St Peters House

04/06/2026

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03/06/2026

A massive thank you to TECT for their ongoing support of St Peters House! Together we are making a positive difference in our community.

Congratulations to the recipients of TECT's May funding round.
$5.3 million was approved for various community development initiatives, events and facilities around our region across four of our five funds. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou!

Community Development:
Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation
Mount Maunganui Menz Shed
Multiples Bay of Plenty
Otumoetai Golf Club
Outflow Trust
Pregnancy Choice Centre Tauranga
St Peters House
Tauranga Pakistan Association
Tauranga RDA Equestrian Therapy Centre
Tauranga Womens Refuge
Western Bay Museum

Community Events:
Zespri AIMS Games School Sporting Championships
NZ Squash Championships and NZ Graded Championships

Community Facilities:
ARGOS Gymnastics Club
Katikati Tennis Club
Maungatapu Marae Committee
Mt Maunganui Senior Citizen's Association
Ngamuwahine Camp Trust
Omokoroa Cricket
Pukehina Residents & Ratepayers Association
Stepping Stone Ministries Trust
Tauranga BMX Club
Otamataha Trust

Catalyst for Change:
Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust

To learn more about these community groups and how much funding they've received, visit: https://www.tect.org.nz/who-we-ve-funded

23/05/2026

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20/05/2026

A practical parenting course for parents and caregivers of children aged 3 to 8 years old. Free to participants, this course is fully funded by the Ministry of Education.
Spaces are limited.... REGISTER NOW - https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting.html

08/05/2026

Parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual... but support makes all the difference 💛

The Incredible Years | Ngā Tau Mīharo is a FREE 14-week parenting programme for parents and caregivers of tamariki aged 3–8 years.

Learn practical, positive strategies to:
✨ Encourage good behaviour
✨ Manage challenging moments
✨ Build stronger relationships
✨ Create a calmer, more connected home

Led by experienced facilitators in a safe, supportive group environment, this popular course is full of real-life tools, shared laughter, encouragement, and connection with other parents walking the same road. ☕

📍 Run by St Peters House at St Peters in the City, Tauranga
📅 Wednesday 5 August - 18 November 2026
⏰ Every Wednesday, 9:30am–12:15pm
💲 Free of charge

Spaces are limited and fill quickly.
Register your interest today:
Apply Here - https://www.stpetershouse.co.nz/incredible-years-parenting

26/04/2026

Have an Autistic or ADHD child? Join Spectrum Connections for an insightful and practical morning with Kelly Robertson (The Different OT) as she presents “Understanding Sensory Processing in Neurodivergent Children and Teens.” This engaging training session is designed to help parents, caregivers, and those wanting to better understand sensory needs and how they impact behaviour, emotions, and daily life. Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world strategies you can start using straight away to better support the neurodivergent young people in your life.
📅 Saturday 16 May 2026 at Basestation, Tauranga central
🚪 Doors open: 10:15am
🕥 Training: 10:30am – 12:30pm
☕ Light morning tea provided (coffee & biscuits)
💲 Pricing:
Members: $20
Non-members: $40
See the Spectrum Connections post for more info....

Kia ora Tauranga whanua

Exciting event coming up in May...

Join us for an insightful and practical morning with Kelly Robertson (The Different OT) as she presents “Understanding Sensory Processing in Neurodivergent Children and Teens.”

This engaging training session is designed to help parents, caregivers, and those wanting to better understand sensory needs and how they impact behaviour, emotions, and daily life. Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world strategies you can start using straight away to better support the neurodivergent young people in your life.

📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
🚪 Doors open: 10:15am
🕥 Training: 10:30am – 12:30pm
☕ Light morning tea provided (coffee & biscuits)

💲 Pricing:
Members: $20
Non-members: $40

Proceeds go towards covering Kelly’s time and providing morning tea.

This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and gain practical tools in a supportive environment. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot! Book by emailing us on [email protected] Your spot will be secured once you have made payment.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Nga mihi
Spectrum Connections Team

22/04/2026

Have you seen this new video on the homepage of our website? What do you think - we would love to hear your comments...

01/04/2026

On Sunday we had a special day with a sausage sizzle and 'open house', celebrated with the parishioners of St Peters in the City.

Thank you to " Acorn Foundation - encouraging giving for the Western BOP " for teaching us how to create a video so you can enjoy some footage from Sunday! 😊

27/02/2026

Yesterday we ran our second Working with Autism and ADHD training with Denise Coy and Mary-Jane du Toit from Diverse City - DiverseCity.co.nz. Thank you to all that attended, we hope you enjoyed your time with us and learnt lots!

13/02/2026

Calling all parents of 3 to 8 year olds 📣

Our next Incredible Years Parenting Course is about to kick off and we are looking for participants to join us.

If you would love practical, positive strategies to:
• strengthen your connection with your child
• manage tricky behaviour with confidence
• bring more calm (and maybe even more fun) into your home

this course is for you.

We are starting Wednesday 25 February, so don’t wait!

Enrol now at 👉 www.stpetershouse.co.nz

Parenting does not come with a manual, but it can come with support. 💛