Where to go in Tauranga and things to do in Tauranga, as well as the rest of the Bay of Plenty and Waikato areas. This section of focus magazine contains the best local spots and events that will keep you happy and entertained.
After captivating 20,000 visitors during its debut season in Auckland, Dreamer is bringing its magic to Tauranga these July school holidays. Dreamer goes on sale this week, running from Friday…
Katikati is set for a sea of blue next month as locals are encouraged to dress up and take part in the free HUME 5km/10km Fun Run/Walk on Saturday 4…
Tauranga is set to come alive with the sound of young voices as The Big Sing: Waikato–Bay of Plenty Regional Festival returns to the city on Thursday, 11th June 2026.…
After a standout 2025 marked by packed theatres and widespread sell-outs, the L’Oréal French Film Festival Aotearoa will be bringing back the magic of French cinema to audiences across New Zealand…
This winter, Turua Gallery invites art lovers to step into a world of colour, movement and connection with Kindred – a striking new exhibition by New Zealand artists Alicia Beech…
24 fresh French stories, across 24 towns and cities, over 4 weeks. After a standout 2025 marked by packed theatres and widespread sell-outs, the L’Oréal French Film Festival Aotearoa celebrates its…
Bay of Plenty locals are being invited to gather with friends, family and colleagues this May to host or attend a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise vital funds for Breast…
A powerful local story of identity, loss and healing will be brought to life through live orchestral music when Opus Orchestra performs The Journey of Mataatua at Baycourt Community &…
At a time when attention spans are short and reading is supposedly in crisis, tickets are flying out the door at unprecedented speed for Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki.…
The Royal New Zealand Ballet will bring sparkle, laughter and a whole lot of heart to stages around New Zealand this April with the return of its much-loved children’s ballet…
