TECT

16/06/2026

For the past decade, Casita Community Charitable Trust has been creating opportunities, connection and a sense of belonging for young people with disabilities in Tauranga and the Western Bay.

The trust is currently searching for a new space where young people can keep building their confidence, independence, and community connection.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5n8c956p

For the past decade, Casita Community Charitable Trust has been creating opportunities, connection and a sense of belonging for young people with disabilities in Tauranga and the Western Bay. Now, as

14/06/2026

We can't wait to see these latest projects come to life thanks to the Western Bay Mini Arts Grants.

This impactful partnership with Creative Bay of Plenty - Te Waka Auaha Toi which showcases local art and culture is one we are thrilled to be involved in.

A range of grassroots arts and cultural projects across the Western Bay are set to roll out this winter. 👉https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/382079-tauranga-arts-projects-get-community-boost.html

11/06/2026

When life feels like it is falling away due to a complex chronic illness, it often brings isolation and uncertainty. Complex Chronic Illness Support Inc offers a lifeline for people living with conditions such as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, long Covid, dysautonomia and related post-viral illnesses.

Based in Tauranga and caring for people all over the country, TECT are proud to support CCI Support and the vital work they do.

Learn more:

For many people living with complex chronic illness, life can shrink in ways others do not see. Work can fall away, study can stop, friendships and relationships can become harder to maintain, and eve

11/06/2026

It was great to be part of House of Science NZ's recent celebrations.

We're very proud to have been part of their journey and even prouder to see them expanding throughout the nation.

09/06/2026

Last week we rolled up our sleeves and volunteered in our own backyard!

We spent a morning working alongside team members from Tauranga City Council City Ops team, The Historic Village, Tauranga, Volunteering Services and others to help get plants in the ground on the eastern embankments around our office, The Kollective - TK.

A morning well spent outdoors doing some important work for our community and we can't wait to see the plants grow over the coming months.

07/06/2026

Check out the progress video for the Mount Maunganui College pool extension!

We love seeing visual updates from our grant recipients on the progress of their facility projects and can't wait to see more updates of the new 50m pool coming to town.

04/06/2026

What a win for Bay Oval Cricket Ground! What a win for the community!

We're proud to be a partner alongside The Bay Oval Trust and Tauranga City Council in bringing world leading cricket nations, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to Tauranga for the 2026/2027 cricket season.

Read more about the upcoming fixtures here 👉 tinyurl.com/47hswcdr

03/06/2026

The new Tahatai Turf at Tauranga Hockey has been laid and is already being utilised by our local players. As the hockey turfs are used most days of the week, often late into the evening, having a refreshed turf is welcome addition!

The old turf was also kindly donated to a school in Latoka, Fiji making this a significant win for the environment also, due to it being repurposed.

01/06/2026

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

30/05/2026

Young voices from across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty are set to fill Tauranga with music as New Zealand Choral Federation's The Big Sing returns on Thursday 11 June.

Around 630 secondary school students from 27 choirs will come together at Holy Trinity Tauranga Church for a full day of performances, ending with a public Gala Concert at 6:30pm. It's a celebration of youth talent, creativity, and community connection.

Read the full story to find out what's happening and how to get tickets at

Tauranga is set to come alive with the sound of young voices as The Big Sing: Waikato–Bay of Plenty Regional Festival returns to the city on Thursday, 11 June 2026.Hosted at Holy Trinity Tauranga, the