Western Bay of Plenty seafood lovers will find a wide range of delights to tempt the taste buds at the Maketu Rotary Kaimoana Festival today.



Seafood served throughout the festival will be in both traditional and contemporary styles, complemented by fine wines and beers, available for purchase.
Entertainment includes Tina Cross and Taisha Tari of Wicked Wahine.

The festival is held at the Maketu Sports grounds from 12 noon until 6pm and
Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for 17 and under, and free for children under five. All proceeds from ticket sales.

Saturday 26 February

Brazilian Drumming
Every Sat 11am - 1pm. No experience required. Gold coin donation. All welcome. www.taurangasamba.org or Phil 021 075 4300
Bric-a-Brac Waterfront Market
Get rid of the old baggage. Last Sat of month at Cargo Shed, Dive Crescent. Bring trestle table/cost $5. Fine weather only 10am – 2pm.
Come Dancing Tonight
Sequence & old time dancing, friendly atmosphere, good music & supper. Greerton Hall 8-11.30pm. Entry $6, members $5. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Allyson 576 9194
Free Community Concert
Fun day of music, dance, theatre & art at Coronation Park 12-4pm. Free.
Healthy Living
Sharing the concept of food classification (acid/alkaline) practical detoxification & vegetarian cooking 2.30-4.30pm. All welcome. Jessica 571 2371
Hypnotherapy & Self Development Workshop
Papamoa Library, Tamuere Room March 5 10am – 2pm. Lean self hypnosis techniques for personal development, meditation, relaxation, healing & change. Cost $25, bring lunch – tea/coffee provided. Limited places. Terry 544 2619 or 021 595 892 or [email protected]
Katikati Tramping Club
To Maungatautiri southern enclosure. Medium grade. 8am start. Brett 07 863 6602
Learn to Meditate
Half day workshop March 5 10am - 1pm. Use your experience of meditation to improve your daily life. Cost $30 (includes morning tea). Booking essential. Papamoa Community Centre, Tohara Room, 15 Gravatt Rd.. www.meditateintauranga.org or 09 846 5829
Maketu Rotary Kaimoana Festival
12pm-6pm. Fabulous seafood, wine, great entertainment inc. Adults $25, 17 and under $10. Under 5 free. Tickets from TicketDirect & Paper Plus.
Market
Greerton Hall 8am - 12pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Merv or Nancy, Waihi 07 863 6697
Messianic Meeting: Ha Derech - The Way
Sharing The Truth, The Way, & The Life together. All ages & backgrounds Jew & non Jew welcome. Every Sat 10am. Geoff or Pamela 570 1438
Otumoetai Market
At Otumoetai Primary School first Sat of every month. Fruit/eves, crafts, books & more. Stalls $10. Briar 576 6605 or email: [email protected]
Tauranga Acoustic Music Festival
Trad & original folk/rock, workshops, local & imported talent. 156 Work Rd Aongatete 10am - 10pm. A great day for $20pp. 552 5906 or email: taurangaacousticmusic.com
Tauranga Farmers Market
Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Trixie 552 5278
Tauranga Friendship Club
Welcomes people from the age of 50 plus interested in friendship & social outings at weekends. Walking, dining out, pot lucks etc. Joyce 578 0226
Tauranga Radio Sailing Club
Model yacht sailing every Sat 11am - 4pm & Weds 1.30-6pm at Lake Taurikura, Scoria Close, The Lakes, Tauriko.
The Cargo Shed
Premiere Indoor Art - Craft Market & Maori Culture Centre. 5 Dive Crescent. Creative weekends on the waterfront Sat & Sun & cruise ship days 10am - 4pm. (Maori Cultural Centre open daily)