Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Kia koa tenei ra.

The weather looks mint for parades, triathlons, markets, the popular mud dog run, sailing and the beach. For those out on the water, expect light winds and afternoon sea breezes.

A special welcome to the passengers and crew of the Noordam and Caledonian Sky which are both in port today. The Noordam is due to depart at 5.45pm and the Caledonian Sky at 10pm

It's a one to two layer clothing day, with an expected high of 25 degrees and an overnight low of 16 degrees. Sunset is at 8.14pm.

It looks like a fine week ahead. Monday through to Saturday are forecast to be mostly fine with light winds with temperatures reaching the mid-20s during the day and about 14 degrees overnight.

What's on today?

The Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club are holding their Gold Cup event from 10am – 8.30pm today. This is part of the Bluewater Series which is the for the longer distance racers, and offers the most challenges including the Mayor Island Race, Motiti Island Race and the Whitianga Races. The next race in the series will be held on January 25. More information here.

New Zealand is playing England at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui today. Take plenty of sunblock and go and enjoy a fine day of cricket. If you're unable to attend, follow our live updates on SunLive.

The Pak'nSave Papamoa Kiwiana Christmas parade is on today with pre-parade fun from 9.30am and the parade at 12pm. There will be a free ferris wheel, merry-go-round, BDazzled balloons, Batman, Alfred, Joker, Poison Ivy, Elsa, Olaf, Ana, Grinch and Frosty appearing from 1pm – 2pm at the Papamoa Plaza. Information here.

Also in Papamoa today is the Papamoa Lions Club Market at the Gordon Spratt Reserve, Alice Lane. Come along for fresh produce, food, and bargains. The market runs from 8am – 12pm.

The Weetbix Kids TRYathlon is being held at Arataki Park today from 7am – 1pm with the swim section being held at Baywave. Approximately 1200 children will be taking part in this event. Kids of all sporting abilities swim, cycle, and run their way around age appropriate courses, either as an individual or as part of a team of two. Come and cheer them on. More here

Next to Coronation Park is the Pepi Toot train which will be out about today and tomorrow from 10am – 2pm with 30 minute rides, leaving from Salisbury Ave outside the Spongedrop Cafe. All aboard! Toot! Toot!

The Tauranga Woodcrafters 2019 Show is on from 10am - 4pm at the Mount Sports Centre. Come and check out carving, woodturning, toymaking and a scrollsaw exhibition. Come have a go. Entry $5. Under 15 free. More information here

The Wander Dogs Mud Dog Run 2019 is on today from 11am – 2pm at the TECT All Terrain Park. There are options for all levels with 2.5km and 6km fun runs.

The Miles Art Award is now open for entries. Submissions are online. This is the sixth instalment of the biennial awards, with the exhibition to be held at the Tauranga Art Gallery from March 14 – June 7, 2020.

The Atrium Art & Artisan Fair is celebrating its second birthday today at The Black Sheep Bar & Grill, 21 Plummers Point Rd, Whakamarama. Come and experience great food, live music and local creativity. The fair runs from 11am – 3pm. More here

There are exhibitions on today at Tauranga Historic Village. Check out ‘Passion with Paint', a group exhibition from Sue Mac Dougall, Suzy Cels, Jenn Brotherton and Melody Downie at the Incubator Creative Hub.

Over 70 skateboard decks are on display at The Incubator Creative Hub. Embellished and painted from artists around New Zealand, the exhibition launched on Friday November 1 and runs until November 26.

Greg Brownless in 'Noises Off'

Come and see some of Tauranga's actors on stage at 2pm this afternoon in the play ‘Noises Off' at 16^th Avenue Theatre. The show runs until December 7. Hailed as one of the funniest plays of all time, the Olivier Award-winning ‘Noises Off' gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre behind the scenes. More here

For more of what's happening around the Bay:

Atrium Art Artisan Fair
11am-3pm locally handmade art & wares at the Black Sheep Restaurant, 21 Plummers Point Rd, Whakamarama

Bible Seminar
1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: The Jewish Passover - Its origin in Egypt. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

Croquet
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start, Sun, Tues, Fri. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Golf Croquet
At Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St; Tues, Thur, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Ph Nev 07 575 5121

Mah Jong Te Puke
Thursdays & Sundays 12:45-4pm. All players visitors & beginners welcome (free lessons). Te Puke Lyceum club rooms, 8 Palmer Pl. Ph 027 430 6383

North Island Croquet Championships
Croquet New Zealand 96th North Island Championships at Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Spectators welcome. Ph Sue 575 4569 or Jacqui 574 9232

Oropi Sunday Xmas Market
Last market of the year! A fabulous opportunity to grab a bargain. Plenty of top quality stalls along with great food options.1295 Oropi Rd

Papamoa Country Music Club
Our last 2019 event is on this Sunday. Come to Gordon Spratt Reserve & enjoy music & refreshments from 1pm. Ph 027 459 7505

Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Tauranga Lions Book Sale
At Tauranga Racecourse 1383 Cameron Rd, 9am-4pm. Eftpos available. Bring own bags. Specials on childrens' books!

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club
Have a go at underwater hockey at Baywave at 5pm. No experience needed. Just come with your togs & we'll provide the gear. https://www.sporty.co.nz/taurangauhc emailtuwh@gmail.com

Tauranga Woodcrafters 2019 Show
10-4pm Mount SportsCentre. Carving, woodturning, toymaking & scrollsaw exhibition. Come have a go. Equipment, woodwork & food sales. Entry $5. U15 free.

The Sociables
A group of males & females in 30s/40s/50s age group that meet up to dine out or go for bushwalks etc. Ph 022 012 0376

Travel Friendship Force
Interested in international travel with home hosting? Tauranga Western BOP Friendship Force is part of a worldwide organisation! Ph Barbara 574 5711 or Jonathan 572 2091