95
Featured The Masterclass

The Masterclass

Sailor Galley and Rum Bar 107 Maunganui Road, Tauranga

Presented by: Flavours of Plenty Festival Join Sailor Galley & Rum Bar for an intimate cocktail-making experience, limited to just 20 people. Get hands-on shaking, stirring and tasting your way through a series of expertly crafted cocktails while sampling premium rum and tequila, matched with curated food pairings. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories...

$79
Featured Tina – Screening at the Capitol Theatre Te Puke

Moulin Rouge! – Screening at the Capitol Theatre Te Puke

The Capitol Theatre Te Puke 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke

Presented by: The Capitol Theatre Te Puke Join us for this musical classic and enjoy snacks, lollies, and ice cream available for purchase! At the end of the 19th century, during Paris’ Belle Époque, Christian, a young, penniless poet, settles in the Montmartre district and discovers a world of sex, drugs, and the French cancan....

$11.43 – $22.20
Featured Come From Away – The Smash-Hit Musical

Come From Away – The Smash-Hit Musical

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

Presented by: Tauranga Musical Theatre Experience the global phenomenon that has captured hearts around the world. Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover,...

$40 – $60
Featured Tina – Screening at the Capitol Theatre Te Puke

Moulin Rouge! – Screening at the Capitol Theatre Te Puke

The Capitol Theatre Te Puke 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke

Presented by: The Capitol Theatre Te Puke Join us for this musical classic and enjoy snacks, lollies, and ice cream available for purchase! At the end of the 19th century, during Paris’ Belle Époque, Christian, a young, penniless poet, settles in the Montmartre district and discovers a world of sex, drugs, and the French cancan....

$11.43 – $22.20
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