What's on in Tauranga and the Mount
Looking for something to do? There's plenty on in the Bay. See a list of upcoming events here.
SATURDAY JANUARY 5
WHAT: Port of Tauranga Half Ironman
WHERE: Mount Maunganui
WHEN: 6am-4pm
The Port of Tauranga Half includes a 2km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run. Both elite and age group athletes have the opportunity to win a national championship medal. www.tgahalf.co.nz
SUNDAY JANUARY 6
WHAT: Paul Ubana Jones
WHERE:Omokoroa Boat Club
WHEN:3pm
Playing in one show only in Tauranga so don't miss Paul Ubana Jones. Ph boat club 548 0960.
WHAT: James Ray and The Geronimo Band
WHERE: Haiku Reserve
WHEN:6pm
Hard core country singer, songwriter and international multi-award winning entertainer JR now lives and tours New Zealand. Ph 549 3549.
TUESDAY JANUARY 8
WHAT: The Ruby Frost Road Trip
WHERE: Your place if you win the competition
WHEN: January 8
Pop-alternative princess Ruby Frost plays in Tauranga on January 8 - at your own party! To enter the competition for your own private Ruby Frost sitting (and her band) www.theedge.co.nz/Win/RubyFrostFlatParty.aspx
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 9
WHAT: 93.4 MORE FM Beach Dig
WHERE: Mount Main Beach
WHEN: January 9 from 10.30am
A special treat for 2-11 year olds, entry by gold coin donation to the Mount Lifeguard Service Junior Surf. Ph 958-7050.
WHAT: Urban White Out: Hip Hop Edition
WHERE: Tauranga Moana Maori Trust Board, 3 The Strand
WHEN:7.30-11pm
The best entertainment with DJ's and a spectacular full stage light and laser production. Features DJ Tiny (urban dance), DJ Ru (hip hop/RnB).
THURSDAY JANUARY 10
WHAT: Outdoor Comedy Store
WHERE: Coronation Park
WHEN: January 10, 8pm
Comedians including Urzila Carlson, Simon McKinney and Tarun Mohanbhai. www.outdoorcomedystore.co.nz
To win a double pass to Outdoor Comedy Store - see our Facebook page.
SATURDAY JANUARY 12
WHAT: Tauranga Boutique Seafood Festival
WHERE: Dive Cres
WHEN: 3-8pm
Delight your taste buds with a love of seafood, kiwi culture and creativity full of festive fun and entertainment. Ph 577 7188 or 0800 484 2538.
SUNDAY JANUARY 13
WHAT: Battle of Gate Pa
WHERE: St George's Anglican Church, Gate Pa
WHEN: 2-4pm and January 20
Dr Cliff Simons, military historian will speak about this significant site and take participants for a walk around the site. cpsimons@slingshot.co.nz
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16
WHAT: 93.4 MORE FM Sand Sculpture
WHERE: Mount Main Beach
WHEN: January 16, from 10.30am
Bring your best sand sculpture ideas to the popular annual competition. Ph 928 7300.
FRIDAY JANUARY 18
WHAT: Electric Dreams
WHERE: Westside Theatre
WHEN: January 18-26, 7.30-10pm
Travel back in time with the Youth of Tauranga Musical Theatre. Set in the 1980s and packed full of great eighties songs. Ph 578 4824.
SATURDAY JANUARY 19
WHAT: Tauranga A&P; Show
WHERE: Tauranga Racecourse
WHEN: 10am-4pm
Entertainment, pony rides, livestock, shearing demonstrations, equestrian events and more. Ph 578 6102.
WHAT: Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival
WHERE: A&P; Showgrounds
WHEN: 12noon-6pm
Wineries and cooking demonstrations galore, plus entertainment. A great day out for all. Ph David Crispin 549 1900.
WHAT: Eat a Pest Dinner Party
WHERE: Manawahe Hall
WHEN: 6pm
Support the Manawahe Eco Trust and attend the annual dinner and entertainment. Test your palate with various pest stews and hangi. Ph 027 724 7843 for details.
TUESDAY JANUARY 22
WHAT: PORSE Dino Dig
WHERE: Mount Maunganui Main Beach - Moturiki
WHEN: 9-11am
Come and join PORSE for a morning of free fun in the sun digging up fossil dinosaur bones or dinosaur eggs to win great prizes. Bring your spades, hats and sunblock aimed at the under fives and open to all. Ph Hilary Fraser 578 8554.
FRIDAY JANUARY 25
WHAT: Crazy Carnival 2013
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre
WHEN: 10am-3pm
This year there's slides, rides, side shows, candy floss, carnival food, pro wrestling, magic, face painting, balloons for the kids and market stalls for mums and dads. Ph Tauranga Leisure 0508 732 732.
SATURDAY JANUARY 26
WHAT: High Wire Wrestling Society presents The Bays Wrestlefest 2
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre
WHEN: 7-9.30pm
Kiwi Pro Wrestling's finest stars will be out to shine and add wins to their career totals. All the action you see on television seen right here ... family friendly. info@kiwiprowrestling.co.nz
WHAT: Maketu Rotary Duathlon and Historic Hikoi
WHERE: Maketu Village Reserve - Park Rd
WHEN: 8am-1pm
A 3.5km run/walk, 10km bike ride, 6km run/walk, 20km bike and 5km Hikoi walk. Ph Lyn Fraser-Jones on 533 1572.
WHAT: Demon Energy and RockFM Monster Truck and Stunt Explosion Tour
WHERE: Baypark
WHEN: 5.30-7.30pm
High flying, mind blowing monster truck jumps and races, V8 wheelie jeep, motorcycle stunts, FMX, human torch, cars on two wheels, clown act and
WHAT: Rotary Club of Otumoetai "Dream Machines" car show
WHERE: Bethlehem Town Centre carpark
WHEN: 10am-3pm
Show will include BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus.
The show is a fundraiser for the purchase of Shelter Boxes. The boxes provide emergency housing and supplies in times of natural disaster or in war zones around the world. more. Ph 574 6009.
