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.
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Your Invitation to the Opera…. try something new for 2026
The Opera Appreciation group – join us and see what it is all about! More info
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Join Our Website Team
As many of you have seen in our February Special Website Edition Newsletter, U3A Tauranga has launched a new website in February 2026. Ian Howell has now stepped into the role of Web Manager, following the valued work of the late Jim Pryor. More info
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: 20th March 2026
Main Speaker: Gillian Marks.
Topic: ‘Gill’s Activities in the Karakoram, Northern Pakistan’ – Confirmed.
Short Speaker: Bruce Farthing, Chair of Taonga Tu Heritage Trust BOP – Confirmed.
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Katikati: 11th March 2026
Main Speaker: Donna Forde
Topic: ‘Treasures from the Past’ curated by the Western Bay Museum.
Short Speaker: Pam Mazoyer, has offered to talk about the “Seven Rules of Trust” as discussed by Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia.