U3A Tauranga

Monthly Meetings

We arrange interesting guest speakers for all our Monthly Meetings. A light morning tea is also provided, offering a great opportunity to socialize with members outside of your usual interest groups.

Next Meetings

  • Tauranga: 18th September 2026

    Main Speaker: Brenda Tahi
    Topic: ‘Both Hands’: Diverse Knowledge Systems for Saving the Planet’s Biodiversity.

    Drawing on her role at the very centre of international biodiversity science, Brenda’s work alongside her colleagues in IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services), pushes back against the assumption that Western science alone can save us. She reveals how Indigenous Peoples, who manage lands containing around 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity, offer so much to the transformational effort needed to turn the biodiversity crisis around.

    About the main speaker’s talk:

    Short Speaker: Murray Armstrong
    Topic: The History in Nursery Rhymes

    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.

About the Speaker

  • Katikati: 9th September 2026

    Main Speaker: Francis Young
    Topic: ‘Blue Smoke, the Story behind the Song’

    Francis says he was reviewing the collection of records that the Western Bay Museum had inherited, when he became aware of the significance of Blue Smoke to the history of NZ music.

    Short Speaker: Jeanette Shepherd
    Topic: ‘Steady As You Go (SAYGo)’, a popular exercise program for seniors.

    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.

Venue Information

Tauranga Meetings are held in the
Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club,
Sulphur Point, Tauranga.
When: The third Friday of every month (from February to November).
Time: 10.00 – 12 noon
Door Charge: $10.00

Venue Information

Katikati Meetings are held in the Community Hub (the Centre – Patuki Manawa) next to the Library.

Time: 10:00am – 12:00 noon.
Door Charge: $3

Past Monthly Meetings