When escaping the rat race or connecting with business contacts, the Tauranga Club is a venue in the heart of the city that’s also close to heart for its members, as a spokesperson from the club illustrates.
Positioned high above the harbour, the Tauranga Club offers members an ideal combination of convenience and class whether you’re doing business or relaxing in the heart of the city. With a proud history that spans 130 years, the club has long been the ideal venue at which the city’s business community may meet, socialise, celebrate and conduct business in a relaxing, quality atmosphere.
Following a two year renovation, the club is now a more appealing place than ever in which to catch up with colleagues and peers to relax after a day’s work. This may include having a drink or two and enjoying a quality meal cooked by our in-house chef while also savouring the stunning views of Tauranga Harbour from the fifth floor of the Devonport Towers.
Membership of Tauranga Club brings multiple benefits often only enjoyed by members of clubs in significantly larger cities. It includes exclusive access to the private members’ lounge where quiet, discrete spaces and meeting areas are ideal for conducting business.
The Water View Restaurant, which operates Monday to Friday, serves exquisite, high quality meals and snacks. Inspired by local ingredients and flavours, its menu includes breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. The dining experience can also include drinks served from our bar, 1984.
The kitchen is overseen by executive chef Ian Harrison who has worked alongside such esteemed chefs as Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White and Ben Bayly. Ian is a passionate advocate for local produce and presents a menu that’s constantly evolving to reflect the changes of in-season ingredients. Ian also lends his skills during special functions held here for members, providing quality food and beverage options.
The club’s central location means it is ideally positioned for members based within the city and beyond. Just 10 minutes away (across the harbour) from Tauranga airport, it has easy access to the main state highways connecting Tauranga with the rest of the country.
As part of our exclusive membership, you’ll also gain access to attend a multitude of events, seminars and gatherings. We run a full calendar of special events of specific interest to our members during which industry leaders, politicians and international visitors may share their expertise.
For businesses wanting to gather off site, the club offers well-appointed meeting and event rooms with all necessary technology and equipment provided.
The President’s Room is ideal for hosting private meetings and interviews, while the Sea View room can seat up to 30 guests (theatre style) or 16 along a boardroom table. For larger meetings, the Harbour View room accommodates up to 50 guests for seated presentations, or 40 in a dining style layout.
Break out groups can enjoy the full lounge facilities featuring plenty of sofas, tables and Wi-Fi access to ensure a productive, enjoyable outcome for all participants.
With membership comes access to a full list of reciprocal clubs to be enjoyed around the world. Ideal for members regularly travelling to Auckland for business, the club has connections with the Northern Club and, further afield, its global network also includes the British Club in Bangkok.
Those wishing to join the Tauranga Club first need to be added to our waiting list. When a place is available, would-be members complete applications requiring a nomination and seconding from existing club members. Committee members are happy to help with the nomination process and, once submitted and free from objections, applications will be approved.
Membership is flexible, with individual inclusions available as well as small and larger business plans depending on the size of businesses applying.
With Tauranga city undergoing a renaissance through its inner city redevelopment, our club is well positioned as a venue that meets the needs and desires of a newly emerging generation of business people in the country’s fastest growing city. The club’s refined, distinctive location matches the aspirations of Tauranga City and those who want to be part of its upward growth for years to come.
We welcome new members, so if you are keen to join us, visit www.taurangaclub.co.nz for more information.
