As the sun rose over Tauranga Harbour this morning, a new waharoa in Masonic Park was blessed by mana whenua, marking a significant moment in the continued transformation of the city.

Tauranga Moana Manu Champs 2025 made waves on Saturday with a record turnout, activations, and seven winners heading to the Z Manu World Champs.

This holiday season unwraps with the turning on of the Christmas lights at Masonic Park on Friday 21 November.

The ultimate summer showdown is back, with the Tauranga Moana Manu Champs set to make a splash at the city’s waterfront on Saturday 13 December.

Tauranga city centre is evolving into a vibrant hub of creativity and learning, and the upcoming Te Manawataki o Te Papa Library and Community Hub is at the heart of this transformation.

Getting between the city centre and Bay Oval couldn't be easier this weekend as Black Caps fever hits Tauranga.

Curious minds will have the chance to step inside Tauranga city centre’s future civic precinct during STEMFest. Te Manawataki o Te Papa is opening for a one-day activation from 11.00am to 3.00pm on Sunday, 28 September.

Tauranga city centre will join cities and towns across the globe on Tuesday, 23 September, lighting up landmarks in blue to celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages.

Tauranga City's Mayor and Councillors have approved a 20-minute grace period for all council-operated parking in the city centre and city centre fringe paid zones.

Tauranga City Council has confirmed its intention to progress with a redesigned Memorial Park Aquatic Centre to be built on the site of the existing Memorial Pool.

The people of Tauranga are being invited to help shape the future of our city centre streets.

Tauranga City’s Mayor and Councillors have approved the introduction of a new city centre fringe parking permit.