Dust off your togs and perfect those bombs for the Tauranga Moana Manu Champs this Saturday, December 7 from 10.30am-4.30pm.

For the first time, the annual competition is an official qualifying event for the 2025 Z Manu World Champs.

This means winners in both the Manu and Freestyle jumping divisions will be fast-tracked into the Z Manu World Champs grand final in Auckland on March 1.

TCC city development and partnerships general manager Gareth Wallis said this year the event gives the local community the chance to compete on the world stage.

“Tauranga Waterfront is the place to be this summer, and having the opportunity to partner with Z Manu World Champs to expand our annual bomb competition into a world qualifier is a perfect way to kick off a busy summer in the city centre.

“With the Northern Waterfront transformation now complete, people will be able to enjoy the new green space, basketball court and boardwalk while checking out all the exciting things on offer at the Tauranga Moana Manu Champs,” Wallis said.

The free family event offers free fades, sausage sizzle, music, giveaways and lots more.

The competition is open to people aged 8 and older, and is free to enter. To register online visit: whatsontauranga.co.nz/manuchamps.