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  • Thrifted Finds – Preloved Market

    Featured Thrifted Finds – Preloved Market
    Coronation Park Coronation Park, Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: The Little Big Markets Thrifted Finds is your go-to destination for vintage shopping and thrifting. Pre-loved & Vintage Market. Free to attened. There'll be a DJ, Vintage & pre loved clothes stalls, street food, Rack sales, and more. Booking options include: Rent a rack from us - $40 Rent a table from us...

    Free

  • Waihi Beach Artisan and Crafters Fair 2026

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    Waihi Beach Community Centre Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach 3611, Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Pop-Up Marketeers Artisan and Crafters Fair is coming to Waihi Beach. Dont miss this on Saturday 30th May Kings Birthday Weekend at the Waihi Beach Community Centre. If you are an Artisan/Crafter and keen to be involved then contact us. We are looking for Good Quality handcrafted and handmade items from Garden Art,...

    Free

  • June Opening Night Street Party – 4 Art Exhibitions

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    The Incubator Creative Hub The Incubator Creative Hub, 159 17th Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Come along – your part of the magic of our monthly launch events and a part of Tauranga's Local Art Scene. This month programme of new shows features students just finding their feet in the gallery art world and some pretty seasoned professionals – a great interesting range. At...

    Free

  • Te Puke Festival of Cultures

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    Te Puke Memorial Hall 130 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Western Bay of Plenty District Council Join Us for the Inaugural Te Puke Festival of Cultures! Celebrate Te Puke's rich heritage with an exciting festival beginning at Capitol Theatre with a tangata whenua-focused opening. Enjoy arts and crafts workshops, showcasing our community's diverse cultures. Experience captivating cultural performances of music, dance, and more...

    Free

  • Screen Connect – Industry Evening

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    Te Piringa Whare Studios

    Presented by: Film Bay of Plenty As Matariki approaches, join Film Bay of Plenty for a special mid-winter screen industry evening at Te Whare Piringa — Rotorua’s newest production studio. This evening is a chance to come together, reflect, reconnect, and look ahead while celebrating the talented producers emerging through our Regional Producer Accelerator and...

    $10

  • Kapu & Kōrero | Matariki

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    Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Tauranga Art Gallery, 108 Willow St, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Creative Bay of Plenty | Te Waka Auaha Toi Join Creative Bay of Plenty for a special Matariki Kapu & Kōrero in our local community at Toi Tauranga Art Gallery. We will meet in the city at the gallery’s Creativity Centre at 108 Willow Street, Tauranga to connect with the kaimahi at the...

    Free

  • Te Kete-ā-Rohe (Cultural Connections) | Matariki

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    Tauranga City Council Offices 90 Devonport Road, New Zealand

    Presented by: Te Pou Takawaenga of Tauranga City Council This is a two day workshop hosted by Te Pou Takawaenga of Tauranga City Council. This is a rare, and potentially transformative opportunity, to gain an overview of historical and contemporary issues relevant to this area. This wānanga will help attendees to explore key concepts of...

    $20

  • Matariki Sculpture Trail

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    Masonic Park Masonic Park The Strand Tauranga 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand +2 more

    Presented by: Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust A Celestial AR Celebration of Māori Art – matARiki Sculpture Trail. Masonic Park & Wharf Street, 59 The Strand & 1-28 Wharf Street, Tauranga Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka, 137 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui Presented by Te Tuhi Māreikura Trust and curated by Te Tauranga Toi, the matARiki...

    Free

  • 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

  • Ururangi: Navigating Creativity | Matariki

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    The Kollective The Kollective - TK, 145 17th Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Creative Bay of Plenty | Te Waka Auaha Toi Join us for Ururangi: Navigating Creativity, a dynamic panel bringing together Māori creatives to explore how we move, adapt, and create within changing environments. Guided by the whetū Ururangi, the pae kōrero reflects on the winds of innovation, the grounding of identity, and the...

    $15

  • Matariki Star Trail

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    Downtown Tauranga 58 Devonport Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Downtown Tauranga Come journey through Downtown Tauranga from the 3-10th July and find the whetū (stars) of Matariki! Start the trail at any of the awesome locations around Downtown Tauranga by scanning the QR code with your phone camera and following the trail to learn more about the Matariki constellation. Once you have...

    Free

  • Art Under The Stars – Toi Street Party | Matariki

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    The Incubator Creative Hub The Incubator Creative Hub, 159 17th Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub On Friday the 3rd July 5.30pm–7pm, we throw open the doors for special an extra special Matariki themed street party that celebrates everything that makes this community vital: live music, a licensed bar, grazing platters from our sponsor Gate Pa New World, and three powerful new exhibitions. This evening...

    Free

  • Opening: Āwhiowhio | Matariki

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    Art + Body Creative Studio 229A Maunganui Road, Tauranga

    Presented by: Art + Body Creative Studio Āwhiowhio is an exhibition that views creativity as a force of movement, transformation, and renewal. Like a swirling wind that gathers ideas and clears new paths, this collection explores art as an elemental energy—one expressed through the physical rhythm of the etched mark and the pressure of imprinting....

    Free

  • Matariki Whānau Day

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

    Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library E tū Ururangi – behold the winds of life, carrying the promise and vitality of Tāwhiri-rangi. Celebrate the rising of Matariki with a vibrant day of connection, creativity, and remembrance at Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library. Bring your whānau along for a day filled with hands-on...

    Free

  • Pae Korokī | Matariki

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

    Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library "Ka korokī ngā manu, ka tākiri o te ata.” – The dawn chorus of the birds signals a new day! Celebrate Matariki by exploring the stories of Tauranga Moana with Pae Korokī: Tauranga archives online. Discover photographs, archives, maps, and oral histories that bring our past to...

    Free

  • Matariki Maumaharatanga | Matariki

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    Hopukiore Mt Drury Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Reserve, 4381957, Mount Maunganui 3116, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Te Puna i Rangiriri Trust Matariki is a time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal — a moment in the year when we come together to honour those who have passed and to look ahead to the future. Our Maumaharatanga ceremony offers a space for the Tauranga Moana community to gather in the early...

    Free

  • The Little Big Markets Matariki

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

    Presented by: Little Big Events Join us for a sun-soaked day at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui from 9am–2pm, as we celebrate Matariki! 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 with lawn games, workshops, and plenty...

    Free

  • Matariki Light Up The Waterway: Te Ara ō Wairākei 2026 with Visit Pāpāmoa

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    Te Ara O Wairakei Pāpāmoa

    Presented by: Visit Pāpāmoa Join us on Friday 10 July for Matariki: Light Up the Waterways, a free community event celebrating the stories, traditions and history of Matariki. As night falls, the Pāpāmoa waterways will come alive with light, creating an unorgetable experience for whānau and friends to enjoy together. Keep an eye out for...

    Free

  • Opening Night: Dance Carnival & Night Market

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    Kakahoroa Carpark 140 The Strand, Whakatāne

    Presented by: Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne Join us as we kick off Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne with a vibrant Opening Night celebration in the heart of town This is where it all begins — a high-energy evening filled with movement, flavour, creativity, and community. What’s on: Dance Carnival – a lively showcase of...

    Free

  • Juggler Jay’s Incredible Magic Show!

    Featured Juggler Jay’s Incredible Magic Show!
    The Jam Factory The Jam Factory, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub Get the whole family ready for Juggler Jay's Incredible Magic Show! With daring feats of juggling, audience participation and, of course, magic! Jay is Aotearoa's youngest surviving duck juggler, and we are lucky to have him performing two shows here at The Jam Factory these school holidays! Jay Juggler is...

    $10

  • Juggler Jay’s Incredible Magic Show!

    Featured Juggler Jay’s Incredible Magic Show!
    The Jam Factory The Jam Factory, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub Get the whole family ready for Juggler Jay's Incredible Magic Show! With daring feats of juggling, audience participation and, of course, magic! Jay is Aotearoa's youngest surviving duck juggler, and we are lucky to have him performing two shows here at The Jam Factory these school holidays! Jay Juggler is...

    $10

  • Juggle in the Jam Factory

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    The Jam Factory The Jam Factory, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub Make your own juggling balls and learn the fundamentals of juggling with travelling magician - Juggler Jay. With years of experience teaching the circus arts and performing, this is more than just a juggling workshop! Learn tips and tricks to help you progress in your juggling journey, as well as...

    $40

  • The Bubble Spectacular

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

    Presented by: Base Entertainment The Bubble Spectacular – Starring Dr Hubble’s Bubbles! Enter the bubbly-brilliant world of Dr Hubble, as he presents The Bubble Spectacular – a fun-filled, out of this world, bubble-riffic show! Expect to be amazed as the ultimate master of bubbles, Dr Hubble, creates little bubbles, BIG bubbles, volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles,...

    $32.15 – $53.15

  • A Toast to Toi: Matariki Breakfast Special Edition

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    Art + Body Creative Studio 229A Maunganui Road, Tauranga

    Presented by: Art Body Creative Studio A Toast to Toi: Matariki Breakfast Special Edition is a morning of collective reflection and future planning held alongside the exhibition Āwhiowhio. We invite you to breakfast with us, spend time with the artworks before joining a guided session focused on intention setting, creative mapping, and sharing ideas. This...

    Free

  • 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

  • Ngā Tohu Aio – Traditional Māori Healing Clinic | Matariki

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

    Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library "Āio ki te rangi, āio ki te whenua, āio ki ngā mea katoa" – Peace to the sky, peace to the land, peace te all things Ngā Tohu Āio will be with us at Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library offering a special community healing clinic as part...

    Free

  • Elemental Event Tauranga: Studio Series

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    The Jam Factory The Jam Factory, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: The Jam Factory Elemental Events NZ is a Tauranga-based creative production company specialising in immersive, multidisciplinary experiences. Blending runway fashion, live music, and performance art, Elemental creates thoughtfully curated events that celebrate artistic expression and community connection. With a focus on storytelling and atmosphere, each event is designed to feel both elevated and...

    $55

  • Waihī Beach Op Shop Ball Presents: Studio 64

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    Waihi Beach Community Centre Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach 3611, Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Waihī Beach Community Events & Promotions The Op Shop Ball is Back for 2026!. Join us at for a night of 70’s Funk, Glitz and Glamour at Studio 64 Some events leave a mark. The Op Shop Ball is one of them. It's a beloved Waihī Beach tradition that locals have been asking...

    $75.05 – $131.97

  • Waihī Beach Op Shop Ball Presents: Studio 64

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    Waihi Beach Community Centre Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach 3611, Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Waihī Beach Community Events & Promotions The Op Shop Ball is Back for 2026! Join us at for a night of 70’s Funk, Glitz and Glamour at Studio 64 Some events leave a mark. The Op Shop Ball is one of them. It's a beloved Waihī Beach tradition that locals have been asking...

    $75.05 – $131.97

  • Full Moon Sound Bath

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    The Sound Temple 82 Matapihi Station Road

    Presented by: Ruth Holden | The Sound Temple Come and unplug from the world in nature and receive, be nurtured and feel connected. This is a two hour sacred fire ceremony and sound bath with cacao. These circles are held in the Sound Temple and on the land surrounding, we gather round the fire for...

    $49

  • The Wrap – A Matariki Celebration Finale

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

    Presented by: Totara Street Presented by Moana Radio and RnBeast, The Wrap features powerhouse performances from Fran Kora, Ria Hall and DJ Double D, backed by the incredible RnBeast live band. Set against the spirit of Matariki, this one-night-only event celebrates connection, culture, music and community through an electrifying blend of waiata, soul, reggae, hip...

    $40

  • ‘Next Goal Wins’ Film Screening Fundraiser at The Capitol Theatre, Te Puke

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    The Capitol Theatre Te Puke 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke

    Presented by: Te Puke Intermediate School Escape the winter cold and transport straight to the tropics! Join us for a massive "Funraising" afternoon at the newly refurbished Capitol Theatre in Te Puke on Sunday, August 2nd supporting the TPI Samoa Trip. 1:00 PM: Tropical fun, games, raffles, snacks & refreshments! 2:00 PM: Next Goal Wins...

    $12 – $50

  • Tauranga Taps Beer Festival

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    The Cargo Shed 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga City 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

    Presented by: Tauranga Taps Tauranga Taps Launches Inaugural Craft Beer Festival Celebrating Bay of Plenty Breweries. Local craft beer community Tauranga Taps is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Tauranga Taps Beer Festival, bringing together some of the Bay of Plenty's finest independent breweries for an afternoon of great beer, food and community....

    $79 – $99

  • Code Club Tuesday – Katikati Library

    Code Club Tuesday – Katikati Library
    Katikati Library 21 Main Road,, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries At Scratch Code Club, you can learn how to make cool games, animations and websites too! For 9 - 13 years. 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tuesdays after school. (During school term times only). Registration is essential through the Katikati Library & Service Centre. Find out more

    Free

  • Bookworms – Ōmokoroa Library

    Featured Bookworms – Ōmokoroa Library
    Ōmokoroa Library 28 Western Ave, Ōmokoroa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries A book club focused on Junior Fiction books. Share books, play games, do crafts and make new friends! Perfect for readers aged 8-13. 3:30pm - 4:30pm the second Wednesday of each month. Find out more

    Free

  • New Moon Sound Bath – Wed 12th Aug

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    The Sound Temple 82 Matapihi Station Road

    Presented by: Ruth Holden | The Sound Temple Welcome to The Sound Temple! Come and unplug from the world in nature and receive, be nurtured and feel connected. This is a two hour sacred fire ceremony and sound bath with cacao. These circles are held in the Sound Temple a beautiful belle tent and on the...

    $49