Check out these great events, happening right here, in the Bay!
CORPORATE DRAGON BOAT REGATTA 2019
6 October
Blue Lake, Rotorua
Competitions are the best form of team-building, so sign up your colleagues for this dragon boat regatta in Rotorua. No previous experience is necessary – they’ll teach you everything you need to know. $500 per team of 13. Learn more about this event from our article.
HOT PINK WALK
9 October
Masonic Park, Tauranga
The Hot Pink Walk to support Breast Cancer Tauranga Trust is back for a new round! Join the party wearing your best funky pink costumes and enjoy a friendly atmosphere, music and goodie bags. The event is dog-friendly and there’s even a Pink Pooch Parade for pets! Only $10 for adults and a gold coin for kids.
BAY OF PLENTY HOME SHOW
18-20 October
Trustpower Baypark Arena, Mount Maunganui
Over 200 exhibitors – from top of the line to budget conscious – are bringing you the best of living in the Bay. See New Zealand’s favourite free-range cook Annabel Langbein in the BespOak Live Cooking Theatre and don’t miss this year’s new ‘The Backyard’ section.
WOMEN’S STREET SMART SELF-DEFENCE WORKSHOP
19-20 October
The Gym, Tauranga
Learn how to defend yourself from punches, wrist grabs and choke holds, and how to use your knees and elbows when avoidance and de-escalation aren’t working. All fitness levels are welcome – just bring a positive attitude, comfortable clothing and a water bottle!
TAURANGA ARTS FESTIVAL
24 October-3 November
The Tauranga Arts Festival brings it all to your doorstep this month for a rollicking 10 days and nights. Enjoy circus cabaret (LIMBO), music (Nadia Reid, Tami Neilson, The Miltones), theatre (Cellfish, Wild Dogs Under My Skirt, Kaput), writing workshops and speakers to make you stop and think. A more detailed programme of Tauranga Arts Festival is available on our website.