The most exciting events and not to be missed activities, happening in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato areas this May.
CATS – THE MUSICAL
30 April-1 May
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, Tauranga
ticketek.co.nz
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.
ROTORUA MARATHON
4 May
Energy Events Centre, Rotorua
rotoruamarathon.co.nz
Will you accept the challenge to run a lap around the beautiful Lake Rotorua? Shorter distances include a half-marathon through Redwoods forest, as well as 10km and 5km options.
THE GREAT NZ FOOD SHOW
4-5 May
Claudelands, Hamilton
greatnzfoodshow.co.nz
The best in food, wines and innovative kitchen products. Discover a world of deliciousness through cooking classes, a cooking theatre and beautiful dining settings created by well-known Waikato designers.
2019 CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS AND COONEY LEES MORGAN REGIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
17-18 May
Trinity Wharf, Tauranga
bwn.org.nz
The biennial conference, celebrating women in business, is back! This year’s theme is Forging Your Own Path, with a focus on showcasing speakers whose pathway to success has involved bucking trends and defying stereotypes.
WASTE-FREE LIVING WORKSHOP
24 May
Omokoroa Community Church, Omokoroa
katemeads.co.nz
Kate Meads travels the country delivering waste minimisation seminars. Take control of your household’s impact on our future! Your $28.62 entry fee includes a free pack of waste minimising goodies.