The Weekend Sun Competitions

Ora King Salmon Competition

Life + Style has a $100 voucher for an Ora King – Inspired dinner at both Trinity Wharf and Mount Bistro to give away......


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(Closes: 29-08-2018)


Competition Winners

Get your ticket for a night of glamour

The Tauranga Gala Dinner, into its sixth year, is once again shaping up for another stellar night of glitz and glamour at......


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(Closed: 07-08-2018)

Prepare to be amazed

Zirka Circus is proud to present their fifth tour of New Zealand, with La Unica set to be more spectacular than ever. Always......


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(Closed: 07-08-2018)

Some of NZ finest coming to the Bay

The Aroha String Quartet is firmly established as one of New Zealand's finest chamber music ensembles. Founded in 2004,......


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(Closed: 07-08-2018)

In the hot seat

A bunch of garden and arts experts will be passing their knowledge onto Tauranga at the On the Couch event in a few weeks. On......


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(Closed: 07-08-2018)

Ambitious symphonies

Bow in hand, cellist Inbal Megiddo will once again amaze Tauranga with her technical expertise and magical expression. Bay......


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(Closed: 31-07-2018)

Looking back on the golden era

Operatunity’s musical theatre stars Hamish McGregor and Rory Nolan will no doubt be familiar to Operatunity audiences. Embarking......


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(Closed: 31-07-2018)

Stunned and dazzled

Zirka Circus is proud to present our fifth tour of New Zealand, with La Unica set to be more spectacular than ever! Always......


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(Closed: 31-07-2018)

Warm up for Bob

The ‘Dylanistas’ are back! Their first Bob Dylan Birthday Concert in May had to be cancelled due to illness,......


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(Closed: 24-07-2018)

Head over heels about wheels

A feast of films celebrating women who love to cycle is riding into Tauranga next week. The Cycle Chic Film Tour was created......


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(Closed: 24-07-2018)

Devilskin announce European tour

New Zealand band Devilskin will join Grammy Award Winning hard rock band Halestorm on a massive European tour. The two bands......


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(Closed: 11-07-2018)

Wonders of the Lego world

Ever dreamt of visiting the Empire State Building, the Arc De Triomphe, Big Ben and other world famous landmarks? Well now......


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(Closed: 10-07-2018)

A spectacular symphony

The New Zealand Chamber Soloists are firm favourites of Tauranga Musica concert-goers, having played for the Society many......


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(Closed: 10-07-2018)

Rocking out at Phil’s Place

The popular Kiwi Jackie Clarke is back in the bay, this time to entertain members of the public for two nights at Phil's......


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(Closed: 03-07-2018)

Anything and everything pets

All things pets are on display and ready to play for the first time in the Bay! The Bay of Plenty Pet and Animal Expo is......


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(Closed: 19-06-2018)

Shake, Rattle and Roll in the Bay

Ebony and Ivory? Salt and Pepper? The Black and White Minstrels? It doesn’t matter what you call them, the chemistry......


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(Closed: 12-06-2018)

Return of the wife

Blithe Spirit is Noel Coward’s brilliant smash hit supernatural comedy. Charles Condomine, whose first wife Elvira......


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(Closed: 12-06-2018)

Getting rich quick

When three cleaners - Olive, Gladys and Elsie - are threatened with redundancy, they feel their lives are coming to an end.......


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(Closed: 06-06-2018)

Playing favourites and little-known gems

Evocative sounds and fantasy well-describe Toru, a new trio consisting of harp, viola and flute, playing for Tauranga Musica......


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(Closed: 22-05-2018)

Tomorrow People return to the Bay

One of Aoteaora's favourite reggae acts are returning to the Bay, bringing fans the best of an album which is now known for......


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(Closed: 17-05-2018)

Romantic music at Baycourt

Dynamic new ensemble the Villani Piano Quartet are touring the North Island this May with an exciting programme of romantic......


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(Closed: 14-05-2018)

Musicians unite to celebrate Bob Dylan

A group of acclaimed Tauranga musicians are joining forces later this month to celebrate Bob Dylan's birthday in concert. Popular......


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(Closed: 08-05-2018)

Find your home and lifestyle needs

The Tauranga Home Show will open its doors for its nineteenth year on May 4-6 at ASB Arena Baypark. With the Bay of Plenty......


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(Closed: 24-04-2018)

Rare music to be heard for the first time

Two original manuscripts signed by English composer Gustav Holst were found in Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s music archive......


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(Closed: 11-04-2018)

Hopetoun Brown hitting Baycourt

Three of New Zealand's most talented multi-instrumentalists are gearing up to take Tauranga audiences on a unique musical......


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(Closed: 10-04-2018)

Former world record holder singing in Tauranga

Operatunity arrives in Tauranga at the start of April with a collection of veteran musical performers, including a former......


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(Closed: 27-03-2018)

A Dickensian tale of love, gin and the pox

A rollicking one-woman musical journey that’ll have you joyfully crying out: “What the Dickens?” will open......


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(Closed: 27-03-2018)

The Jailhouse Frocks

Shattering dimwitted Officer Dwayne’s tranquil evening at the Birchwood County Police Station is the arrests of three......


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(Closed: 27-02-2018)

Parenting to Adulthood – Start with the end in mind!

Founded by Yvonne Godfrey in 2009, the four day Making it on my Own programme helps 16-24-year-olds transition into independent......


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(Closed: 27-02-2018)

The Rat Pack returns

Rising stars Tainui Kuru, Rutene Spooner and Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua bring their singing, dancing and antics to Tauranga......


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(Closed: 27-02-2018)

Win with the circus

Step right up and be entertained by a unique, animal-free circus performing at The Mount for one weekend later this month. There’ll......


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(Closed: 20-02-2018)



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