Events

WAIKATO FARMERS’ MARKETS Where local and convenience collide, the Waikato Farmers’ Markets are on every weekend come rain, hail or shine. Cambridge Farmers’ Market, every Saturday 8am–12noon, Victoria Square Hamilton Farmers’ Market, every Sunday 8am–12noon, The Barn, Claudelands www.waikatofarmersmarkets.co.nz

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

THE MEYER MELT CHALLENGE The ‘gratest’ cheese toastie challenge is back for its fourth year. 1–30 April www.waikatofoodinc.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 www.fallsretreat.co.nz

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 $89–$229 per person Tickets www.urbanpolo.co.nz

CBD PROGRESSIVE DINNER The CBD Events progressive dinner is back again for the fourth year in a row. Experience a degustation like no other, where each course is held at a different venue, all a short walk from each other. Wednesday May 4, 6pm Tickets via www.waikatofoodinc.com

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 $65 per person Tickets www.nourishmagazine.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

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 $110 per person

For these events and more, visit www.flavoursofplentyfestival.com