U3A is an international organization for people in their ‘Third Age’—whether you are retired, semi-retired, or simply have time to spare. There are no age limits for joining.
We have over 800+ members (as at Dec 2025) in the Tauranga and Western Bay areas, with 70+ interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn and explore new ideas, skills and activities.
Interest Group categories include: Art, Design, Books, Cards, Computing, Current Events, Dining, Films, History, Languages, Music, Nature, Photography, Physical Exercise, Sciences, etc. Meetings are held in the members’ homes or in local venues.
Monthly Meetings are held every month in Tauranga and Katikati with an opportunity to hear guest speakers and socialise.
Newsletter
Tenby Powell Video
For those of you who were unable to attend the monthly meeting on 17 July, or would like to hear the presentation again, please click this YouTube link:
Tenby Powell Video
Monthly Meetings
Once a month we meet at the Tauranga Yacht Club or Katikati Community Hub for a social morning where invited keynote speakers present illustrated talks of major interest.
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Tauranga: 21st August 2026
Main Speaker: Rob Harley
Topic: ‘Life’s Most Amazing People’Short Speaker: Berenice Langson: Community Engagement Co-ordinator, WBOP Central Region, Hato Hone St John.
Topic: Information Giving: Falls Prevention Strategy, ‘In Case of Emergency’ Booklets, Health Shuttle Service and Community Engagement Division (A quick overview and Berenice can come in 2027 for an hour session).We also want members to be aware that henceforth our entry fee to all monthly meetings at the Yacht Club in Sulphur Point will be $10 per person.
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Katikati: 12th August 2026
Main Speaker: David Marshall, President of Grey Power for Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty
Topic: Katikati Senior Downsizing Pilot Project
Short Speaker: Toni Millar will talk about her work as a Justice of the PeaceOur main speaker, David Marshall, President of Grey Power for Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. Grey Power is an advocacy organisation for seniors. Its vision is “A country where seniors live in dignity enjoying a comfortable and sustainable quality of life”. Below is an image from David about a Katikati Senior Downsizing Pilot Project Public Meeting to be held in the Board Room, Patuki Manawa Digital Hub on Monday 27th July at 3:30pm.
Please confirm attendance via email to tgagreypower@gmail.com, or phone the local Tauranga WBOP Grey Power Office on 07 571 2558.
All are welcome to our monthly meetings. There is a $3 door charge to defray costs (venue hire and morning tea). Remember you can purchase a 5 x monthly meeting card for $15 from the registration desk.