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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Association Française Tauranga
A new community group celebrating French language, culture, and connection in the region.
About us
A place for French culture to gather, grow, and be shared.
Association Française Tauranga is a new community group dedicated to celebrating French culture in Tauranga and the wider region. We are bringing people together around language, events, friendship, and support for French visitors and migrants to New Zealand.
Our goals
What we are here to do
Culture
Celebrate French culture through local events, shared traditions, and conversation.
Connection
Provide a connection point for French visitors, migrants, families, and friends.
Upcoming events
Come along and connect.
Cinéclub Tauranga
Opening night: Un P’tit Truc En Plus
Join us at Luxe Cinemas Tauranga on Monday 10 August for our first Cinéclub screening in French with English subtitles.
Book ticketsWalk & Talk in French
French conversation walks
Join us to walk and talk in French.
- Bayfair — Friday 19 June and Friday 24 July at 9:15am. Meet outside Zone Café, Owens Place (near Bayfair). We’ll enjoy a gentle 20–25 minute walk to explore the Bayfair Reserve Wetland Restoration Project, followed by an optional coffee and morning tea at Zone Café. If the weather is stormy, we’ll skip the walk and meet straight for coffee. Let Elodie know on 021 027 90696 or at info@aftauranga.nz.
- Bethlehem — first Monday of the month at 9am, starting 6 July. Meet by the Carmichael Reserve toilets. We’ll enjoy a gentle walk of approximately one hour around the reserve, followed by an optional coffee, tea, or morning tea at a Bethlehem café. The walk will be cancelled in case of rain or storm. Contact Françoise on 0274 627 549 or at francoiselahausse426@gmail.com. No dogs, please.
French classes
Learn locally with French with Shelley.
Shelley has helped kick off Association Française Tauranga and supports the local French community through classes, event promotion, and cultural connection.
Visit French with ShelleyWe are just beginning
Help shape what comes next.
As a new association, we are still forming ideas and events. Tell us what you would love to see, how you might like to participate, or simply register your interest.