TGA

← BACK

Don't Act Your Age: Author Talk with Leigh Elder

Wed

29 Jul

2026

Getting older is inevitable but feeling old is not. Join author Leigh Elder as he shares how a wake-up call in his seventies reshaped his approach to health, fitness, and everyday life. Drawing on insights from his book Don’t Act Your Age, Leigh explores why we often delay looking after ourselves, and how simple, consistent habits can make a meaningful difference over time. This engaging session will cover movement, strength, nutrition, and mindset, with a focus on practical ways to boost energy, maintain independence, and support long-term wellbeing. If you want more energy and a better quality of life as you get older, this session may challenge your thinking and inspire action. Following the talk, there will be an opportunity to purchase Leigh's book and join a relaxed drop-in session where you can chat one-on-one with Leigh and ask questions. Booking is required.

Location

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Event Dates

July 29, 2026

2:00 pm

→

Get tickets

→

Google maps

Expo

HobbyCon Card and Collectibles event

HobbyCon comes to Tauranga! HobbyCon brings collectors, players, vendors, and hobby enthusiasts together for a huge day of buying, selling, trading, and connecting with the community. Explore a packed show floor featuring trading cards, sports cards, collectibles, and plenty of hidden finds.

28 Aug

Activity

Free Mums & Bubs training session

BreastFriend, the Tauranga-founded brand behind The Breasties wearable breast pump, has partnered with The Lab — NZ's flagship hybrid training facility — to gift local new mums a free MUM CLUB session. The initiative is founder-led: BreastFriend's Marie-Claire Houtsmuller built the brand after struggling to find adequate pumps or support as a first-time, exclusively pumping mother. She was also in need of a village, and this is what this is. MUM CLUB is a baby-friendly training session designed to give new parents a rare hour to move, connect, and recharge — babies and prams welcome, no cost to attend. Quote from Marie-Claire Houtsmuller, Founder, BreastFriend NZ:

28 Jul

Activity

Tumble Time - Haumaru

BayActive has plenty of fun lined up to keep your preschool children aged 0–5 years active and entertained with Tumble Time at The University of Waikato Haumaru Sport & Recreation Centre! Have fun with moon hoppers, scooters, trikes, bikes, balls, balancing and gymnastic equipment, mega blocks, Little Tikes cars and much more. Tumble Time is designed to develop children's physical skills of balance, co-ordination, climbing, agility and fine motor skills. As this is a group environment, children also have the chance to develop their social skills as well as being a fantastic opportunity for parents to meet new friends too! No booking is required. Lock in the date and come along with your little one to get socialising at this fun and stimulating preschool playgroup!

26 Jul

1 Sep

Exhibition

New Zealand Mountain Film Festival - Tauranga

The 2026 New Zealand Mountain Film Festival was held in Wanaka and Queenstown from 18-23 June. A selection of top films will be selected to showcase the best of the best, featuring films from New Zealand and around the world. This September the festival will be screened at Tauranga Boys College. The night promises to have a mix of action-packed excitement, high drama, and inspiration for your own next great adventure.

5 Sep

total