Community services

Detour Theatre

We produce four shows a year (plays), and run drama classes for children, teen, adults, seniors, and groups with special needs. We operate from a delightfully restored and repurposed hall built in 1911 that is now located at the Historic Village.

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Family Link

Supporting the families and whanau who have a family member who is experiencing mental unwellness and/or addiction.
Phone: (07) 577 145

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Gender Dynamix

Gender Dynamix is a clinical and social charitable trust organisation meeting the specific mental health service needs of the Transgender and Nonbinary community of the Bay of Plenty through a unique gender affirming framework of care.
Email: referrals@gdnz.org

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GetSmart Tauranga

Education and counselling for those with drug and alcohol issues and Street Van Help assistance to young people.
Phone: (07) 571 3712

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Graeme Dingle Foundation

The Graeme Dingle Foundation is one of the leading organisations in youth development in NZ. Our charity’s mission is to transform young lives forever through long-term learning and mentoring. Currently in the WBoP we have over 3600 young people in our programmes who are being helped to realise their best potential.
Phone: Dan Allen-Gordon – Regional Manager - 021 992 613
Email: office.bayofplenty@dinglefoundation.org.nz

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Grey Power

Grey Power is an advocacy organisation with a vision for New Zealand to be a country where seniors live in dignity enjoying a rewarding, safe, and sustainable quality of life.

We work to raise awareness of the issues facing older adults and to advocate for policies and practices that meet our needs.

Whether you are an older adult yourself, a caregiver, or a relative we invite you to join us in our mission to create a more age inclusive society.

Open: Tues to Thurs 10am - 2pm
Location: First right at the entrance and follow the signs to Grey Power
Phone: (07) 571 2558

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The Incubator - Growing Art & Culture Trust

Monday to Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Phone: (07) 5713232
info@theincubator.co.nz

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Tauranga Men's Shed

Hand crafted wooden toys, kitchen and home wares.
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3pm
Phone: 020 426 1188

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Multicultural Tauranga

Promotes and protects the interests of ethnic groups which make up New Zealand’s multicultural society.
Phone: (07) 571 6419

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SeniorNet

SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives. We provide small, friendly and stress-free computer classes, where you will gain the necessary skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology.
Phone: (07) 577 1912

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Shakti Women's Refuge Trust

Support service for migrant and refugee women and their children.
Phone: (07) 579 0532

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Bay Financial Mentors – Te Awhi Nao Trust

Tauranga Budget Advisory Service works with individuals and family/whanau to develop their financial capability. We have a strength-based approach working in confidence and without judgement, to grow the skills and confidence of those we work alongside. Our aim is the reduction of unproductive debt, reduced financial stress, increased savings and improved resilience.

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SPELD NZ

Not-for-profit organisation providing specialised assessment and one-on-one tuition for those with specific learning disabilities including dyslexia. SPELD NZ also trains educators and whānau.
Phone: 0800 773 536
Email: northern@speld.org.nz

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Turning Point Trust

At Turning Point Trust people are supported in their recovery from mental health and addiction issues. People are resilient and feel integrated in their community.
Phone: (07) 578 6934

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Village Radio and Museum

Broadcasting from The Historic Village since 1984 on 1368am. All our members volunteer their time bringing nostalgic music 1940 - 1990 to the greater Tauranga area.

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Youth Voices Action

Youth Inspired. Youth Led.

At Youth Voices Action (formally TYDT), we're not just about new ideas in youth development, but about making those ideas count. Switching from TYDT to YVA was more than a name change. It was a deep dive into reimagining how we connect with young people, creating a secure environment for them to share their thoughts, concerns, and collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. This shift is our way of ensuring that youth engagement isn't just a phrase but a meaningful, active process. Central to this journey is our youth advisory panel; they're not just part of the process – they drive it. We're here to back them up, empowering them to be the change-makers of tomorrow.

Phone: Erika Harvey, 021 470 033

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