http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.communityeventfund.nz en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 01:27:10 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/post/163713/a-bay-of-plenty-story-told-through-music-the-journey-of-mataatua-comes-to-baycourt/ A powerful local story of identity, loss and healing will be brought to life through live orchestral music when Opus Orchestra performs The Journey of Mataatua in Tauranga this May.Taking place at Baycourt Community & Arts Centre on the afternoon of Saturday 16 May 2026, the performance invites audiences to engage with a deeply meaningful Bay of Plenty story, told through music by the region’s professional orchestra.The Journey of Mataatua is a concert opera by Dame Gillian Karawe Whitehea... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:28:01 +1200 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/#post163713 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/post/163420/elite-netball-takes-centre-court-in-tauranga/ Tauranga will host two ANZ Premiership fixtures at Mercury Baypark this season. Giving local fans the chance to see elite netball up close when the Avis Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic take on both the Mystics and Southern Steel.The first match sees the Avis Magic take on the Mystics for one of the most anticipated games of the season as they battle for the Hobbiton Cup on Saturday 18 April . The second game will bring the Avis Magic back to town on Saturday 9 May to verse the Southern Steel.Centre ... Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:09:15 +1200 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/#post163420 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/post/162089/over-1-million-available-as-community-event-fund-extended/ Community events across Tauranga and the Western Bay are set to thrive, with the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund confirmed for another three years and more than $1 million available in funding for the 2026–2027 period.The Fund’s five funding partners, Acorn Foundation, BayTrust, Tauranga City Council, TECT, and Western Bay of Plenty District Council have reaffirmed their shared commitment through this strong partnership model, working together to achieve greater... Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:37:32 +1300 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/#post162089 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/post/157320/carols-at-haiku--a-festive-celebration-for-the-katikati-community/ The sound of Christmas will fill the air at Haiku Reserve on Saturday 13 December 2025, as the Katikati Concert Band hosts their second Carols at Haiku event from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.Carols at Haiku was first introduced in 2023 as a way for the band to give back to the community. With no similar outdoor Christmas concert in Katikati at the time, the band chose the picturesque Haiku Reserve to create a relaxed summer atmosphere where families and friends could gather, enjoy festive music, and sing a... Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:15:13 +1300 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/#post157320 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/post/156971/local-events-celebrating-culture-creativity-and-community/ A jam-packed line-up of festivals, food, music and family fun is about to hit the Tauranga and Western Bay region – and there truly is something for everyone. Nineteen local events have secured a share of $164,600 through the latest round of the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund.From vibrant cultural festivals and outdoor adventures to live performances and foodie favourites, the collaborative fund helps create more chances for locals and visitors to connect, try something new and cele... Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:25:35 +1300 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/#post156971 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/post/152569/cultivating-vibrant-community-events-across-the-western-bay/ A diverse range of events for all ages and interests have received support in the recent funding round of the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund. A total of $297,000 was granted to 40 new and regular community-led events with the fund focused on supporting events that enrich the local community through active participation and inclusion.The Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund (TWBCEF) was established to support and enhance local events ensuring both locals and visitors have a broad ... Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:10:28 +1200 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/#post152569 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/post/147499/manawatia-a-matariki--happy-maori-new-year/ As Te Kāhui o Matariki, the Matariki star cluster, signals the arrival of the Māori New Year,  local tangata whenua and community groups share opportunities for us to celebrate and come together.Matariki is a time to reflect, celebrate our history and look to the future. To celebrate the magic of Matariki across this year, the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund (TWBCEF) is supporting four events across the rohe.The events welcome all age groups and aim to build understanding of te ... Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:59:49 +1200 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/#post147499 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/post/144912/festival-of-disability-sport-celebrates-all-abilities-this-may/ Festival of Disability Sport celebrates all abilities this MayThe Healthvision Festival of Disability Sport is an inclusive celebration of adaptive sports taking place this May in Tauranga.The festival brings together physically disabled athletes from across New Zealand and celebrates ability at all levels across a range of sports.Held on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2025, the event will take place across three venues. Mercury Baypark Arena sees a two-day Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Bas... Thu, 01 May 2025 14:59:31 +1200 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/#post144912 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/post/144546/celebrating-a-successful-year-with-more-events-than-ever/ The 2024/25 funding year for the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund (TWBCEF) saw 99 events funded throughout the region.With 31 events held in the Western Bay and 68 in Tauranga, the fund continues to provide a diverse range of community-focused opportunities across the region.A total of $966,461 was funded in the 2024/25 funding year, with grants ranging from $1,600 to $35,000. The average grant amount was $9,762 with community volunteering a strong feature in keeping events affordable.E... Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:01:11 +1200 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/#post144546 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/post/138476/jingle-bells-are-set-to-ring-throughout-tauranga-and-the-western-bay/ 2023 Omokoroa Carols in the Park (Photo supplied)... Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:23:58 +1300 http://www.communityeventfund.nz/blog/#post138476