New Year's Eve Community Celebration - Mount Maunganui
Schedule
Wed Dec 31 2025 at 08:00 am to 11:30 am
UTC+13:00Location
Blake Park Mount Maunganui | Tauranga, BP
Let’s welcome 2026 with an evening full of music, laughter and community vibes at Blake Park in Mount Maunganui.Expect live music, roaming performers, delicious food trucks, kids’ activities, and an MC to host the evening. It’s the perfect way to welcome in the new year together, so we invite you to come down and bring your friends and whānau.
Time:
The event starts at 6pm and will finish with fireworks at 9.30pm.
Things to bring:
A picnic blanket or something comfy to sit on – perfect for relaxing between all the fun.
Your own kai, or treat yourselves to something tasty from the food trucks on site.
With the afternoon sun shining, don’t forget to slip, slop, slap and wrap.
If anyone in your whānau has sensory sensitivities, bring headphones to help reduce sound at the main events.
Pack smart, waste less - bring your own reusable water bottles, cups, and containers to help reduce waste.
Cash or card to purchase drinks and snacks
Getting there:
Parking is available on site but is limited, so make a plan to ride share, walk, bus, bike, or dance your way to the celebration.
Important:
These family-friendly events are alcohol, vape and smoke-free, with temporary and permanent liquor bans in place at and around the site so everyone can enjoy a safe, family-friendly night out
This event is one of Tauranga City Council’s five free community celebrations. For more details on the other community celebrations, visit the Tauranga City Council New Year's Eve website.
www.tauranga.govt.nz/news-and-events/events/new-years-eve
Please note: A photographer or videographer commissioned by Tauranga City Council may be present at this event.
Where is it happening?
Blake Park Mount Maunganui, 49 Miro St, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand, Tauranga
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