The Tauranga Harbour is like a sheet of glass this morning as competitors prepare to take part in the Craig's Investment Partners Tinman Triathlon.

People of all ages will be competing at different stages throughout the day.

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The event caters for the whole family and there is a distance to match all abilities.

Beginners, grab some mates and create a 3:9:3 distance team and those of you getting a bit more competitive, tackle an individual sprint.

Organisers say the classic Craig's Investment Partners Tinman Triathlon is set in the beautiful surrounds of Mount Maunganui, and they are proud to announce that the ever popular Craig's Investment Partners Corporate Challenge is back this year.

If you're looking for something else to do on this beautiful day, check out SunLive's What's On listing or have a look below:

Sunday 8 December

BOP Tree Crops Assn

Field day in Athenree at a mixed tree cropping orchard with large berry house 3pm. Elizabeth 549 2795

Christmas Carol Service

Dec 15 at St George's Anglican Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 6pm. Carol service with children's nativity play (all children welcome to take part). Supper to follow.

Family Fun Day

Dec 15 held by The Phoenix at Masonic Park, The Strand 1-5pm. Face painting, bouncy castle, dog & cart rides, fire engine rides, sack races. Visit from Santa & lolly scramble. Entry via gold coin donation with all proceeds going to Camp Quality Waikato/BOP – a camp for children with cancer.

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home-made. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz

New Spiritual Centre

The Psychic Cafe, Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 7pm. Free access to psychics & healers, Q&A, meditations, workshops, friendship & fellowship. Free refreshments. Door charge $10. 578 7205

Omokoroa Lions Market

Western Ave car park, Omokoroa 9am - 12pm. All stall holders & car boot sales welcome. Only $5/5m space. 548 2117

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

On the grass by McDonalds 7am – 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs

Petanque

Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768

Prestige Singles

50+ coffee afternoon at Raft Expresso Bar/Eatery, Chapel St, Tauranga 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded individuals. Gayle 027 439 3267

St Nicholas Day

Arataki Community centre 10am. Interested people in this typical Czech traditional celebration welcome. Registration essential. Register at http://www.facebook.com/ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga or email: [email protected]

Tauranga Kennel Association

Ribbon Parade Dec 15. Entries from 8.30am, judging starts 9am. Waipuna Park, Welcome. Bay. All welcome. All dogs welcome to participate as long as they are pure breds.

Theosophical Society

Pot luck Christmas gathering at the Theosophical Library 2pm. For directions, June/Wanda 576 6106

Typhoon Haiyan – Philippines Relief Fundraiser

At Amphora on the Strand, 43 The Strand, Tauranga 1-5pm. Fundraiser ticket $30. Buy tickets 0800 327 484. Live acoustic music, fundraiser auction with drinks & nibbles provided. R18, ticket holders only. No door sales.

Young Classical Musicians Society

Concert at St Enoch's Church, 16th Ave 2.30pm. Entry adults $3, children $1, family $6 2 + 2. Come & enjoy our young talent. Jocelyn 575 5975