AERIUS HELICOPTERS, AQUAVIDA TEAM UP
Aerius Helicopters and Aquavida have teamed up to offer helicopter transfer service from any local lodge to the Aquavida spa in Welcome Bay. The new service targets those staying in luxury accommodation, and customers are treated to round-trip helicopter transportation to and from Aquavida, where they can indulge in such treatments as massage, acupuncture or facials. Customers can book the package through their accommodation provider.

RIRINUI THERMAL RETREAT OPENING
Carlton Tours is branching out to the accommodation market with their new Ririnui Thermal Retreat. They can accommodate couples or families in their new digs, which opens on Boxing Day. For details ring 07 544 4800 or email carltontours@xtra.co.nz.

AMAZING MAIZE GETS THE CLEAR
Beginning on Boxing Day, Amazing Maze 'n Maize will reopen for the season following the approval of their resource consent. Some of the new mazes this year include a 3D room and Vortex Tunnel. The Maze is open during the summer period to 1 May. For details ring 07 304 MAZE.

UPCOMING EVENTS
27-28 Dec – New Zealand BMX Dirt National Champs
7 Jan – Port of Tauranga Half
8 Jan to 6 Feb- Katikati Summer Twilight Concerts
12 Jan – Brightstone Blues, Brews and BBQ
14 Jan – The Katikati Wine and Food Festival
14-15 Jan – More FM Pro Tour International Beach Volleyball
14 Jan to 19 February – Doors of Hope
28-30 Jan – Outdoors New Zealand Traditional Archery Rendezvous
29 Jan – Mills Reef ‘Stars Under the Stars’
29-30 Jan – The Elms Festival of Creative Garden Art

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