Photographer George Novak captured the family fun at the Welcome Bay Free Farm Day yesterday.

Paris Taniwha (left), Suzy Cumming, Chelsi Williams and Courtney Williams are training hard in preparation to defend their under-19 world title. Photos by John Borren.

The Western Bay's oldest church turned 145 on March 21. On the eve of its anniversary, photographer John Borren captured the essence of the church.

Photographer George Novak takes a closer look at monarch butterflies

Photos capturing a boxing match at Mount Maunganui were found in a box at the Bay of Plenty Times' office. There is no information about who the boxers were or when the event took place. Do you know anything about it, or were you there? If you think you can help solve the puzzle, please email angela.freeman@bayofplentytimes.co.nz or call 07 577 3167.

Resene Construction and Designers & Builder Annual Surf Invitation was held on Friday in excellent conditions. Tairua Builders once again came first, with architects from Waihi Beach close behind and Hartstone Homes third. Photographer John Borren was there.

Cyclone Lusi brought wind and rain to the Western Bay over the weekend. Photographers George Novak and Andrew Warner captured the rough seas and action around Mount Main Beach.

Sir Gordon Tietjens put his All Blacks Sevens squad through some tough training last week at the field named in his honour at Blake Park. On Friday he announced his team to travel to Tokyo, Japan this week to contest the next leg of the HSBC World Series. Photos: GEORGE NOVAK Do you want to purchase prints? Click here

The Black Sticks men and Japan concluded their three-test series on Friday night at the Tauranga Hockey Centre. Black Sticks won the final test 5-1 to take the series 2-0 after the first match was drawn 2-2. Photos: GEORGE NOVAK and ANDREW WARNER Do you want to purchase prints? Click here

Mount Maunganui Farmers Market attracted early morning punters who made sure they got the best of the best. GEORGE NOVAK was there to capture the fun

Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval was the supreme setting for two Twenty20 women's international cricket matches over the weekend between the White Ferns and the West Indies. Photographer ANDREW WARNER captured the atmosphere.

Top young cricketers from Tauranga Intermediate School enjoyed some personal coaching from Tauranga-based Northern Knights batsmen Joe Carter and Bharat Popli at Pemberton Park. The players took the boys through some skill-based training and some one-on-one batting tips. PHOTOS/ANDREW WARNER

Viking warship replica Rusich Pychy is spending a few days in Tauranga before returning to Europe on top of a shipload of onions. Do want to purchase prints? Click here

The New Zealand Pipe Band Championships were held at Tauranga Domain on the weekend. Photographer Andrew Warner captured the fun.

The Bay of Plenty Secondary School Athletics Championships was at Tauranga Domain yesterday. The best athletes are to represent the Bay of Plenty at this year's secondary school nationals. Photographer John Borren was there to capture the action.

ASB Arena hosted the first wheelchair rugby matches of the year over the weekend. The action was typically fast and furious in the second division competition between teams from Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland. PHOTOS/ANDREW WARNER

The highlight of the equestrian year in the Western Bay came to an end yesterday after four days of competition. The Bayleys Tauranga Show Jumping Championships began on Thursday at Mills Reef and culminated with the Tauranga Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. PHOTOS/ANDREW WARNER

Youngsters had plenty to smile about during Children's Day activities at Tauranga's Historic Village on 17th Avenue yesterday. Photographer George Novak was on hand to capture these images.

The shear scale of the weekend's Secondary School Volleyball Nationals made for a long two days at Main Beach as a host of local powerhouses again came to the fore. George Novak was there to capture the action. Do want to purchase prints? Click here

Battling with the waves at the three round Ironman Series. George Novak was there to capture the action. Do want to purchase prints? Click here

The $643m Queen Elizabeth cruise line considered to be one of the most luxurious in the world has docked in Tauranga Harbour. Do want to purchase prints? Click here

Proud parents watch their children competing at the Weetbix Tryathlon held at Memorial Park. George Novak was there to capture the action. Do want to purchase prints? Click here

The best of the Bay of Plenty secondary schools tennis players battled it out at the Papamoa Tennis Club on Friday. Photographer John Borren was there.

Kidz Fishing and Fun Day at The Strand had a good turnout on Saturday. Andrew Warner was there to document the catches.

Street View: Why do you think coming to watch the cruise ships leave is such a popular Tauranga attraction?

Hundreds watch on as the Oosterdam sets sail on Monday, February 17 as the Voyager of the Seas awaits its departure. Photos by Bay of Plenty Times photographer George Novak.

Bethlehem College celebrated their talented students at the school's annual athletics day held in windy but fine conditions at Tauranga Domain on Friday, February 14. John Borren captured the action.

The Maketu Kaimoana Festival enjoyed perfect conditions yesterday. Photographer Andrew Warner was there among the throngs of people.

Tauranga Brothers Sam, 10, and Wade Meredith, 8, are spending the summer learning to surf at Omanu Beach. John Borren captured them in action.