The 2016 awards was held on Friday 14 October at ASB Baypark.

Amit Kamble with the trophy he won at the Harry Williams Astrophotography competition.

This months Chamber of Commerce Business after Five evening was held at Legacy Funerals.

Street Art VIP opening at Tauranga Art Gallery

Minister Paula Bennett joined Women in Leadership at Macau Restaurant, The Strand.

All around the Coromandel, slips closed roads or reduced them to a single lane, farm animals were moved to higher ground and some motorists were stranded by the floodwaters at Prescotts Garage at Hikuai. Pauanui was cut off for hours and, everywhere else, residents and holidaymakers were fed up with watching videos or TV and being stuck indoors. The moment there was a gap in the rain, people poured into town in their droves to enjoy the cafes and retail therapy. According to weatherman Russel Blake, a total of 96mm of rain fell over Saturday and Sunday and a further 24.5mm on Monday. For the eight days from Monday September 19 to Monday September 26, he recorded a total 251.4mm. Coastal News photos: Peter West and Lesley Staniland

The fashion show held at The French Country House at Omokoroa Beach was enjoyed by all those who attended.

Volunteer night at Willowdene Bed and Breakfast

The 18th Annual Adult Learner Week Awards were held on Thursday night to celebrate excellence in adult learning. Community Education Bay of Plenty chairwoman Zoe Wilkinson says the awards were created to celebrate and acknowledge those involved in community education and who embody the spirit of ako [education].

200 Club 2016 - Legacy Long Lunch for Breast Cancer

Held at Sign Creations, this is their flagship networking event, usually held on the first Wednesday of every month at a member’s business. There is on average 100 people who attend to not only learn about the host business but to network with other members. Complimentary to members to attend.

The regional awards took place at ASB Arena on 5 August.

The Heart Foundation held the Heart to Heart show at the Tauranga Club with fashion by George Edward and Urban Vogue

Staff and customers celebrated Tranquillo's 5th birthday on 1 August 2016

Summer Shakespeare Tauranga performed at La Mexica Cantina on 20 July 2016

Otumoetai Baptist Church hosted the inaugural Filipino Winter Fun Festival on Saturday, featuring a range of international food and dancing shows. Andrew Warner got a taste of the Philippines.

On Saturday, Te Puke Sports hosted a fundraiser highlighting the “It’s Not OK” campaign against domestic violence. Photographer Andrew Warner was there.

Tauranga City Basketball held two successful school holiday camps at ASB Arena this week. Hundreds of budding young NZ Breakers players made use of the opportunity to learn basketball fundamentals by taking part in fun drills and games. Photos by George Novak

The Dry Dock hosted a dinner with celebrity chef Ian Robert Harrison

The ITKD Taekwondo National Championships and Oceania Invitational were held in Tauranga over the weekend. Disciplines at the tournament include sparring, power breaking (board breaking), special techniques, patterns and team events. Photos by Andrew Warner.

More than 20 duck callers from around New Zealand competed to charm the judges, not ducks, at the New Zealand Duck Calling Championships in Tauranga. Photographer Andrew Warner was there.

Participants celebrated the success of the 2016 Wedding Show held at ASB Baypark Arena

Andrew Warner spent some time with Tauranga Under the Stars, a volunteer group dedicated to helping out Tauranga's homeless.

Bay of Plenty Times photographer Andrew Warner offers video commentary on some of his favourite photos taken while on the job, offering insight behind how many of them were taken. In this video, he shares his picks from Anzac Day.

Tauranga Corporate Boxing Challenge was the perfect excuse for a mid-year get together! It was an exhilarating night with everyone being entertained by people in the community going head to head for 3 x 2 minute rounds followed by our own NZ Professional Champion Gunnar 'The Stunner' Jackson!!! The result was a fabulous spectacle and first and foremost, a wonderful night of entertainment where we helped raise funds for the youth and amateur boxing.

With open arms and unashamed enthusiasm we invite you to join us, the Marketing Professionals Bay of Plenty (MoPed). Headed up by a bunch of dedicated marketers, we bring world class speakers to the Bay to inspire and educate our local marketing professionals.

The Jennian Homes Mother's Day Fun Run and Walk at Kulim Park in Tauranga was one of several events across New Zealand, supporting the Heart Foundation.

Guests enjoyed the opening of Launch of the Escape as part of the Tauranga Arts Festival