Matt Cowley Tauranga City Councillor

With summer in full swing, I've asked Mount/Papamoa ward councillor Leanne Brown to write this week's highly enthusiastic column.

Thanks Matt, as this year comes to an end, we are fast approaching our city's most vibrant, busy and bustling season.

Not only is the weather amazing in this stunning region, so many locals get a few days or weeks' break to really enjoy the things we love about living here.

Holidaymakers are poised ready to arrive, schools are coming to an end, cruise ships become more frequent and we are blessed with so many amazing events and things to enjoy – not just about our great beaches, boutiques, cafes and other open places and spaces.

From the Christmas in the Park this weekend to the very popular weekly Gourmet Night Market, a vast array of local and national sports events both in and out of the water, speedway, international jetsprints, funky bands and concerts, the free Night Owl Cinemas, the Little Big Markets, and many more events and celebrations.

There's so many to choose from – we are spoilt for choice!

Event organisers need to register their events with council, so your one source of information can be found by google searching ‘My Summer Tauranga' and keep an eye on Council's Facebook page.

We really want locals to enjoy the best of the Bay, and to know what you, your friends, family and visitors can get up to. Enjoy!

Cr Leanne Brown welcomes your comments. Email leanne.brown@tauranga.govt.nz