Good morning Sunners! The big night is here at last and it's time to say farewell to 2015 and welcome in the New Year.

While the clouds threaten rain, it's expected to reach a high of 24 degrees. So enjoy a relaxing day before the festivities get underway this evening.

There are plenty of options for the young and young at heart to see in the New Year, from Papamoa to Tauranga Waterfront and everywhere in between.

Mount Maunganui is once again the star of the show with three huge stages, family friendly performances at Mt Drury from 6.30-9.30pm and the big fireworks display at midnight.

Meanwhile Tauranga bars are hosting an array of live music, with Brew craft beer bar and La Mexica joining forces for a New Year's Eve Street Party on The Strand, with entertainment from 4pm -3am.

This year, a grand Tauranga Fireworks Display is being held right here on The Strand at 9.30pm for the kids and then again at midnight.

And Papamoa has Dinner in the Domain, before Papamoa Beach Tavern plays host to a number of local and international DJs from 4pm.

A full list of what's on can be found here, thanks to Tauranga City Council.

Thursday 31 December

Dinner in the Domain

A food market with a difference. Every Thursday at Papamoa Domain 561 Papamoa Beach Rd 5.30-9pm. Free admission.

New Year's Eve BBQ

And Fireworks on the waterfront. Bring your family, friends, picnic & bbq ingredients & meet on Tauranga waterfront from 5pm with music & games. Fireworks on a barge from 9.30pm for the kids & then again at midnight for the adults to see in the New Year.

New Year's Family Fishing Tournament

Briefing at Te Kaha RSA Dec 29 7pm. Fishing Days Weds/Thurs Dec 31 (if one day isn't fishable, Jan 2 is reserve day). Prizing giving at Te Kaha RSA Jan 2 6pm. Major prize for each species for mystery weights. Prizes for heaviest & second, no prize for most. Entry fee: Adult financial members $10, Junior members – free (Juniors must belong to a TKSFC family membership). Adult non members $30, junior non members $15.