Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club

05/10/2026

New Plymouth coming up. For more details checkout there page. TaranakiRockhounds, 😍

Our ROCK SHOW is coming Folks!
Labour Weekend. Here's the poster with the basic details (what you need to know, more posts later with what you may like to know.) If you are happy to share this with your friends that would make us super-happy!

04/10/2026

AND THAT'S A WRAP! 💎❤️

Thank you to everyone who visited, and a huge thank you to our volunteers, club members, families, traders and visiting clubs from around New Zealand who helped make the show happen.

Our show is run by volunteers and simply couldn't happen without them. ❤️

Did the show spark an interest in the hobby? 🪨💎
We'd love to welcome you to the Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club!

Pop down to our Club Rooms at the Tauranga Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga. Our Club Shop is open Monday–Saturday, 10am–3pm.

While you're there, you can:
💎 Pick up a membership form
✨ Check out our fluorescent mineral display
🪨 Browse the Club Shop
👋 Have a chat with one of our friendly volunteers
🔨 Find out about club meetings, workshop nights and activities

You can also check out our website for more information about the club and answers to frequently asked questions. https://www.tgmclub.com/

Thank you for supporting the show and sharing our love of rocks, minerals, crystals and fossils. See you next time! 💎🪨❤️

03/10/2026

LAST DAY! 🪨💎 Today's your final chance to explore the traders, displays, activities, minerals, fossils and everything else at the 2026 show.

Been already? Come back; you'll probably spot something you missed! 😂

⏰ 9am–4pm today.

Click here for event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/19VmHtDFdW/

03/10/2026

WHAT A SATURDAY!

💎 Thank you to everyone who visited today. But we're not finished yet.
There is the Mineral, Crystal and Fossil Auction tonight, and ONE MORE DAY!

Treasures still remain in the Traders' Hall, and there's plenty to see.

⏰ Sunday 9am–4pm 📍 Tauranga Racecourse
Click here for event details. https://www.facebook.com/share/19VmHtDFdW/

02/10/2026

GOOD MORNING — DAY TWO! 💎 And don't worry… There are still PLENTY of rocks left! 😂

Traders, displays, activities and demonstrations are ready to go. Already visited yesterday? You're absolutely welcome back!

⏰ 9am–5pm today. Plus, the Big Mineral, Crystal, and Fossil Auction is tonight.

Click here for the event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/19VmHtDFdW/

02/10/2026

🔨💎 THE MINERAL, CRYSTAL & FOSSIL AUCTION IS BACK! 💎🔨

Held alongside the NZ National Gemstone, Crystal & Fossil Show, our popular auction will take place on Saturday evening at Tauranga Racecourse, following Saturday's show.
And with this year being the National Show, we're looking forward to making it an extra-special auction!

You can view auction items in person during show hours on Friday and Saturday.
🔨 For auction details, bidding, payment and other important information, please have a read of the posters below.

💎 For full Gem Show details, check out the event link. https://www.facebook.com/share/18ychUij9d/

02/10/2026

WOW — WHAT A DAY!

💎 Thank you to everyone who came today and let us share what we love with you.

Couldn't make it? You've still got TWO DAYS!

Saturday 9am–5pm • Sunday 9am–4pm. See you tomorrow.
Plus, we have a Massive Gem Auction Saturday Night.

Click Here for Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/19VmHtDFdW/

01/10/2026

💎 TODAY'S THE DAY — WE'RE OPEN!

💎 The NZ National Gemstone, Crystal & Fossil Show is underway!

Traders, displays, activities, demonstrations and more.

⏰ 9am–5pm today 📍 Tauranga Racecourse. Come and explore!

Click here for the event Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/19VmHtDFdW/

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01/10/2026

🔨💎 THE MINERAL, CRYSTAL & FOSSIL AUCTION 2026

Smithsonite – Tui Mine, Te Aroha, NZ 🇳🇿

Smithsonite on a matrix of calcite and sulphides, from Tui Mine, Te Aroha, New Zealand.
A noteworthy New Zealand mineral specimen from a classic area of our mining history, and a fantastic addition to any New Zealand mineral collection.
📏 See pen in the photo for scale.

Just one of the many noteworthy New Zealand mineral specimens available at the Mineral, Crystal & Fossil Auction.
👀 Keep following for more auction sneak peeks!

🔨 Please see our Auction poster for auction details and answers to frequently asked questions.

💎 Coming to the Show? Check out our Show Event page for all the details:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/19h6kKcUJP/