Good morning and welcome to Saturday and a long weekend. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira.

The day begins with some low morning cloud lifting and fine spells increasing, along with light winds.

A one-clothing-layer day, there is an expected high of 20 degrees around 2pm, and an overnight low of 14 degrees. High tide is at 2.19pm and low tide is at 8.25pm. Sunset is at 7.42pm.

What's on today?

Katikati Lions are holding their popular monthly garage sale from 8am – 11am at the containers behind Caltex in Katikati. Come along, find lounge suits, beds and household goods while supporting local organisations.

Vegan Vibes is back for 2020. Now into its fifth year, the Bay of Plenty's first dedicated vegan festival will be showcasing a curated selection of vegan food, food products, body and leisure products, fashion and footwear from around NZ. There will also be guest speakers, workshops, giveaways, music and entertainment. The event runs from 10am – 3pm at Soper Reserve at Mount Maunganui. For more information click here

There's plenty of rugby on today at Tauranga Domain with Bay of Plenty playing Canterbury being the main highlight. The curtain raiser game will be between the FMG Boys Rural XV and Thames Valley Rural XV teams kicking off at 11.45am on field 1. Bay of Plenty Toa will be also playing at the Domain over on field 2 at 12.00pm in what will be their final game of the season against Counties Manukau U20. Bay of Plenty play Canterbury with kick off at 2.05pm.

The ImpacTauranga Rangatahi exhibition can be viewed at The Incubator Creative Hub in Tauranga's Historic Village, 17^th Ave. Click here for more information.

Also at the Incubator Creative Hub is the exhibition ‘Diverse Marks' by local creative stitch artists, Liz Wilson, Pauline Shilton, Jo Ann Ingram and Linda Inglis and ceramic artist Anya Fischer. Gallery is open from 10am – 3pm.

Come and enjoy the workshops at Re:Maker, with the community of makers, located at Our Place in Willow St.

Come and help look after one of our historical houses and gardens today at a working bee at Brain Watkins House and Museum at 223 Cameron Rd, from 10am – 1pm. Help is needed with trimming, weeding and planting in the garden, cleaning in the house, and sorting in the garage. More information here

A perfect activity as well as of high interest to all - the STEM ‘Discovery' HQ is open today from 10am – 3pm at the Goddards Centre, 27 Devonport Rd, Tauranga and is dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM HQ brings educational entertainment with a play and learn environment that makes way for sparking curiosity and exploration. Featuring six separate exhibit zones and a ‘feature zone' that changes weekly, there are activities you'll want to keep coming back for. Exhibit spaces include a Space Zone, Sponsors Exhibitor Zone, Light Zone, Engineering Nook, Earth Science Zone, and Mini Maker's Station. STEM HQ will also have an ‘indoor lawn' that hosts rotating activities and featured workshops. STEM ‘Discovery' HQ runs until December 31. Click here for more information

Wharf St archeology finds on display at Tauranga Library

Visit Tauranga City Library from 9.30am – 4pm to see archaeological finds from 107 Wharf St that illustrate fascinating phases of the Tauranga's history from Maori to British Imperial troops to colonial settlement. Click here for more information

Diana Bomford, Tony Fraser and Hugh Bomford at the Lion and Tusk Museum at Mount Maunganui

Have you been to the Lion and Tusk Museum yet? It's open today from 10am - 3pm at Unit 4, 14 Portside Dr, Mount Maunganui. Come and see a massive display of Rhodesian military history records and exhibits of uniforms, medals and equipment. Opening hours are 10am – 3pm Thursday to Sunday. For more information click here

The Incubator

At The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga Historic Village, there are many exhibitions, workshops and events happening daily. For more information click here. Exhibition hours are 10am – 2.30pm.

What else is on today?

Archery At Graham Park
All ages & experience levels welcome. Book an introductory class at www.taurangaarchers.com

Art In The Park
Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists

Association Croquet
At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Mon, Wed, Sat. 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Bay Kustom Cruisers
Custom Van Show 11am-3pm & 40th Anniversary reunion 1pm-4pm at Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Ph Trev 07 304 8327

Bay Singles Social Club
Join a bunch of over 50 years young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Maureen 021 112 3307, Jonathan 572 2091

Classic Motorcycle Coffee Meet
Talk classic motorbikes, rides & support. Bring your bike out for the trip. 10-11am at Four14 Espresso, 414 Pyes Pa Rd. Don 027 241 3595

Dragon Boating For Women
Bay Dragons Give-it-a-Go at Sulphur Pt. Fun & fitness. Ages 16+ every Mon/Wed 5:30pm & Sat 7:30am. Txt Wendy 0210 223 7101

Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Club days, Thursday 4:30-6pm for intermediate/college ages. Saturday 9am for 5-8 years, 10am for 9-12 years. Ph Graeme 0274 520 600

Greerton Hall Market
Last Saturday of month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www.facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

Katikati Lions Garage Sale
8-11am at the Containers behind Caltex, Main Rd. Lounge suites, beds, electrial & household goods & much more. Ph Trevor 027 488 1238

LOL Laughter Wellness
Yay, we're back! Come & laugh away the Covid blues with us. Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair. 11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com. No experience required.

Omokoroa Bowling Club
Sat & Tues 12:30-4pm, 30 Hamurana Rd, $5. Beginners & visitors welcome. Ph 021 255 6415

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 0275771818 a/hrs

Papamoa Tennis Club
We play Sat 2-4 pm, Tue 9-11am, Wed 4-6pm, Fri 9-11am. Play tennis with us. All welcome.

Petanque
At Club Mt Maunganui, Tues, Thurs, & Sat. Boules & help. Txt Bruce 022 309 9143

RDA 4-Hour Relay
Tauranga RDA 3rd annual 4-Hour Relay event Sat 7th Nov, 10am2pm, Papamoa Pony Club grounds, 491 Papamoa Beach Rd.

Sports Family Fun Day
Bay Of Plenty Sports & Cultural Club annual event at Aquinas Collage, Pyes Pa. Free food & fun activity for all ages including bouncy castle etc.

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group
Come & enjoy tea dance, Sat 31st October, Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. 5-9pm. $5pp. BYO food, plates, cutlery, non alcoholic drinks. Dawn 579 3040

Tauranga Farmers Market
7:45am-12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods.

Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Exhibition & plant sales, Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St. Sat 28 Nov 12-3pm & Sun 29 Nov 8:30am-1pm. Admission $3

Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence
Dance, Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, 7-10pm, $7 includes supper & raffle, warm welcome. Ph 07 218 1318

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club
Friendly club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, facebook.com/taurangasynchroNZ, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz

The Sociables
A group of males & females 30s/40's/50's age group that meet up to dine out, participate in local events, bushwalks etc. Ph 022 012 0376