If you're gearing up for the long weekend and wondering what to do, there's something for everyone in Tauranga.
Whether you're a fan of martial arts to a lover of all things creative or craftwork, check out some of the listings below to see what catches your eye.
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Tauranga ArtGallery Zinefest Where: Tauranga Art Gallery When: Saturday 10am onwards Find out what a zine is this Saturday. Attend talks and demonstrations and get creative yourself by creating a zine. Entry is free, zines for sale as well as other merchandise. For all ages, though some zine content is adult-themed.
Escape! Festival Where: Baycourt Community and Arts Centre When: Saturday to Monday from 10am Speakers include Dame Anne Salmond, chef Peter Gordon, microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles, journalists Rod Oram and Steve Braunias, former Cabinet minister Margaret Wilson, novelists Nicky Pellegrino and Greg McGee. Performance, story-telling and workshops for all ages. Includes some free events.
Rage in the Cage 2 Where: Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Cnr of Devonport and 11th Ave, Tauranga When: Saturday, 5pm - 11pm Live mixed martial arts/kick-boxing event, showcasing local and North Island fighters. General admission tickets are $35, available to buy at http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/rage-in-the-cage-2/tauranga/tickets
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FASH Tauranga Where: Bethlehem Hall, 239a State Highway 2, Bethlehem When: Saturday, 9am - 2pm Fabric, Abandoned Stitchery and Haberdashery - a fair where stitchers, sewers, quilters, knitters, embroiderers, button collectors and fabric lovers can bargain, barter or buy. Table spaces can be purchased for $30 and all proceeds go to the Te Puna Quarry Summer Trust.
The Rusty Mannequin June sale Where: Historic Village, 17th Ave West, Tauranga When: Saturday, 9am - 12pm Pre-loved women's clothing on sale, including shoes, jewelry and accessories. All proceeds to Turning Point Trust.
