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...
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,...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library “Ko ngā aho o te tukutuku he kōrero tuku iho.” – The strands of tukutuku are stories handed down. Learn how to create your own contemporary tukutuku panel in this hands-on, creative workshop. Explore traditional Māori weaving patterns in a modern way as you design and build...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library “Tēnei te mihi ki a koutou katoa. Mā te rere a te poi, ka tau ai, te mauri ki roto i a tātou.” – May the flow of the poi generate positive energy within us. Learn the art of making and performing poi with Siobhan Nathan. Create your...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library “Ko te ara pūoro, he ihi reo, he wehi oro, he wana ora.” – The path of music carries a powerful voice, sounds that inspire wonder, and vibrant life. We are pleased to welcome Jo’el Komene for a have-a-go session. A carver, musician, and educator with whakapapa...
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...
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...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library "Whiria te tangata” – Weave the people together. Try raranga with Sandie Hine and learn the basics of traditional Māori weaving using harakeke (flax). Create your own piece to take home while enjoying a welcoming, hands-on experience. Part of the Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Matariki...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library “He taonga tuku iho” – A treasure handed down through generations Design your own taonga (pendant) using air-dry clay and moulds. No booking required, simply drop in and start creating. Materials are limited, with one special piece per person to take home. Part of the Te Ao...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Discover new parts of your library with monthly themes and enjoy the company of our friendly group. Wednesday, 18 February Falling in and out of love Wednesday, 19 March Local flavour/NZ books Wednesday, 15 April Entertainers & entertaining Wednesday, 20 May Let’s get political! Wednesday, 17 June Travel or travellers Find out more
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Discover new parts of your library with monthly themes and enjoy the company of our friendly group. Wednesday, 18 February Falling in and out of love Wednesday, 19 March Local flavour/NZ books Wednesday, 15 April Entertainers & entertaining Wednesday, 20 May Let’s get political! Wednesday, 17 June Travel or travellers Find out 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,...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Discover new parts of your library with monthly themes and enjoy the company of our friendly group. Wednesday, 18 February Falling in and out of love Wednesday, 19 March Local flavour/NZ books Wednesday, 15 April Entertainers & entertaining Wednesday, 20 May Let’s get political! Wednesday, 17 June Travel or travellers Find out more
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Discover new parts of your library with monthly themes and enjoy the company of our friendly group. Wednesday, 18 February Falling in and out of love Wednesday, 19 March Local flavour/NZ books Wednesday, 15 April Entertainers & entertaining Wednesday, 20 May Let’s get political! Wednesday, 17 June Travel or travellers Find out more
Presented by: Tauranga City Council In this creative session, participants will make their own unique pendant using natural sea shells from Pāpāmoa Beach. The activity encourages creativity, connection with nature, and confidence in a fun and welcoming environment. A beautiful opportunity for children to create, connect, and take home a special piece of the ocean....
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,...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Join us for a fun-filled hour of well-known Kiwi songs, sung in both English and te reo Māori. Whether you’re keen to sing along or simply relax and enjoy the music, everyone is welcome. Lyrics will be provided. Led by the talented Zandria Taare, our very own...
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,...
