Getting into sport early can make a big difference as it supports young people to build confidence, grow friendships and a love of being active.
We’re proud to support local organisations like @taurangahockey , @tauranga_waterpolo and @tritauranga , who are working hard to make sport accessible and welcoming for young people across the Western Bay.
From school-based programmes to community sessions, these clubs are helping make it easier for our local young people to give sports a go and stay involved.
Read the full story here: .nz/blog/post/164464/funding-helps-youth-in-sport/
From award-winning Indian Ink Theatre Company, creators of Krishnan’s Dairy and The Candlestick Maker, comes Balloon Dog.
Balloon Dog tells the story of a five-year-old girl who befriends a lonely migrant worker, an encounter that opens her family’s eyes to a world beyond their front gate.
1800s Calcutta becomes 21st-century Auckland, in this stage adaptation of one of India’s most loved stories, Kabuliwala, exploring connection, kindness, and the idea that we’re more alike than we think.
Expect everything audiences love about Indian Ink: humour, heart, music, and pure theatrical magic. Don't miss it!
📅 Thu 28 and Fri 29 May, 7pm - 8:30pm
📍 Baycourt Addsion Theatre
👉 link in bio
❤️ Proudly supported by the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund. @tectnz@acornfoundationnz@westernbaycouncil Bay Trust
Tauranga’s young people are taking centre stage this Sunday, with @youthfestnz 2026 bringing music, community, and creativity together on Tauranga's waterfront.
From 1-4pm, join an afternoon of live music, activities, and community engagement with over 20 community organisations, along with food trucks and plenty of fun!
More details: https://www.whatsontauranga.co.nz/event-details/tctl/24198_eventdetails/event/2675bf22-0b0d-48f8-a6a0-01ed3f4ba6ad
We're excited to hear The Journey of Mataatua at @baycourt.tauranga on 16 May from 3:00pm. Opus Orchestra are bringing this powerful local story of identity, loss and healing to life through live orchestral music.
Join the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund and its partners in welcoming and celebrating this performance next weekend.
Learn more: munityeventfund.nz/blog
Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/mataatua-beethoven-opera-in-concert-piano-concerto/tauranga/tickets
Congratulations to the recipients of TECT's April funding round.
$482,350 was approved for various community development initiatives and community events around our region.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou!
Community Development:
@bopydt
Bowls Bay of Plenty
@casitatauranga@hunt_for_good@katikaticommunity
Kia Mau Charitable Trust
@kurakai_nz@mnd_nz@wbopns
P.E.T Charitable Trust
@papamoaprimary@strokeaotearoanz@victimsupportnz
Community Events:
City of Tauranga Pipe Band - NZ Pipe Band Championships 2027
Tauranga Art Festival Trust - 2026 @taurangafestival
Te Kikini o Te Rehutai - 2026 National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition
To learn more about these community groups and how much funding they've received, visit: .nz/who-we-ve-funded/
Partnering for the Bay continues for another year!
Since late 2024, we've been proud to partner with Financial Independence. @youradviser are a locally owned insurance adviser who support our work by donating their broker fee back to TECT Community Trust each year we work together.
It's a generous gesture that shows their genuine commitment to the Tauranga and Western Bay community.
Find out more: www.financialindependence.co.nz
Supporting conservation that lasts!
For many years, TECT has backed conservation groups across the Western Bay, helping protect the places that matter to our community and environment.
As Conservation Week begins, we’re proud to share how long‑term support makes a real difference.
🔗 Read the story here: .nz/blog/post/163522/tects-long-term-support-strengthens-conservation-across-the-western-bay/
#ConservationWeek
Planning a community event in Tauranga or the Western Bay later this year?
Funding support is available through the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund with applications for Round One closing on Tuesday 28 April for events taking place between July–September 2026.
The Fund supports small to medium, community‑led events that bring people together and encourage participation from sport and culture to family and community celebrations.
👉 Find out if your event is eligible and start your application at
munityeventfund.nz
Enjoy an exciting ANZ Premiership clash as the AVIS Magic take on the Mystics this Saturday at Mercury @baypark_nz ! Expect fast-paced action, incredible athletes and a fantastic atmosphere.
📅 Saturday 18 April at 7pm
📍 Mercury Baypark Arena
👉 Link in bio
Proudly supported by the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund, backing awesome community events across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.
Tauranga will host two ANZ Premiership fixtures at Mercury Baypark this season, read more about the upcoming games in the link in our bio.
@acornfoundationnz , Bay Trust, @taurangacitycouncil , @tectnz , @westernbaycouncil .
The @wbopmagic are hitting centre court at Mercury Baypark Arena!!!
Supported by the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund, we're excited to see these matches unfold when Avis Magic take on the Mystics this weekend and the Southern Steel in early May.
📅Saturday 18 April (doors open 4:30pm) vs Mystics
📅Saturday 9 May (doors open 1:30pm) vs Southern Steel
📍Mercury Baypark Arena
📣Tickets available via ticketek.co.nz
Read all about it at munityeventfund.nz
Earlier in April TECT Chair, Mark Arundel attended @waipunahospice 's unveiling of their new Gratitude Tree. The tree is a symbol of remembrance, generosity and community care.
It was a moving morning where Helen Clark unveiled the tree and shared the story of her late father and the care he received at the hospice.
We were honoured to be acknowledged, with TECT’s plaque placed at the base of the tree, recognising our ongoing support of hospice care in our community.
