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Pocket Size Play: Painting with a marine biologist
Sat
18 Jul
2026
Kids will paint ocean-themed plaster pieces, like fish, turtles, and seashells, while chatting with a real marine biologist. It’s a chance to explore the wonders of the ocean, ask curious questions, and learn amazing facts about sea creatures and their habitats.
A perfect mix of hands-on art and science, designed to spark imagination and inspire a love for the moana (ocean)!
Hosted by N.E. events and Nikki from Scientific_Ocean_ArtThere’s a free Pocket Sized Play activity between 10.30am – 12.30pm every Saturday. Proudly brought to you by Tauranga City Council.
Enjoy free parking in Tauranga city centre all weekend in all council-operated spaces, including carpark buildings and on-street parking. No machines, no apps, no worries. Find out more at tauranga.govt.nz/parking
Event Dates
July 18, 2026
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10:30 am
Workshop
Join our hands-on Popping Boba workshop. You’ll learn the science behind these juicy flavour bursts and create your own colourful popping pearls from scratch. Experiment with flavours, get creative with colours, and discover how to turn simple ingredients into something seriously cool. Best of all, you’ll get to take your homemade boba home (if you don’t eat it first!). Registrations essential.
7 Jul
Workshop
Hawkins Community Open Day - Tauranga High and District Court Project Rā Tuwhera a Hapori - Te Koti Matua Me Te Koti A-Rohe O Tauranga The community is invited to a special open day at the Tauranga High and District Court construction site, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s major public projects.
14 Aug
Talk / lecture
Inachord Singers Tauranga are proud to invite you to a warm, community‑minded afternoon with Southland soprano treasure Deborah Wai Kapohe. Deborah will share stories from her extensive and varied professional career — a life lived across opera, contemporary Māori music, musical theatre, songwriting, guitar performance, arts leadership, and law. Bring a cushion (though seats provided!) and your favourite mug to maximise feeling at home, and settle into a relaxed, family‑friendly atmosphere as she opens the door to her creative world with humour, insight, and generosity. Following an intensive workshop the day prior, the afternoon will also feature a small selection of songs from both Deborah Wai Kapohe and Inachord Singers Tauranga, offering a gentle touch of live music to complement the storytelling. With afternoon tea available, free tickets for children under twelve and a portion of proceeds supporting local charities, this gathering promises inspiration, wonder, beauty, and through fellowship, genuine community spirit. Come for the stories, stay for the songs, leave with connection.
23 Aug
