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.
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…
Auckland is set to host its first-ever international tattoo convention in 2026 with the launch of the Roots Auckland Tattoo Convention, a weekend celebration of artistry, culture, and community taking…
If you’re looking for a few compelling reads to lose yourself in this weekend, these novels deliver the perfect mix of suspense, sharp dialogue, emotional depth and unexpected twists. From…
The sound of Christmas will fill the air at Haiku Reserve on Saturday, 13th December, as the Katikati Concert Band hosts their second Carols at Haiku event from 4:00-6:00pm. Carols…
The secret to a spectacular Christmas Day isn’t found in a last-minute scramble – it’s in the serenity of knowing you’ve already thought of everything. The meals, the mood, the…
