Good morning, and welcome to another midwinter Sunday with SunLive.

The bitter cold of the past few days seems to have broken, although last night was still a chilly one.

But it's looking warmer for the week ahead, and today we have plenty of events on to keep you entertained and get you out and about.

First of all, though, it's important to note for those travelling along State Highway 2 through Te Puna-Bethlehem today that a protest will cause traffic disruption for a time.

Some local Maori are upset that Maori from the Hauraki district may get special rights to the Tauranga Harbour under a Waitangi Tribunal settlement. These local iwi wish to be the only Maori with special rights to Tauranga Harbour, and so are walking across the Wairoa Bridge this morning to make motorists aware of their grievances.

A Tauranga City Council spokesperson says stop/go traffic management is expected to be in place for around 30 minutes between 10am and 11am to allow the protestors to cross the bridge.

An alternative route is available to motorists via Wairoa Road to Poripori Road, which connects to State Highway 29.

Later this afternoon, Labour candidate for Tauranga Jan Tinetti will be hosting her first public meeting on housing at Merivale Primary School. Labour MP Jenny Salesa will also be there to talk about her experience of dealing wth the housing crisis in her electorate of Manukau East. The meeting beings at 4pm.

Finally, for a bit of entertainment, don't miss the Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts grand concert at 2pm at Baycourt. A selection of the festival's finest young performers will take to the stage in a high-qaulity variety show of singing, dancing, and drama. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children, from the box office.

Check out some of today's other great events below:

WHAT'S ON – Sunday, July 16:

2017 Festival Concert The Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts 2pm Baycourt Addison Theatre (Variety) www.ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day Join us for our Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay road. 10.00am. 1 Peter 4:1-6 Preacher: Tom Griffiths. All welcome. Visit us at www.bbf.net.nz

Bible Seminars 'God is mighty to save - The Prophet Zephaniah” Interactive, Q & A. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Sunday 1:45pm at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St Vic 543 0504

Croquet Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Czech and Slovak Club Tauranga Czech School & Playgroup. Guests welcome! Tauranga Boys College, 10am - 12noon, Devonport Rd, More info: https://www.csclubtauranga.nz/en/

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Farmers Market held every Sunday 9am – 1pm, rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at. Phoenix Car Park, Maunganui Rd. www.mountmainstreet.nz

Healing Optimal Eft Heal the body by healing the mind. The Backbenches Room, Grindz Cafe, 50 First Ave. Sundays.12:30 Coffee + chat.1:00-2:30 Practise Optimal EFT Koha

Maketu Market This Sunday at Maketu Village Green.

Matariki Messy Church Legacy Gardens, 53 Te Okorua Drive, Papamoa East, 4-6pm. For families and children of all ages. Join us for activities, celebration and food. Entry by koha

Mini Expo Night Healers & Readers 7pm Sunday 16th July 2017. Entry$5 per person. Free Supper 022 0670 467

Opera And Lied In The Mount Soprano Imogen Thirlwall and pianist Leon Gray present works by Bach, Schubert, Donizetti, Mozart, Bellini and others. St. Peter's Anglican Church 15 Victoria Rd. Mt. Maunganui 2.30 pm $20 adults, school age children free

Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Healing Centre The Psychic Café brings you over 25 of the Bay's top Psychics, Healers and Spiritualists in a 'cafe” style environment. One off $10 fee, from then on everything is free. Greerton Community Hall, Tauranga. Open 6.45pm for 7pm start. Ph 07 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz

Sunday Funday Games & activities for the whole family at Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre 12-3pm. Parents & caregivers are welcome & encouraged to participate. BBQ hire $15.

Tauranga Theosophical Society Join us for a look at Krishnamurti & some of his messages. All welcome, entry by donation. Tauranga Yoga Center, 2pm. Phone 577 6042

Te Puke Country Music Club Citz & RSA Club Te Puke 1 p.m. All welcome. Phone Gayle 573 8255

Toastmasters Corkers Club Meets once a month 3rd Sunday 2pm at Zone Café, Bayfair join our happy group Phone text 021 044 5 654