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Italian Film Festival
Fri
24 Jul
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Wed
5 Aug
2026
In its eleventh year, the New Zealand Italian Film Festival brings a slice of Italy to the Luxe Cinema for three stellar weeks, 15 July-5 August.
Owned and curated by an Italian filmmaker living in Hawke's Bay, Paolo Rotondo, the festival is as authentic as it is entertaining, with films ranging from dramas to documentaries, comedies to thrillers, historical to romance and even a couple of westerns.
Don't miss the three weeks of the year Italy comes to Tauranga in all its colour and glory!
Paolo's favourite films are: Last One for the Road Heads or Tails? Audience favourites so far include: Bread & Tulips The Tasters La Grazia Diamonds Napoli - New York The Lost Caravaggio TrifoleLocation
The Luxe Cinemas
Event Dates
July 26, 2026
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8:00 am
July 27, 2026
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8:00 am
July 28, 2026
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8:00 am
July 29, 2026
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8:00 am
July 30, 2026
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8:00 am
July 31, 2026
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8:00 am
August 1, 2026
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8:00 am
August 2, 2026
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8:00 am
August 3, 2026
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8:00 am
August 4, 2026
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8:00 am
August 5, 2026
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8:00 am
Expo
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
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
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
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1 Sep
Exhibition
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
