The arrival of daylight saving in New Zealand heralds a multitude of social cricket players dusting cobwebs off bat, balls and pads as twilight cricket takes centre stage for many in the Bay of Plenty.
New Zealand Cricket reported 170,000-plus registered players in the 2015/16 season, however anecdotal evidence suggested many more casual players turn out for social and twilight cricket each summer.
Bay of Plenty Cricket manager Tai Bridgman-Raison said the popularity of twilight cricket leagues reflected what people were increasingly looking for from their sporting experience - a limited time commitment, maximum involvement and an enjoyable social experience.
Rotorua's twilight cricket, otherwise known as 'business house' cricket traditionally starts after Labour Weekend and is played on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
Organiser Gary Dender said last season there were 28 teams registered and games were played at Boord Park, Puarenga Park and Neil Hunt Park.