Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou.

The day begins with a cloudy morning then fine spells and light northerlies.

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 3.17pm and low tide is at 9.24pm. Sunset is at 7.43pm.

What's on today?

Stallholders at the Oropi Sunday Market

Just a 13 minute drive from Greerton Village, the Oropi Sunday Market, located in the Oropi Memorial hall is the place to be this morning to catch some of the more unique artisans and craftspeople from around Tauranga. There's ample parking, as well as plenty of food and coffee available. After browsing the stalls, explore Otanewainuku Forest which is just down the road and have a relaxing soak at the Oropi Hot Pools on the way home.

Papamoa Lions Market

The Papamoa Lions Club Market is on today from 8am to noon at the Gordon Spratt Reserve. Come and get your fresh produce and unbeatable bargains from clothes to hardware. More information here

The Pahoia Market is open today from 10am – 2pm at Pahoia School, Esdaile Rd, Whakamarama with art and artisan products, fresh produce, plants, flowers, secondhand goods, food and car boot items. Click here for more

Comedian Simon McKinley at the Tauranga Pop-Up Comedy Club in Devonport Rd.

Want to have a good laugh? Come along tonight to the Tauranga Pop-Up Comedy Club in the old Glassons store in Devonport Rd next to the Goddards Shopping Centre. Jeremy Elwood presents his solo show at 7pm, followed by the Sunday Late Laughs lineup show from 8.30pm with Jeremy Elwood, Tim Batt, Eli Matthewson and Janaye Henry.

Join in with some family fun at the public roller disco session for all ages at Skatescool Tauranga at 2 Roxanne Place, Poike. Every Sunday from 1pm – 3pm. Café with food and drink is available, and specatators and under-fives are free.

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.

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

Brain Watkins House

The Brain Watkins house is open today. This historic house museum is located on 233 Cameron Rd and open from 2-4pm. $5 adult, children free.

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
Interested in Archery as a sport? Check out our website & Facebook for courses, range times & how to join our club.

Bible Seminar
1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Jesus Sermon on the Plain, lessons for us. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

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

Enjoy Travel
Safe travel & home-hosting NZ & worldwide. Melbourne, Noumea 2021. Meetings twice-monthly. friendshipforce.org.nz or Barbara 027 315 1136, Jonathan 572 2091

Golf Croquet
At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. beside Blake Park. Tue, Thur, Sun. 9:15am for 9:30 start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Nev 07 575 5121

Maketu Market
3rd & 5th Sundays at Maketu Village Green. Set up from 7am. $10 per stall. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Maureen 021 267 1685

Ninja Knits Knitting Group
Social knitting group, beginners welcome, sometimes we yarnbomb. 1st Sunday of month, 9:30am-12pm, The Incubator, Historic Village. info@www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Oropi Sunday Market
Just a 13 minute drive from Greerton, housed in the vibrant Oropi Memorial Hall, come & browse the amazing stalls, ample parking. Something for everyone!

Pahoia Markets
Pahoia School Hall, Esdaile Rd, 10am-2pm. Art & artisan products, fresh produce, secondhand goods, car boot, food, plants, flowers, crafts & more

Papamoa Country Music Club
Music & good company at Gordon Spratt Reserve, 1pm. Ph Mike 027 459 7505

Pukehina Surf Street Party
Street party with live music, band, food trucks. Licensed event. Fundraiser for the Pukehina Surf Rescue Clubrooms Development Project. 3-9:30pm. Far end of Pukehina Pde.

Quakers
Invite you to meet, to explore your spiritual journey. Silent worship, refreshments & conversation. 10am NW cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St. All welcome. Ph 543 3101 www.quakers.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing Electron radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

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.