Good morning Sunners,

It's the sporting event that has gripped the nation. And today's the big day.

Tauranga's Kane Williamson will be part of the team which could make history today.

There's a few cricket fans in the SunMedia offices, so we are backing the Black Caps today as they prepare for the biggest cricket match in its history.

Come 4.30pm, the nation is most likely going to hold its breath with us as the game hits our television screens.

To help you keep occupied pre-game, check out what's happening in and around the Bay of Plenty during the morning.

Tauranga's pug owners are invited to gather at Memorial Park on Eleventh Ave today, in a bid to establish an official pedigree pug presence in town for owners.

Meet down by the water at Memorial Park on Eleventh Ave, from 2pm. The event will be on rain, hail or shine.

For more information email, havella@xtra.co.nz

Papamoa community groups are invited to show their ‘neighbours' what they're all about at today's Neighbours Aoteroa Fun Day at Simpson Reserve.

Many groups, clubs and organisations will be operating either a food stall, table display or demonstration to show residents who they are and what they have to offer to the community. It's about seeing what makes a suburb tick.

Sunday's Fun Day will offer food and refreshment stalls, demonstrations, displays, bouncy castles, chair-o-plane and carousels.

There's also $1000 worth of items and vouchers to be raffled off, with Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club and Papamoa Support Centre the beneficiaries.

The Neighbours Aotearoa Fun Day is on March 29 from 10am-3pm at Simpson Reserve in Papamoa. Entry is free.

Sunday 29 March

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Join for worship. God's character on display. Colossians 3:1-4 'Minds focussed on Christ.” Pastor Lincoln Forlong. Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. www.bbf.net.nz

Bee Interest Group

Monthly meeting at 242 Woodland Rd, Katikati 2pm. Bring your bee suit & something to share for afternoon tea. Gordon 027 544 2882

Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Market

Over 100 stalls at 17th Avenue Historic Village from 9am.

BOP Linux Users

Bimonthly hands on day. Bring your computer for help with Linux & Open Source software. Arts & Crafts Centre (back room) cnr Elizabeth St & Glasgow St 9.30am – 3pm. $2 door charge. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz

Bruce Galloway Guided Bike Rides

Meet at 17th Ave West (Historic Village) 9-11.30am. 577 5243

Choral Evensong

At St Peter's Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 4pm. Visitors welcome.

Czech & Slovak Club

'Noc s Andersenem” an afternoon with story reading, carnival & games. Matua Hall, Levers Rd, Tauranga. www.facebook.com/csclubtauranga, email info@csclubtauranga.nz or Jana 579 3918

Have You had a Spiritual Experience

Attend a fascinating 3 week discussion for people of all faiths. Free book & CD. Hillier Centre, 39 Gloucester Rd, Mount 10.30am - 12pm. 021 976 691. Sponsored by ECKANKAR NZ www.eckankar.org

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Computer enthusiasts meet last Sun of month to share knowledge & experience at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West, 9.30am - 12.30pm approx. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067

Maketu Rotary Club Market

3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green, Park Rd, Maketu. Stalls $10. Maureen 533 2340

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz

Neighbours Day Aotearoa

Family fun day at Simpson Reserve cnr Parton & Dickson Rd, Papamoa 10am - 3pm. Showcase of local community groups & non-profit organisations, with food stalls, bouncy castles & prizes up for grabs. To register ph Tita 027 654 8781 or www.neighboursday.org.nz

NZ Assn of Rationalists & Humanists

BOP branch - speaker: Abby Munro 'Vaccinations.” General discussion at Alzheimers House, 116 13th Ave 1.30-3.30pm. Judi 576 6872

Petanque

Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 578 3606

Quakers in Tauranga

Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. 544 0448

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Riverboat Ramble

Mark Taipari live on the Otunui Paddleboat, cruising 2hrs up the Wairoa River from 3-5pm. Bring a picnic. Bookings essential at http://www.treatme.co.nz/Deal/HawkesBay/the-paddleboat-company-mar15rr. Peter 0274 183 930

St Peter's Chancel Choir

Evensong at St Peter's Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Road Mount 4pm.

Taize Service

Come & join us for a quiet, contemplative service based on the style & music of the Taize Community in France. At St George's Church, Gate Pa 7pm.

Tauranga Night Market

Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 5.30-11pm. Free entry. 022 588 2282 or email: tauranganightmarket@hotmail.com

Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc

Mini Expo. Healers & readers. Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St, doors open 6.30pm for 1pm. Members $5, non $10 (inc membership). 022 0670 467

Underwater Hockey

Every Sunday at Baywave. Gear & coaching available for beginners. New members welcome. Juniors (under 15) 5-6.15pm. Seniors (over 15) 6-7.40pm. Lance 027 287 4731 or lancepotaka@orcon.net.nz

Weekend Activities for the Over 60's

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Gloria 544 1834

Welcome Bay Neighbours Day

An event for the entire family. Bouncy castles, treasure hunt, waterslide, $12 hangi & more at Tye Park 10am - 3pm.