Good morning Sunners,

Happy New Year to you all. There's plenty to see and do for the first Sunday of 2015, so let's get the day started!

Hundreds of swimmers are set to take on the Round the Mount Swim this morning. Photo: file.

More than 250 swimmers are forecast to set off from Pilot Bay this morning in the 32nd edition of the Round the Mount swim, in what looks set to be a hotly-contested race for the title.

Competition looks fierce in the men's division, with recent podium placers Mount Maunganui swimmer Perry Farrell and Wellington's Ben Campbell-Macdonald both eyeing the title.

The return of the 7.5km distance set aside for 28 participants will also add another level of intrigue to the competition.

In this race, swimmers continue along Mount Main Beach, clockwise around Rabbit Island before returning to the finish line at Main Beach.

The Round the Mount swim starts 8.30am at Pilot Bay on January 4.

Fishing with the family

Keen fishing families are also encouraged to head out to their favourite fishing spots this summer in an effort to bag the biggest fish for The Hits 95FM annual fishing competition.

Sponsored by Broncos Outdoors, The Hits Fishing Competition today invites fishers of all ages to The Hits Beach Bach below Mount Drury before heading out to try and hook the heaviest fish.

People can register for the competition at The Hits Beach Bach on Sunday, January 1 from 10.30am, head to their favourite or secret fishing spots and drop their lines until January 4.

Cricket

Cricket fans are invited to cheer on their favourite teams at Blake Park's Bay Oval as Skycity Northern Nights take on Otago Volts from 12pm.

Tickets to NZ's domestic one-day competition are on sale at the gate and cost $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids are free.

Sunday 4 January

Bethlehem Lions Market

1st & 3rd Sun of month at Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm. Cricket - Skycity Northern Nights Vs Auckland Aces at Bay Oval, Blake Park 12pm. NZ's domestic one-day competition. Tickets on sale at the gate. Adults $10, seniors $5, kids free.

Exhibition – Four Katikati Artists

Jean McLean, Margaret Robertsopn, Leigh Bassinger, Julia Blackler Jan 11-18 at the Little Blue House, Main St, Katikati 10am -4pm. Pottery, paintings, vintage china with a new life.

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

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

Quakers in Tauranga

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

Tauranga Night Market Bayfair

Every Sunday in the Bayfair, cnr Maunganui & Girven Rds undercover carpark 5.30-11pm. All weather, fully undercover. Fresh produce, gifts, fashionware, antiques, live music & more.