U3A Tauranga

Category: General News

  • Artificial Intelligence -New Group

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    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly in the news, but what actually is it, and how can we use it practically or creatively in our daily lives? We are launching a brand-new Artificial Intelligence group. No technical background or computer programming experience required—just an open mind and a bit of curiosity. Together, in a relaxed and…

  • Groups Seeking New Members

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  • Your Invitation to the Opera…. try something new for 2026

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    The Opera Appreciation group – join us and see what it is all about!

  • Join Our Website Team

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    As many of you have seen in our February Special Website Edition Newsletter, U3A Tauranga has launched a new website in February 2026. Ian Howell has now stepped into the role of Web Manager, following the valued work of the late Jim Pryor.

  • New Group: Spanish for Beginners

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    Convenor: Ian HowellStarts February 2026 Many members have told us they want to learn a new language, especially one as useful, fun, and friendly as Spanish. Here’s why I think Spanish is perfect for U3A: We’ll be using a professional tutor who specialises in teaching Spanish to adults.This will NOT be like school — no dreary grammar drills, no…

  • New Group: Inky Tales – Memoir Writing

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    Convenor: Helen D’AthStarts February 2026 Yes, we now have the much-wanted writing group starting up from February 2026. Helen has a range of amazing skills. She will provide you with a new slant to your Memoir writing. Please read what she has written below. What sayings and lectures can you remember from your childhood?Your favourite Christmas​…

  • Matariki Concert – Flax Fingers Weave the Moonlight

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    Tauranga Civic Choir – 6th July 2025 Several U3A members belong to this choir and  do a great job. The Matariki Concert is the World Premiere of: Flax Fingers Weave the Moonlight, composed and directed by Nigel Williams. FULL DETAILS IN THIS LINK:

  • Classical Music Lovers B – 9th November 2023

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    About London: As both a magnet for the great performers and a creative melting pot, London has been one of the great cities of music for several centuries. That they came to London rather than any other English city with a claim to cultural significance is because, rightly or wrongly, the capital has always dominated…

  • Early NZ History group (Katikati), Visit to Tauranga

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    We have a new, very active U3A here in Katikati. Our Early NZ History group was recently privileged to spend the day, on a bus tour of Tauranga with Buddy Mikaere, a Māori community leader. He took us to all the places associated with Gate Pa. Places some of us didn’t know existed, and we…

  • Anne Withy Travelling through time in Morocco

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    For me it was awesome to experience this country which has been shaped by the forces of Nature for over 2 billion years. It has been invaded by the Carthaginians, the Romans, Arabs, Spanish, Portuguese and the French over 2,300 years. Today, Morocco is a reflection of this history, but now has a strong identity…

  • NetSafe – Tips for older people

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    Margaret Marsh received the following information and attachments from NetSafe via SeniorNet: Following on from our recent discussion, I’m pleased to send you some initial resources for older people to share with your network:. As part of Netsafety Week 2023 which runs from 24-30 July, Netsafe and Chorus are pleased to launch a Scam and…

  • Acoustic Performers. February Report

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    Report from the Acoustic Performers Group,February 1st saw the birth of a new group in U3A, The Acoustic Performers Group. We had our first get together at Cliff Road Hall yesterday with 12 attending but I know this will grow very quickly to our limit of 35. The afternoon went off well and will only…