Tauranga City

U3A is an international organisation for people in retirement to share creative, cultural, physical and leisure interests. In Tauranga there are approximately 1000 members and around 100 interest groups. Find out more Here

History

Europe in the 16th century. Members contribute by preparing presentations of a particular area that interests them.

Convener:    Murray Armstrong
Phone:   021 254 4556
Venue:   Bethlehem Shores, 141 Bethlehem Road
Meetings:   2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Time:   9.45 am – 12 Noon
     
To join this group please contact the Convener
 

We research and discuss different aspects of New Zealand history both local and nationwide, often following up particular interests or suggestions from group members. This might include an occasional visit or input from an outside speaker.

Convener:   Mary Elders
Phone:   027 413 9867, 07 571 3484
Co-convener:   Bev Edlin
Phone:   027 618 4787
Venue:   Members’ homes as arranged, mainly Tauranga
Meetings:   1st Tuesday of the month
Time:   10.00 am – 12 noon
     
To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the convener
 
Group News:
Click here for a report about the Dec 2020 visit toThe Elms

British History from Ancient Britain to the 20th Century. Learn about fascinating characters, important developments and interesting stories which have all had their influence on the modern world. Contact the convenor to discover the era currently being studied.

Convener:    John Hill
Phone:   07 578 7458, 027 437 1088
Venue:   Bethlehem Shores, 141 Bethlehem Road
Meetings:   1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time:   9.45 am - 12 noon
     
To join this group please contact the Convener
 

Group members give presentations on any topic of historical interest from the dawn of civilisation to the fall of Byzantium in 1453. To join the waiting list for this group, please contact the convener.

Convener:    Val Hector
Phone:   022 065 4322
Venue:   Members homes
Meetings:   2nd and 4th Tuesday
Time:   09.45 am - 12 noon
 
     
To join the waiting list for this group, please contact the Convener
 
Group News:

We research and discuss different aspects of New Zealand history, both local and nationwide, often following up particular interests or suggestions from group members.

Convener:    Chris Bedford
Phone:   021 173 3979
email:  
Venue:   Arts Junction Board Room
Meetings:   3rd Tuesday
Time:   10 - 12 noon
     
To join this group - please contact the Convener

 

 

 

 

 

Trip reports:

Oct 2023: Tauranga with Buddy Mikaere

Art history spans the entire history of humankind, from prehistoric times to the twenty-first century. 

Convener:    Lorraine Dempsey
Phone:   07 570 2240
Venue:   Members homes, mainly Tauranga
Meetings:   3rd Wednesday of each month
Time:   1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
     
To have your name added to a waiting list for this group, please contact the convener