Mercury Bay Clubs & Organisations
The Mercury Bay is host to a diverse range of clubs and organisations that are all part of the glue that holds our fantastic communities together.
Use the Clubs and Organisations Guide to get contacts for key public and emergency organisations and services, and for not for profit community groups that you may like to join. If you are a member of a club that is not listed please contact our team to discuss being sponsored on this site.
Sport & Recreation
The Mercury Bay Boating Club meets regularly in Whitianga and hosts social and racing events throughout the year and welcomes new members to the club.
Sport & Recreation
Callling all American Muscle car and bike enthusiasts to join our friendly social local club!
Arts & Culture Groups
Come along to jam with fellow musicians or join the Whitianga Music club to be part of our audience!
Arts & Culture Groups
Interested in all things Steampunk or want to know more? Join our Whitianga Steampunk group for some fun.
Arts & Culture Groups
Join the Whitianga Camera Club to meet like minded people who are interested in learning the process of photography.
Government / MP
Scott was elected Member of Parliament for Coromandel in November 2011.
Rate Payers Associations
The Kuaotunu Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc (KRRA) is an Incorporated Society that aims to provide a forum for discussion on local issues, and to represent and promote the...
Justice of the Peace (JPs)
Contacts and locations for Justice of Peace in Whitianga.
Sport & Recreation
The Matarangi Boating and Fishing Club is based in Matarangi and welcomes new members.
Schools
Whenuakite School is a U3 School with between 120 and 140 pupils, Years 1 to 8. The school has a staffing entitlement of 7.1 and the decile rating is...
Sport & Recreation
The Mercury Bay Community Public Pool is open to the public for summer hours and during term time to enjoy a swimming. This is a fun and affordable activitiy...
Welfare Organisations
The Whitianga Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group meets monthly over a coffee to provide support and share experiences about this autoimmune disease.
Sport & Recreation
You can take flying lessons right here in Whitianga at the Mercury Bay Aero Club which is supported by very enthusiastic and experienced club members and instructors. ...
Emergency Services
Whitianga Coastguard is supported by dedicated volunteers in and around Whitianga who provide Search and Rescue services to save lives at sea and to promote water safety education and...
Welfare Organisations
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a charitable trust with support groups throughout New Zealand that offers support to Grandparents/kin raising their grandchildren/kin children on a full-time basis. ...
Sport & Recreation
The Mercury Bay Gymnastics Club have Junior and Senior sessions that are facilitated by our great gymnastics coaches and are packed full of fun and learning.
Churches
The Crossroads Encounter Fellowship in Whitianga is passionate about worship and provides a vibrant, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Emergency Services
LANDSAR Kuaotunu Search & Rescue was established in 2004 and is a volunteer search and rescue group that is affilitated to New Zealand Search and Rescue Inc. ...
Sport & Recreation
The Mercury Bay Bowling Club has two full size 38.1 metre square bowls rinks, one star weed lawn green and one astro grass for all year round use. Visitors...
Op Shops
Come and choose from the huge variety of books available at the Mercury Bay Cancer Support bookshop. All proceeds assist with support of local people and families that...
Sport & Recreation
Mercury Bay Speedway is located in Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula, and we are now affiliated with CTRA (Circle Track Racing Association). We welcome visiting drivers and cars of all classes...
Community & Social Clubs
The Lioness Club of Mercury Bay has many various fundraising activities in Whitianga and these include the Annual Lioness Quiz, craft and baking stalls, Cancer Support Books sales and...
Op Shops
The St John Charity Op-shop in Whitianga is a treasure trove to find quality second hand and preloved items for your home, holiday home, special occasion or event planning!...
Welfare Organisations
The Mercury Bay Cancer Support Group provides a support network for individuals and families that are affected by cancer in the Whitianga and wider Mercury Bay area. ...
Council Services & Libraries
The Hahei Harsant Library is a great library for residents and holidaymakers.
Sport & Recreation
Welcome to the (Whitianga branch of) Mercury Bay Pony Club, based on forestry land on Wade Rd located south of the Whitianga township.
Arts & Culture Groups
The Mercury Bay Community Choir is for anyone, of any age, who wants to get back to singing in choirs, learn new skills, or just harmonise with new friends....
Community Halls
Whitianga Town Hall is centrally located in the hub of the Whitianga business district and is available for community to hire as a meeting space, theatre space, for social...
Council Services & Libraries
The Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) is responsible for delivering a wide range of activities on the Coromandel Peninsula on behalf of its residents, rate payers and visitors. These...
Community Halls
The Kuaotunu Community Hall Function Venue is a great venue for local community activities and private functions located in the heart of Kuaotunu village.
Churches
Come worship with us at Sunday School and partake of the Sacrament. We study the life and teachings of our Savior, Jesus Christ, based on the Bible, the Book...
Council Services & Libraries
The harbourmaster is employed by Waikato Regional Council to manage navigation safety in Whitianga and the Mercury Bay Area.
Environmental Groups
Preserve New Chum for Everyone is a Registered Charity. Our governing committee comprises like minded persons committed to the preservation of iconic New Chum-Wainuiototo Beach for everyone. The impact of...
Council Services & Libraries
The Matarangi Community Library is next to Richardsons Real Estate Matarangi in the Matarangi Shopping Centre. The library operates via an honesty box system for you to select...
Sport & Recreation
The Mercury Bay Tennis Club welcomes new and developing tennis players to join the club as part of its social, tournament and coaching activities.
Arts & Culture Groups
The Mercury Bay Art Escape Trust aims to promote and develop the growth of the visual arts in the Mercury Bay area in particular, and the wider Coromandel Peninsula...
Emergency Services
The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust was established to develop and support the permanent helicopter base and crew for the Whitianga Rescue Helicopter.
Emergency Services
The Cooks Beach Volunteer Fire Brigade is supported by local fire fighting volunteers.
Community & Social Clubs
Whitianga Toy Library has approximately 450 toys to hire - from slides, puzzles, books, dolls trucks and a lot more why buy when you can hire a toy for...
Community & Social Clubs
Are you new - or newish to Whitianga? The Whitianga Welcome to Our World group offers a welcome to newcomers to Mercury Bay! Join us at our informaal...
Community & Social Clubs
The Whitianga Toastmasters Club helps members to build confidence for interviews, make speeches, eulogies, speak off the cuff and also covers listening and leadership skills. Join us at our...
Churches
Saint Peter the Fisherman Anglican Church Whitianga is a shared ministry with the mission to know and make known the Love of God.
Schools
Mercury Bay Area School is a Year 1-13 rural, co-educational multi-level state area school with a role of over 900 students. The guiding statement for the school is "Student...
Council Services & Libraries
There is something for everyone at the Mercury Bay Library (located in Whitianga) from the latest novels, children's books, DVDs, kids holiday activities, Friends of the Library group and...
Rate Payers Associations
The Mercury Bay South Ratepayers Association advocates for ratepayers from Ferry Landing to Cooks Beach.
Environmental Groups
Forest and Bird protect and care for native species and their habitats.
Emergency Services
An incredible lifeguard team at Hot Water Beach near Whitianga provide visitors and the local community with lifeguard services, water safety and education programmes.
Emergency Services
St John Whitianga is run and staffed by people who are passionate about serving the Mercury Bay community and caring for our local residents and visitors to the area....
