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Clubs, groups and services

Who meets where, when they meet, and the services that keep the peninsula running.

36 of 36 clubs and groups

  • 500 Club

    Games
    When
    Monday evenings 7pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Bowling Club
    Cost
    $4 includes tea and biscuits. (First night is free)
    Contact
    027 737 5141

    Visitors and new members welcome

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Bolivia

    Games
    When
    Friday, 1pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Bowling Club
    Contact
    Joan 577 6342

    Card game, listed as Cards Bolivia.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Brick Club

    Children and youth
    When
    Thursday 2:45-4:45
    Where
    Omokoroa Library

    After school LEGO

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Bridge Club

    Games
    When
    Contact the club for session days and times
    Where
    Omokoroa Sports Pavilion, Western Ave
    Contact
    Lyn Chaston 022 165 0820lynchaston@btinternet.com

    New members welcome.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Creative Fibre

    Creative
    When
    1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday, 10am
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Contact
    Alison 022 0849 348

    Spinning, weaving, felting and dyeing. Listed as Pahoia Creative Fibre.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Fitness Fun

    Sport and fitness
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Contact
    Gloria 021 139 2448

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Friendship Club

    Social
    When
    Friday 10am - 12:15pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Community Church Hall
    Cost
    $4 morning tea and lunch provided
    Contact
    Barbara Walls

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Friendship Force

    Social
    When
    3rd Sunday evening of the month
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Contact
    Jonathan

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Gentle Yoga & Qi Gong

    Sport and fitness
    When
    Tuesday 4 - 5:30pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Cost
    One free trail class then $12
    Contact
    Karinbaysyoga@xtra.co.nz

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • History Group

    Social
    When
    Bimonthly
    Where
    Members' homes

    Promotes local history and helps protect historical items in the district. The group records history as it happens, runs public walks and talks, and works with the library, schools and the Council.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Indoor Bowls

    Sport and fitness
    When
    Monday 1pm or Tuesday 7pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Cost
    First session free, then $3
    Contact
    Ruth Hamilton 571 1564

    Equipment and tea provided. Wear smooth soled shoes or slippers.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Keep On Your Feet

    Sport and fitness
    When
    Monday 11am - noon
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Contact
    Sharnie 021 111 8617

    Strength and balance classes for older adults

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Knit & Natter

    Creative
    When
    Wednesday 10am
    Where
    Omokoroa Library, Western Ave

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Kotuku Garden Club

    Creative
    When
    Monthly
    Where
    Various locations
    Contact
    Gillian Osborne 548 2719

    Contact the secretary for the next meeting place and date.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Line Dancing

    Sport and fitness
    When
    Beginners: Thursday 1 -3 pm. General: Friday 9am - noon
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Contact
    Shirley

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Lions Club

    Service
    When
    2nd Wednesday of the month, 6pm, except January
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall, Omokoroa Road
    Contact
    Anne Andrews 027 422 4303

    A volunteer service club covering Ōmokoroa, Pahoia and Whakamārama. It runs fundraising barbecues, offers scholarships for local tertiary students, lends medical equipment and mobility aids, and operates the greenwaste c

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Mah Jong Circle

    Games
    When
    Tuesday, 1pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Sports Pavilion, Western Ave
    Contact
    Denise de Lautour 548 1385lautour@actrix.co.nz

    Learners are welcome and tuition is given.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Mainly Music

    Children and youth
    When
    Tuesday 9:30am during school terms
    Where
    Omokoroa Sports Pavilion, Western Ave
    Cost
    $4 per family
    Contact
    Tamryn

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Omokoroa Artists

    Creative
    When
    Wednesday, 10:30am to 3:30pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Cost
    $4, tea and coffee provided
    Contact
    Jill Pretty 021 408 660

    Have a Go art workshops run separately. Contact Karin Brown on 07 548 1787.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Omokoroa Playcentre

    Children and youth
    When
    Centre sessions Monday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 12pm in school terms. Outdoor session Tuesday 9am to 12pm
    Where
    334 Omokoroa Road, behind Settlers' Hall
    Cost
    First three visits free
    Contact
    07 548 1343omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz

    Child-led play with equipment and resources on site. Parents and caregivers stay for the session. The Tuesday outdoor session meets somewhere different each week. A SPACE programme for new parents and babies runs on Wedn

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Peninsula Club

    Social
    When
    1st Thursday of the month, 9:30am, except January
    Where
    Omokoroa Community Church
    Contact
    Alan Thomson 027 433 7520

    For retired and semi-retired people, formerly the Omokoroa Beach Probus Club. Interest groups within the club cover social walking, cycling, wine tasting, dining, theatre, and arts and crafts.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Photography

    Creative
    When
    2nd Tuesday of the month, 7 - 9 pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Sports Pavilion, Western Ave
    Contact
    omokoroaphotoclub@gmail.com

    All levels welcome

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Pilates

    Sport and fitness
    Where
    Omokoroa Sports Pavilion. Western Ave
    Contact
    Claudia 021 192 7706

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Pre-school Storytime

    Children and youth
    When
    Friday 10am, free
    Where
    Omokoroa Library

    Caregivers please stay with your children

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Rotary

    Service
    When
    1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 8am
    Where
    Omokoroa Boat Club
    Contact
    021 236 4623

    A satellite club under Katikati Rotary, working towards becoming independent. Meetings run about an hour to ninety minutes and often feature a guest speaker. There is a summer break over Christmas and New Year.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Scrabble

    Games
    When
    Monday 10am
    Where
    Omokoroa Library
    Cost
    Free

    Refreshments provided

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Singles 60+

    Social
    When
    Friday 11am
    Where
    Omokoroa Boat Club
    Contact
    omokoroa.senior.singles@gmail.com

    Singles over 60 meet for friendship, outings, coffee, etc

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Slotcar Club

    Social
    Contact
    Steve Wall 021 163 2055

    Races club-class saloons Controller and cars provided for all drivers Contact Steve for session dates and times

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Soccer

    Sport and fitness
    When
    Wednesday 7:15pm
    Where
    Western Ave Sports Ground, Lower field
    Contact
    Hamish

    Casual Soccer (12+)

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Social Dancing

    Social
    When
    Thursday 7pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Cost
    $5
    Contact
    Angela 027 246 1624

    Ballroom, Latin, Rock 'n Roll. Salsa

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Songsters

    Social
    When
    Thursday 7pm to 8:30pm during school terms
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Cost
    $2 towards hall hire
    Contact
    Richard Francis 548 0046

    A singing group, no audition. Jan Murray handles communications on 548 2452.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Table Tennis

    Sport and fitness
    When
    Monday 7 - 9pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Cost
    $3 single, $5 couple
    Contact
    Bruce Lauchlan

    Seniors (18+) White soled shoes preferred

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Tai Chi

    Sport and fitness
    When
    Tuesday and Thursday mornings, plus a Tuesday afternoon beginners class
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall and Omokoroa Sports Pavilion
    Contact
    Trevor 022 322 3410

    Three separate sessions run: Settlers' Hall, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am to 10:30am. Contact Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne on 548 0763. Sports Pavilion, Thursday 10am to 11am, for beginners. Contact Sabine on 021 138 87

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Toy Library

    Children and youth
    When
    Saturday 9:30 - 11am
    Where
    Behind the Omokoroa Settlers' Hall

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Winter Swimming

    Sport and fitness
    Contact
    Russell 021 153 0767mothcork@gmail.com

    Join us and swim this winter for health and wellbeing

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Yoga

    Sport and fitness
    When
    Monday 6:15pm to 7:45pm, Wednesday 7pm to 8pm
    Where
    Omokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Contact
    Mollie 021 177 8018

    The Wednesday class has a separate contact, Sarah on 021 022 19892.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

Local services

Council, safety, shops and the things that are useful to know about when you arrive.

Council and civic

  • Ōmokoroa Library and Service Centre

    The district library and the Council service counter, in one building on Western Avenue.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Saturday 9am to 12pm. Closed Sundays and public holidays
    Address
    28 Western Avenue, Ōmokoroa 3114
    Contact
    07 571 8008Website

    Source: Western Bay of Plenty District Council

  • Justice of the Peace

    A weekly drop-in session for documents needing a JP, plus a list of local JPs for urgent matters.

    Hours
    Thursday 10am to 12pm
    Address
    Matakana and Rangiwaea Room, lower level, Ōmokoroa Library and Service Centre, Western Ave
    Contact
    Website

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

Health and safety

  • Community Patrol

    Volunteer patrols around the peninsula, part of the Ōmokoroa Community Policing Group.

    Contact
    Bob Gardner 021 873 593

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Omokoroa Medical Centre

    General practice on Omokoroa Road.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.
    Closed Saturday and Sunday.
    Address
    2/170 Omokoroa Road, Ōmokoroa 3114
    Contact
    07 548 0169Website

    Source: Google Places

  • Neighbourhood Support

    More than 65 small support groups across the peninsula, each with its own coordinator.

    Contact
    nsomokoroa@wbopns.org.nz

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Omokoroa Pharmacy

    Pharmacy on Omokoroa Road.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm.
    Saturday 9am to 12pm.
    Closed Sunday.
    Address
    170 Omokoroa Road, Ōmokoroa 3114
    Contact
    07 548 0585Website

    Source: Google Places

  • ER Dental at Omokoroa

    Dental practice on Omokoroa Road.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
    Closed Saturday and Sunday.
    Address
    2/170 Omokoroa Road, Ōmokoroa 3114
    Contact
    0800 541 673Website

    Source: Google Places

  • Graffiti Busters

    Report graffiti anywhere on the peninsula and volunteers will remove it.

    Contact
    Bob Gardner 021 873 593omokoroa.graffiti@gmail.com

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

Shops and facilities

  • The Centre

    The community shop on Hamurana Road, run by volunteers, with all profits going back to local groups.

    Address
    14 Hamurana Road
    Contact
    548 2331omokoroa.centre23@gmail.com

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Ōmokoroa Market

    A monthly market at the Settlers’ Hall with crafts, art, produce, plants and a car boot section.

    Hours
    9am to 12pm, last Saturday of the month, except December
    Address
    Ōmokoroa Settlers' Hall
    Contact
    omokoroamarket@gmail.com

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

Learning and worship

  • Schools

    Two primary schools serve the peninsula: Ōmokoroa Point School and Ōmokoroa No.1 School.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

  • Churches

    Four congregations serve the area, including a Baptist service at the Settlers’ Hall.

    Source: omokoroabeach.nz

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