28
MAR - JUN
The festival consists of the Oi YOU! Collection with works from Banksy on display for the first time on the North Island; art work specially created for Tauranga by six international and national artists as well as an extensive festival programme including works of the city’s local artists, public wall paintings, food, music and dance. Tauranga www.taurangastreetart.co.nz
March 2017 - October 2017
PARADOX – TAURANGA STREET ART FESTIVAL
TAURANGA HALF MARATHON
9
APR
The Tauranga Half Marathon is fully on road and heads through the CBD. Shorter distance options also available which take in numerous fantastic local parks, scenic reserves and walkways. Fergusson Park, Tauranga www.taurangahalfmarathon.co.nz
NATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL TAURANGA
13-17 APR
Tauranga’s National Jazz Festival is the longest running jazz festival in the Southern Hemisphere – a true New Zealand treasure! Come celebrate the 55th festival at Easter with a showcase of the hottest talent from near and far. Various Locations, Tauranga www.jazz.org.nz
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES MT MAUNGANUI HALF MARATHON
26
AUG
Come explore Mt Maunganui for a running festival including a 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km options. Take in the best of Mt Maunganui with a weekend full of entertaining options and highlights of the region. Mount Main Beach, Papamoa www.mountmaunganuihalfmarathon.co.nz
SEPT
The 14th AIMS Games International Sporting Championships will be held in Tauranga from Sunday 10th to Friday 15th of September. Tauranga www.nzaimsgames.co.nz
TAURANGA ARTS FESTIVAL
19-29 OCT
The world will come to Tauranga for ten days and nights. The festival transforms our city with performers, artists and writers from New Zealand and around the globe. Programme details available from 11 August.
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10-15
NZCT AIMS GAMES
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