Culture News

Name of Tauranga’s future civic precinct revealed

Tauranga’s future civic precinct is to be called ‘Te Manawataki o Te Papa’ – the heartbeat of Te Papa – when plans for the central city site are brought to life.
Sophie Gibson releases powerful video for single ‘Deeper Waters’

Bay of Plenty singer-songwriter Sophie Gibson has released the highly-anticipated video for her latest single, ‘Deeper Waters’, which captures a powerful message about mental health and dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Tauranga filmmaker wins IYSFF NZ Nationals 2021

A young Tauranga filmmaker’s computer-generated animated film of an astronaut drifting alone through space has taken top honours in this year’s International Youth Silent Film Festival (IYSFF) New Zealand National competition.
Rotorua Museum granted $4.1 million funding

Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa is to receive a $4.1 million grant from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council towards the creation of exhibitions for the strengthened and redeveloped facility.
Arts, culture and heritage in Tauranga receive $750,000 injection through Long-term Plan

“Tauranga’s arts, culture and heritage sector have really stood up and demonstrated the vital role that they play in the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of our city” said Council Commission Chair Anne Tolley.
School recycling programme fun for students

It’s been an exciting week for students at Pyes Pa School.
Matariki Tauranga Moana 2021

Matariki Tauranga Moana celebrations are in full swing this June with a great programme of events to welcome the Maori New Year.
Ngā Poutiriao ō Mauao to restore Waipatukakahu on Mauao

Ngā Poutiriao ō Mauao is to begin works to restore Waipatukakahu puna or stream on Mauao and re-establish the historical site as its traditional cultural purpose.
Native trees given new home on Maunganui Road

To create a calmer and more welcoming entry to Mount Maunganui, Tauranga City Council has planted a series of mature pohutukawa, totara, titoki and Norfolk pine trees along Maunganui Road.
Katikati Festival of Cultures back next month

Katikati will host a 2021 edition of the Festival of Cultures and while on a smaller scale don’t expect any less cultural colour or vibrancy.