A surfing event striving to connect Bay of Plenty women is set to take place in Mount Maunganui.

The Aotearoa Women's Surfing Association is today launching their Regional Surf Network, an initiative to link-up local, regional and national surf communities.

The network has been formed to connect already established wāhine led surfing initiatives around Aotearoa by having a central platform for regions to share their news and events.

The association are calling on BOP female surfer's turn up to Tay Street Reserve tomorrow to celebrate the launch and surf with 'like-minded wāhine.”

"This is a chance for ocean women and girls to connect with each other, tautoko the next generation of salty sea sisters and rewrite the narrative of women's surfing in Aotearoa at all skill levels,” says a written statement.

"It doesn't matter if you are just getting started or been surfing forever, bring your board for a wave and a chat."

The association's main aim is to increase participation for women and girls, encourage safe and fun spaces to enjoy the surf and to support initiatives that are already in place.

The event is taking place on the beach at Tay St Reserve from 9-11am on Saturday, December 5.

For more information, visit this page.

Check out what else is happening in and around Tauranga below:

Saturday 5 December

Archery At Graham Park
All ages & experience levels welcome. Book an introductory class at www.taurangaarchers.com

Association Croquet
At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Mon, Wed, Sat. 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Bay Singles Social Club
Join a bunch of over 50 years young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 0272848762 Andrea 0211330313

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat the Sabbath (Sat) as Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) & all early believers did. All Welcome 10am Otumoetai Primary Hall. Joel van Ameringen 021768043 www.BethEl.org.nz

BOP Tall people Club
People taller than 180 cm are invited to joint social club and Facebook group. Ph: 02102262619

Carlton Gallery Exhibition
Featuring Artrio - an exhibition by 3 artists at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. All welcome.

Classic Motorcycle Coffee Meet
Talk classic motorbikes, rides & support. Bring your bike out for the trip. 10-11am at Four14 Espresso, 414 Pyes Pa Rd. Don 027 241 3595

COLD WAX WORKSHOPS
Used in the late 1500's by Titan plus the Renaissance period. Last workshop 12th Dec. then more in 2021Sue Mac [email protected]: 02102394549

Deadman 6
Punk Rock Fundraiser for the Food Bank at The Jam FactoryGroup of punk rockers that refuse to grow old gracefully Tickets from: https://www.eventspronto.co.nz/deadman6

Dragon Boating For Women
Bay Dragons Give-it-a-Go at Sulphur Pt. Fun & fitness. Ages 16+ every Mon/Wed 5:30pm & Sat 7:30am. Txt Wendy 0210 223 7101

Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Club days, Thursday 4:30-6pm for intermediate/college ages. Saturday 9am for 5-8 years, 10am for 9-12 years. Ph Graeme 0274 520 600

Last Legs
An hilarious comedy. Outside happy hour the seniors indulge in greed, jealousy, love, lust plus their share of gossip, backstabbing, scandal. 20 Nov - 5 Dec

LOL Laughter Wellness
Yay, we're back! Come & laugh away the Covid blues with us. Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair. 11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 Email [email protected]. No experience required.

MESSIAH: Handel's Christmas favourite
Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir & NZBarok Orchestra present Handel's MESSIAH. St Mary Immaculate, Cameron Rd/Elizabeth St, 7.30pm. Pre-concert talk 7pm. Ticketek/cash door sales.

Miles Calder band
19th Dec 7.00pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book@ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph075713232. Understated folk-rock, psychedelia, evoking Lennon, Kevin Morby and Father John Misty.

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. 1.30 pm. Bellevue Park , Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 0275771818 a/hrs.

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 0275771818 a/hrs

Papamoa Tennis Club
We play Sat 2-4 pm, Tue 9-11am, Wed 4-6pm, Fri 9-11am. Play tennis with us. All welcome.

Petanque
At Club Mt Maunganui, Tues, Thurs, & Sat. Boules & help. Txt Bruce 022 309 9143

Plant and Craft sale
Fundraiser for Alzheimers Tauranga Range of plants e.g. Roses, bromeliads, succulents, veggie plants etc.Range of hand crafts for sale 5th Dec 8.30-12pm 116 13th Avenue

Prayers for NZ/Life
Prayers for NZ and also affirming the dignity of life from conception to natural end, 3pm St Joseph's Church, 10 Pitua Road, TePuna. all welcome.

Tauranga Farmers Market
7:45am-12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods.

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club
Friendly club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, facebook.com/taurangasynchroNZ, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz

Te Puke Scottish Society
Christmas Dance, Saturday, 19th December, 7.00-10.30pm, Memorial Hall, Jellicoe Street, Te Puke. Live music, air conditioning, Christmas supper, great company. $7 entry. Contact Valerie 5737093.

Te puke Yoga
Saturday morning yoga class. Focusing on alignment with the aid of bolsters, straps and blocks. Some experience required. [email protected]