The Sands Pāpāmoa Beach

16/10/2026

Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa is NOW OPEN 🧡🎉

Come and celebrate at The Sands this weekend! There’s plenty happening for the whole family, including bouncy castles, face painting, product demonstrations, a sausage sizzle, real fruit ice cream and giveaways.

🛠️ Catch Stan, the Mitre 10 builder, demonstrating how to build a raised planter box on Saturday from 10am–12pm, then a bench seat on Sunday!

Explore the new store, grab a Columbus Coffee and let the kids enjoy the playground. Then discover the shops, eateries and services at The Sands Stage One, just a two-minute drive away.

📍 26 Latham Drive, Pāpāmoa
🚗 Find your way here: https://www.the-sands.co.nz/how-to-find-us/

15/10/2026

13/10/2026

Meet Rodney from Ray White The Sands 👋

We caught up with Rodney Fong Ray White Tauranga, Director of Ray White The Sands, to chat about what he loves about Pāpāmoa, his favourite local spots and where he heads for a bite to eat.

Watch our latest reel to get to know Rodney and hear his take on what makes Pāpāmoa such a great place to call home.

08/10/2026

One week to go! 🎉

08/10/2026

When the light hits just right ✨

Whether you’re heading to work or easing into the day, pick up something delicious from Kneed Bakery and make the morning yours.

Open: 6:30am–3pm, Tuesday–Sunday

06/10/2026

School holiday eats, sorted! 🍴

There’s plenty to keep the whole family happy right here at The Sands:
🥪 Kneed Bakery for an easy lunch, coffee or something to grab on the go
🍣 Hello Sushi for a quick sushi fix the whole family can pick from
🛒 New World The Sands for snacks, picnic supplies and all those holiday essentials
🍝 Pablo Papamoa for a sit-down meal and something a little more special
🍕 Pizza Hut when everyone wants an easy pizza night

Whether you’re grabbing lunch between activities, stocking up for the day or treating the family to dinner, The Sands has you covered.

📍 The Sands, 255 The Boulevard, Pāpāmoa Beach

04/10/2026

A little local love for Hello Sushi 🍣✨

With fresh flavours, generous portions and a friendly team, Hello Sushi The Sands has your cravings covered. From your favourite sushi rolls to a satisfying chicken katsu curry or donburi, there’s plenty to enjoy.

Pop in and pick up your go-to order, or try something new!

01/10/2026

Meet Loretta & Brian Johnstone, owners of Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa! 👋

With opening day getting closer, we caught up with them to hear what makes the new store special, how the team is preparing, and what you can expect over opening weekend. They also share a little about their new Trade services.

🗓️ Doors open at 7am on Friday 16 October 2026.

We can’t wait to welcome Loretta, Brian and the team to The Sands!

Stay tuned for a sneak peek inside the new store 🧡