EVENTS TAURANGA FARMER’S MARKET Where local and convenience collide. The Tauranga Farmer’s Market is on every weekend, rain, hail or shine. Saturday 8am–12noon 31 Fifth Ave, Tauranga www.tgafarmersmarket.org.nz MATARIKI DISH CHALLENGE Eateries from around the region will showcase a dish that celebrates both local and highlights Matariki. So this winter get out and discover something new in your own neighbourhood. June 13–July 17 www.matarikidishchallenge.co.nz THE 59TH NATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL The National Jazz Festival has been entertaining hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors to the region for 58 years. 20–26 June www.jazz.org.nz TRUFFLE DINNER AT THE TRADING POST Enjoy a four-course menu based on seasonal and local products, highlighting freshly dug Te Puke truffle. 1–2 July www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/truffledinner/te-puke WEST END WIGGLE A Traditional Longboard Festival presented by Salt Air Surf. 9–10 July Ōhope, Whakatāne www.facebook.com/thewestendwiggle TAURANGA TASTING TOURS Delectable Delights at Zealong Start with your choice of complimentary Zealong tea and begin your culinary experience. A thoughtfully crafted savoury and sweet selection to complement your Zealong tea served amidst breathtaking views of the Waikato region. July 10 Cost $112.00pp (covers high tea & transport) www.smore.com/e6t93-delectabledelights-at-zealong NOURISH AND NZ WINTER TRUFFLE CLASSES Join Vicki in her kitchen and discover how to cook and enjoy beautiful NZ Winter Truffles. Go home with full tummies, recipes and a truffle to try out what you learned. Cost $175pp Sunday 3 July, 11am www.nourishmagazine.co.nz/shop PAGE 74 | WWW.NOURISHMAGAZINE.CO.NZ
GREAT NEW ZEALAND FOOD SHOW Let The Great New Zealand Food Show take your taste buds on a culinary journey. Experience a fantastic day out with family and friends, sampling the latest foods, wines and delicious products. 16–17 July Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton www.greatnzfoodshow.co.nz YANA MEECH EXHIBITION Yana Meech is a local Katikati painter. Her work is predominantly ink and acrylic on canvas. Her style ranges from contemporary abstract cityscapes and landscapes to seascapes and florals. Gallery Te Puna Late July through August 15E Minden Road, Te Puna www. gallerytepuna.com www.yanameech.com X*AIR GAMES X AIR IS BACK IN 2022! After 15 years off, X*Air returns with an all new event for action sports. Skate, BMX, Scooter, FMX, BMX Big Air and music will make a return to XAIR at Bay Park, Mount Maunganui. 29–30 July Trustpower Bay Park, Mt Maunganui www.xairnz.info MOUNT MAUNGANUI HALF MARATHON Come explore Mount Maunganui for a running festival including a 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km options. The course is flat and fast and will finish on the beautiful beaches of Mount Maunganui where you can celebrate your efforts with friends and family. 27 August www.mountmaunganuihalfmarathon.co.nz EVENTS AT FALLS RETREAT Gather Experience Experience and gather in Falls organic veggie gardens followed by a delicious two course seasonal lunch. Thursday 23rd June | $120pp Matariki Paddock to Plate Experience 4 courses celebrating Māori New year. Sat June 25th | $120pp The Full Monty Gardening Workshop A comprehensive workshop covering all the fundamentals of growing organic, nutrient dense healthy veggies. Sat July 2nd | $150pp www.fallsretreat.co.nz
