Who Are we?
Our Mission
A town full of art
Adrian designs and constructs unique one-off sculptures from recycling scrap metal, tools and farm implements sourced locally around New Zealand.
Our Activities
Adrian Worsley Art
Guided Tour
Scan the QR code above or visit the website below to start the tour:
Te Aroha Heritage Walk
Scan the QR code above to take a self-guided heritage tour of Te Aroha town.
TABA Monthly Meetings
Events
Christmas At Boyd Park
Sunday 30th November from 10am
The Te Aroha Santa Parade was re-instated by Pat Ryan and Mary Massey after many years without having one in town. It become very successful and since then the ladies have retired, the TABA now organise it and is now part of ‘Christmas At Boyd Park‘.
We run 3 categories –Entrants are judged for Best Business/trade Float, Best Educational facility Float, Best community group float, then people’s choice – votes are collected at the conclusion of the parade.
Diprose Miller Ltd are the major sponsor.
This year it is being held on Sunday 30th November at Boyd Park, Stanley Avenue, Te Aroha.
Itinerary:
9am – Te Aroha’s Christmas at Boyd Park opens
9.30am – Church service at The Silver Fern Events Centre function room featuring the Hamilton Community Gospel Choir – all welcome! Hosted by Mountain View Chuch and the Te Aroha Ministers.
10am – Kite Flyers demonstartion begins
11am – Parade starts. After the paarade finishes, Santa will be available for photograpghs in front of the Christmas tree
12pm – Parade awards presented.
Live Music!
*All times are as a guide only and subject to change*
Proudly sponsored by:
Day At The Domain 2026
Day at the Domain is an annual, fun and affordable family day out in the beautiful, historic Te Aroha Hot Springs Domain, in the mighty Waikato.
With FREE entry and entertainment throughout the day, local crafters and artisans, coffee, ice cream and food trucks, there is something to delight young and old and everyone in between!
Puth this date in your calendar:
1st March 2026 10am-2pm
For more information, visit the website: www.tearohadomainday.com
OR Facebook: www.facebook.com/TAdomainday
Best Window Dressing Competition
In conjunction with the Santa Parade and the ‘Share The Aroha‘ draw, we also run a ‘Best Dressed Window’ competition. We have an independent judge decide which window has the best display. There is a trophy for the winner.
Share The Aroha
From 1st December until 24th December
If you shop with a Te Aroha Business Assn member make sure you get your lucky ticket to go into the draw!
Daily lucky draws every weekday from December 1st – last draw on Christmas Eve!
Tickets are available from November 12th – make sure you are in to WIN!
Winners announced on the TABA website HERE
SODA - AI Workshop Pt2
Our next Masterclass on 19th November will expand on your current AI skills and help take them to the next level!
If you’ve already got an understanding of AI and are using it at work, but want to learn how to utilise it more, this workshop is for you.
Facilitated by Jamie Moore and Jeremy Suisted from Mosaic Partners, the two-hour workshop will cover:
- Awareness of the latest AI tools, updates, and capabilities relevant to business
- Understanding best practices for prompting and interacting effectively with AI
- Knowledge of AI’s current limitations, risks, security, and ethical considerations
- Practical tips for creative and innovative uses of AI in business contexts
- Strategies to improve productivity and efficiency through AI adoption
- Ability to critically evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, bias, and reliability
- Enhanced skills for adapting to rapid changes in AI technologies
Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Events Room 2, Wintec City Campus, Hamilton
Total Cost: only $49 per person (not RBP funded)
Find out more and register HERE.
This one will sell out so get in quick!
Upcoming Race Days 2025
Diprose Miller Christmas Raceday
Wednesday 26th November – starts 12pm
For more info visit our website HERE
Bayleys Christmas At The Races
Sunday 7th December – starts 11am
For more information visit our website HERE
Women In Business
Louise Cullen
We are excited to share that we have Dr. Louise Cullen coming to Matamata. Our November 10th event is one that you definitely don’t want to miss!
Louise’s career path is anything but ordinary – from science, back to the family farm, and now onto the boards of Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company and AgResearch.
She’ll talk about making bold shifts, balancing work and community, and how she’s built a leadership style that blends practicality with purpose.
If you’re looking for inspiration on backing yourself, taking opportunities, and carving out a career on your own terms, this is an event to be at.
Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 5pm
Location: Merchant of Matamata
At Women In Business, we believe in creating a supportive network for women who own a business, run someone else’s business, or are considering starting their own venture. Our community is a place where we share experiences, insights, and strategies to help each other succeed.
Feel free to bring a friend (or two) along to be inspired – we can’t wait to see you there!
Don’t miss this opportunity, tickets are $25 and you can get yours HERE
Our Projects
Town Free WiFi
TABA provides a free WIFI service in the CBD to entice people to stay in town and enhance their experience.
Under Eave Lighting.
After a concerted effort with fund raising, the under-eave lighting project has now been successfully completed.
This has given new life to the shops on Whitaker Street and has made walking through town at night even more enjoyable, with people now feeling safe and secure.
Town Security Cameras
TABA Committee
- Allison Ward, Chairperson
- Shaun O’Neill, Deputy Chairperson
- Evelyn Ryan, Secretary
- Diane Farmer, Treasure
- Evan Williams
- Darice Collinson
- Alice Capper-Starr
- Rick Silby
- Ross Miller
- Andrew Hight
- Sue Middleton
- Shirley Jackson
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