U3A is an international organization for people in their ‘Third Age’—whether you are retired, semi-retired, or simply have time to spare. There are no age limits for joining.
We have over 800+ members (as at Dec 2025) in the Tauranga and Western Bay areas, with 70+ interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn and explore new ideas, skills and activities.
Interest Group categories include: Art, Design, Books, Cards, Computing, Current Events, Dining, Films, History, Languages, Music, Nature, Photography, Physical Exercise, Sciences, etc. Meetings are held in the members’ homes or in local venues.
Monthly Meetings are held every month in Tauranga and Katikati with an opportunity to hear guest speakers and socialise.
Newsletter
Monthly Meetings
Once a month we meet at the Tauranga Yacht Club or Katikati Community Hub for a social morning where invited keynote speakers present illustrated talks of major interest.
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Tauranga: 20th November 2026
Electoral General Meeting
Main Speaker: Bob Tulloch
Topic: ‘LandSAR: ’Tauranga: Five Decades of Change’Bob Tulloch, well known Tauranga professional photographer came to Tauranga in 1974 – population 38,000. Apart from his regular professional work Bob began recording – special events, people responsible for many of the major changes to Tauranga and events like surf lifesaving carnivals, citrus festivals, major rugby matches, theatre productions, landscapes and aerial photographs. Without realising he was recording the City’s history.
Bob is a winner of many national awards and has Life Membership of the NZIPP.
We also want members to be aware that our entry fee to all monthly meetings at the Yacht Club in Sulphur Point will be $10 per person.
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Katikati: 11th November 2026
Main Speaker: TBA
Topic:Short Speaker:
Topic:All are welcome to our monthly meetings. There is a $3 door charge to defray costs (venue hire and morning tea). Remember you can purchase a 5 x monthly meeting card for $15 from the registration desk.