Language
Promote and teach the French language through approachable community learning.
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.
The 2026 French Film Festival Aotearoa is showing at Luxe Cinemas Tauranga from 28 May to 17 June. Association ambassadors will be attending some of the films, keep an eye out for them!
Connection
Provide a connection point for French visitors, migrants, families, and friends.
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.