Latest news for Te Papa

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.

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.

Applications are now open for the fourth intake of Tauranga City Council’s Aspiring Directors Programme for its council-controlled organisations (CCOs).

A long-held vision for a vibrant, inclusive hub in the heart of Merivale has come to life, with the opening of the new Merivale Community Centre this week.

As we head into the warmer months, Tauranga City Council is rolling-out its annual road resurfacing programme.

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.