Things to do and places to see in the Bay and Waikato areas this month.
SUN TO SURF HALF-MARATHON
6 April
Whakatāne Heads, Whakatāne
This idyllic half-marathon route runs from Whakatāne all the way toŌhope, which was recently voted as New Zealand’s most loved beach. The twilight start makes this run even morepicture-perfect! 10km and 5km routes are also available.
GOD OF CARNAGE
5-13 April
The Meteor, Hamilton
You might have seen the movie starring Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet. It was actually based on a Tony-awarded Broadway play. And now you can
see Hamilton’s finest and feistiest performers playing it right here, in New Zealand.
57TH NATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
18-21 April
Tauranga
Celebrate Easter with jazz! For four fabulous days it will be heard all over Tauranga. Jazz sunset cruise, jazz high tea, jazz at Tauranga airport, performances by Hollie Smith, Allana Goldsmith and other legends – which ones will you choose?
CATS – THE MUSICAL
30 April-1 May
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, Tauranga
One of the world’s most loved musicals is touring New Zealand. Broadway’s iconic show tells the story of a tribe of cats that have to decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn.