st francis anglican church

St Francis Church offers a communion service each Sunday at 9.30am: love to see you there.
Op Shop open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9.30 – 1pm, weather dependent. For other news, info on upcoming events, etc,


elim church

Tairua Elim is a contemporary relevant community church. Tairua Elim Church is made up of people of all different ages and stages, cultures and backgrounds - all coming together to worship God, grow in our faith and relationships, and serve our community. We are community focussed and strive to make a difference in our community. We do it by hosting various courses and events throughout the year. 

Location & Service time

Every Sunday 10.30am     
Tairua Community Hall, 210 Main Road, Tairua, 3508, New Zealand
We appreciate that Sunday is a valuable day in your week. All of our services are 90 minutes tops! After the service we have tea and coffee and would love the opportunity to meet you in person. See you at church!


st marys catholic church

The church of St Mary is situated on Bennett Drive, Tairua. The Drive is named after Father Francis Bennett who built the church in 1997. He lived in Tairua in retirement from the Dunedin Diocese for 22 years, and died in 1999.

Bennett Drive can be found by driving north along the main road, through the township, and turning right at Cory Wright Drive. Bennett Drive is first on the left.

Mass Times

Sunday Mass : 10.30am

Tuesday Mass : 9.00am

Easter Services

Good Friday Liturgy 3pm

Easter Sunday 10.30am