Events

Join Hononga – TMBA’s premier networking event focused on authentic connection, relationship-building, and uplifting our business community.

Join the Māori & Pasifika Leadership Summit – a one-day event uniting business leaders, rangatahi, and innovators to explore ethical, sustainable growth grounded in tikanga Māori and Pasifika values. Discover how indigenous wisdom and modern enterprise intersect, gain practical tools for purpose-led scaling, and connect with diverse leaders shaping the future of Māori and Pasifika […]

Meet the Consul General from the Indian High Commission - to discuss opportunities arising from the FTA India.

We are pleased to invite you to the Tauranga Moana Investment Summit, 1 - 6pm Thursday 14th May at Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui.   This event will bring together investors, iwi, business and government leaders to explore the significant investment opportunities emerging across the Western Bay of Plenty and the region's future growth trajectory.   With […]

This year’s General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November 2026. If you're Māori, you can choose to be on either the Māori roll or the general roll. Your choice determines who you can vote for.    

The Healthvision Festival of Disability Sport is a high energy 2 day event which brings together physically disabled athletes from across the nation, competing in multiple sports codes, over one weekend and fun have-a-go sessions across multiple codes for youth, whānau and low vision athletes. Mercury Baypark - Saturday 9am - 4pm and Sunday 9am […]

Looking for free fun for the kids? The University of Waikato Haumaru Sport & Recreation Centre is turning one, so come celebrate with us! There'll be games, prizes, food trucks and plenty of action for all ages, on Saturday 23 of May, as we celebrate one year of hoops and volleys at everyone's favourite sports […]

The Wellington kapa haka regionals, officially known as the Haka Mai (Te Whanganui a Tara) Senior Regional Competition, will take place on Saturday, 13 June 2026 at the TSB Arena on the Wellington Waterfront.   This competition serves as the final qualifying event for the national Te Matatini festival in 2027, featuring performances from elite […]

Matariki is a time of renewal and celebration - a time for communities to come together. Celebrate the magic of Matariki across Tauranga Moana and the Western Bay of Plenty, with the Matariki Te Tauranga o ngā Waka event series, taking place from 16 June to 16 July 2026. There are different regional variations, traditions, whetu (stars) […]

The University of Waikato in association with TMBA, Poutama Trust and the Tauranga Chamber of Business, warmly invites you to attend a fast-paced evening of Māori innovation, founder stories, and practical pathways to grow and support your business. HIGHLIGHTS         Kōrero tuku iho          Guest speakers #1 Courtney & Tua Karalus from Deep Dive […]