EVENTS TAURANGA FARMERS’ MARKET Where local and convenience collide. The Tauranga Farmers’ Market is on every weekend, rain, hail or shine. Saturday 8am–12noon 31 Fifth Ave, Tauranga www.tgafarmersmarket.org.nz
GALLERY TE PUNA’S FIRST BIRTHDAY Enjoy a 10% discount off all art through the month of March to celebrate Gallery Te Puna’s first birthday. 1–31 March 15E Minden Road, Te Puna 3176 www.gallerytepuna.com
ELLIOT MASON EXHIBITION Elliot Mason is a known local painter, picture framer and art technician. His artwork is a stylised representation of the natural world. Late March through April 15E Minden Road, Te Puna 3176 www.gallerytepuna.com
FALLS RETREAT COOKING, CURING & SMOKING WORKSHOP Learn different cooking techniques and tips to get the most out of your catch of the day. Sunday 27 March, 10am–3pm $190 per person www.fallsretreat.co.nz
FLAVOURS OF PLENTY FESTIVAL Spanning Waihī beach, Te Puke, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Ōhope and Whakatāne, the inaugural Flavours of Plenty festival will be a celebration of the coastal Bay of Plenty’s worldclass food scene. Art of Sourdough with Mount Sourdough A hands-on sourdough making course with the team at Mount Sourdough. April 7, 2–4pm $80 per person Mediterranean Escape (in the Western Bay of Plenty) Discover and taste incredible products from the land of plenty: enjoy a tour and tasting at both Te Puke Truffles and Mystery Valley Olive Oil, then take a seat at The Trading Post French Bistro for an intimate degustation dinner. April 7, 2.30–8.30pm $95 per person Come Dine with Pepper and Me A fun filled night at Elizabeth Café hosted by Tauranga’s one and only Cherie Metcalfe, the owner of the renowned Pepper & Me, Kit & Co, and Cain & Abel knives. April 7, 7–10.30pm $95 per person Bay to Plate A curated 5-course tasting menu with chef Perrin Yates. Food and drink inspired by local growers, brewers and vinters. April 10, 12–4pm $220 per person
LEXUS URBAN POLO For the first time ever, The Lexus Urban Polo will be held in Tauranga at the Bay Oval. Lexus Urban Polo is famous for an unforgettable day of music, fashion, food and sport. Saturday April 2, 12–8.30pm
Plant-based Kings Feast Luncheon 3 courses with snacks and a glass of Pol Roger champagne on arrival, by Ian Harrison and the team at Sugo. April 10
$89–$229 per person
$110 per person
Tickets www.urbanpolo.co.nz
For these events and more, visit www.flavoursofplentyfestival.com
FALLS RETREAT GARDENING WORKSHOP Full Monty Gardening Workshop – Our most comprehensive workshop covering all the fundamentals of growing nutrient dense, healthy veggies. Saturday 2 April and Saturday 7 May, 9.30am– 3pm $150 per person
NOURISH AND LEXUS PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST Nourish and Lexus of Hamilton have proudly teamed up to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ with a Pink Ribbon Breakfast. Tuesday 24 May, 9.30m
www.fallsretreat.co.nz
$65 per person Tickets www.nourishmagazine.co.nz
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