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As the unofficial start of summer, Labour Weekend is all about soaking up the longer evenings, connecting with friends and whānau, and making the most of everything Tauranga has to offer.

This Labour Weekend, Tauranga will once again host the Tauranga Classic, which has grown to become New Zealand’s premier basketball tournament.

A three-month trial reopening of the Hairini Street slip lane onto Turret Road outside morning peak hours starts on Monday, 20 October.

The people of Tauranga are invited to join Tauranga City’s Mayor, Councillors and Chief Executive for an evening of updates, insights and open conversation about the city.

Play is being celebrated and encouraged across Tauranga next week, with a range of fun, family-friendly activities on offer as part of Play Week Aotearoa 2025.

Tauranga is looking fresh this spring thanks to the green-thumbed efforts of Tauranga City Council’s City Operations team and their maintenance work.

The Tauranga Diwali Festival returns to The Historic Village on Saturday, 18 October 2025, bringing lively performances, delicious food, crafts and cultural celebrations to the Village Green.

Two new signalised intersections at the northern end of Taurikura Drive will go live on Monday, 13 October, marking a major milestone in the Taurikura Drive Upgrade project.

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the city has entered a new chapter on how it delivers major projects, with the reset of the Memorial Park Aquatic Centre project a perfect example.

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.

A new video campaign reminds students how to stay safe when catching the bus to and from school, just as Term 4 begins and hundreds of students return to their daily school commutes.

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