Category: U3AGroups
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My Life Stories (Katikati)
NEW for 2026 – A gift to future generations. Sessions will commence with some creative writing games to relax the attendants.
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Poetry Plus (Katikati)
Are you interested in poetry, reading, writing and learning more about poetry? Exploring words? Having some fun with words?
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Spanish for Beginners
Learn Spanish with a Professional tutor but with no dreary grammar drills, boring lists or tests. Enjoyable, Practical Spanish that you can use straight away.
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Ethnic Dining
The purpose of our group is for members to enjoy sharing convivial company while eating an ethnic meal.
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History of New Zealand 2
We research and discuss different aspects of New Zealand history, both local and nationwide, often following up particular interests or suggestions from group members.
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Inky Tales – Memoir Writing
Helen brings years of writing experience from groups in Rotorua and offers a wonderful, fresh approach to memoir writing.
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Film Appreciation (Katikati)
Group members take turns in selecting movies, after which we discuss the movie over refreshments.
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French Conversation (Katikati)
Speaking, listening, reading, writing, translating, singing and exploring en Francais.
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Memoir Writing (Katikati)
In Recess
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Philosophy (Katikati)
We meet to enjoy the cross-pollination of ideas genuine conversation provides. We learn from each other, and always leave with a lot to consider.
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Your Choice Book Lovers (Katikati)
Get inspiration on what to read next, share your opinions.
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World Affairs (Katikati)
We discuss significant international, political and other world developments.
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Walking (Katikati)
Relaxed social walks for about 1 hour, including easier bush walks in the general Katikati area.
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Lazy Lunch Group (Katikati)
Lovely way to spend a long lunch.
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Yoga 2
Our popular tutor guides us in poses involving stretching, breathing and relaxation, so we feel refreshed physically and mentally.
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Yoga 1
Welcome to hatha yoga where our popular tutor guides us in poses involving stretching, breathing and relaxation, so we feel refreshed physically and mentally.
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Weekend Walkers
This is a relaxed, social group for members who like to walk for 1-2 hours on easier terrain than the Hikers.
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Web Group
We are a group of individuals who are interested in various aspects of web design and development. We act as an advisory group to U3A Tauranga.
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Tivoli Luxe Film Group
We meet once a month to view movies selected by group members on a rotational basis.
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The Seas and Oceans
This is an endless subject, covering the make-up of the sea.
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Tauranga Luxe Film Group
This group meets once a month to view movies selected by group members on a rotational basis.
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Singing for Joy
Any U3A member can come anytime to sing songs new and old, learn something new and enjoy fellowship and fun.
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Shakespeare Zoom Group
Our enthusiastic group explores Shakespeare’s works. We’re looking for a new Convenor!
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Shakespeare Group A
Our enthusiastic group explores Shakespeare’s works.
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Science Today 2
Areas of interest could include recent advances in medicine, physics, neuroscience, agriculture, zoology, ecology, etc.
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Science Today 1
Areas of interest could include recent advances in medicine, physics, neuroscience, agriculture, zoology, ecology.
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Wordsters (Katikati)
We cover different writing genres, taking a few sessions with each.
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Photography 1
We choose a set subject to photograph each month and email two photos on this subject to the convenor.
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Philosophy and Philosophers
This group discusses a wide range of current philosophical topics.
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Philosophy 1
Are you seeking the answers to Life’s Big Questions? This group has a lot of fun debating the historical and current philosophies.
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Opera Appreciation
One member chooses the opera and each member researches the opera and the artists prior to the viewing. Members discuss the performance of the opera and artists.To join this group, please contact the Convener.
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Mini Hikes
Hiking up to 1 hour radius of Tauranga and often ending with a coffee or light lunch.
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Jazz, Blues and Beyond
The aim of the group is to listen to, appreciate and learn about jazz and jazz artists past and present.
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International Affairs
We explore significant international developments (political or otherwise) in a non-partisan and friendly environment.
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History of New Zealand 1
We research and discuss different aspects of New Zealand history both local and nationwide.
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History B
2025 will see the conclusion of Europe in the Middle Ages. Then we move on to Europe in the 16th century.
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History A
British History from Ancient Britain to the 20th Century.
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Hikers 2
We enjoy the company, safety and fun of hiking together in a group to explore our beautiful area.
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Hikers 1
We provide fitness and fellowship for members who enjoy exploring our great outdoors.
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Health Improvement
This group is intended for people who are interested in discussing a wide variety of health issues.
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Global Issues
In this globalised world many issues need to be understood on a global basis.
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Geology
We study earth sciences about New Zealand and worldwide, to understand current and past geological events.
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Garden Ramblers 1
This group will visit specialist growers, nurseries and interesting gardens around the area, meeting beforehand in a local café for lunch.
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French Conversation 3
This group is for those who have never learnt French or who want to brush up on the French they studied at school
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French Conversation 1
This is a group for those who wish to revive the French they learnt in past years – and to have fun with it.
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Five Hundred – Card Game
This is a fun group who enjoy playing a trick-taking card game.
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Festival and Foreign Films
A group for movie buffs who enjoy watching award winning films and foreign films with English subtitles.
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Dining Group 3
The purpose of our group is for members to enjoy sharing convivial company while dining out.
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Early NZ History (Katikati)
We research and discuss different aspects of New Zealand history, both local and nationwide.
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Cycle Group
This is a fine weather mixed ability cycling group.
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Current Events D
This is a very lively group, combining serious discussion with humour.
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Current Events A
We discuss a wide range of matters of topical interest.
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Computer Support for Windows
This friendly group meets to discuss any problems members may be having when using their computers running Microsoft Windows.
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Classical Music Lovers B
We cover all aspects of classical music including operatic, symphonic, classical and modern dance, church music, composers and singers.
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Classical Music Lovers A
Members host a mixture of CD, DVD or YouTube concerts in their home or in another member’s home.
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Camera Club
Learn more about your capture device whether it is a camera or mobile phone.
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Cafe Book Lovers 3 – Any Book Book Club
Share your love of reading and get inspiration about what to read next.
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Café Book Lovers 1
A group who enjoy reading and sharing books both fiction and non-fiction.
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Buildings and Cities
The group examines local and overseas buildings and cities from the view point of their architectural styles, design achievements and their place in history – the scope is wide.
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Book Lovers 3
This is a group of people who enjoy reading and sharing books, both fiction and non-fiction.
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Book Lovers 1
This is a group of people who enjoy reading and sharing books, both fiction and non-fiction.
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Ballet Appreciation
Our group will appeal to lovers of traditional and modern ballet which we view on DVD.
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Art Practical
Working with water colour, acrylics, pastels and other media.
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Art History 1
Art history spans the entire history of humankind, from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century.
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Ancient History
Group members give presentations on any topic of historical interest from the dawn of civilisation to the fall of Byzantium in 1453.
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