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Tauranga Westpack Business Awards
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.
Amit Kamble with the trophy he won at the Harry Williams Astrophotography competition.

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

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

Coromandel flooding: The big wet
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 French Country House fashion show
The fashion show held at The French Country House at Omokoroa Beach was enjoyed by all those who attended.

Silent Cinema at Baycourt
The Silent Cinema screening of Charlie Chaplin's Cit Lights, with Night Owl Cinema at Baycourt was a hit with guests dressing up in 20's fashion.

Business after Five
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.

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

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

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

Festival a feast of exotic culture
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.

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

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

Fighters go blow for blow in hunt for titles
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.

Champion duck callers give it best shot
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.

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

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

Photographer's blog - Looking beyond the photos
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.

TFA Boxes Clash of the Corporates 4
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.

MOPED meeting
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.

Jennian Homes Fun Run Walk
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.