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

The MetService is forecasting showers to be clearing this morning, and the day becoming fine. There will be southwesterlies, gusty at times.

It's a one-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 20 degrees, and an overnight low of 9 degrees. High tide is at 10.43am and low tide at 4.48pm. Sunset is at 5.47pm.

What's on today?

It's inflatable madness at Otumoetai Pool today. Have you got what it takes to cross the giant inflatable in one run? Test your ninja warrior skills every day of the school holidays. Entry is $6.

Gallery Te Puna is showing ‘The Bathers' an exhibition by Graham Crow. Gallery is open from 3pm – 5pm today at 15E Minden Rd, Te Puna.

Youth Nation Tauranga are running a free family fun day out community event from 2pm - 5pm at the Arataki fields. This will cater to all ages with free Harley rides for the kids, family entertainment, a talent competition, attractions, challenges, games, give away prizes, as well as 1000 free burgers

Come and support the under 18 rugby teams at the Judea Rugby Club at Maharaia Winiata Park, Sutherland Rd today from 1pm. Judea is playing Greerton, with kick off at 1pm. Entry is $2 adult, children free. Fore more information click here

For fun for all the family on skates, and come along to the public roller disco at Skatescool Tauranga today at 2 Roxanne Place, Poike. Entry is $11, and under 5s are free, with café, food and drinks available onsite.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga in Mission St is open from 10am - 4pm. Come and view the Mission House and gardens. For more information click here

Kobe Jennings, 5, winner of the ‘Innovative Use of Art Materials' award with his ‘Insect and Bird House'. Photo: John Borren.

Take a walk through Tauranga Art Gallery and view the many exhibitions on display there this week, including the entries in the Acorn Foundation Youth Art Awards. The gallery, in Willow St, is open from 10am - 4pm.

Love public art? CITY ART WALK TAURANGA app is a free to download walking tour of 20 public artworks in Tauranga's city centre. For more information click here

Head along to the Pop Up Plant Market at The Remaker Space, from 9am – 3pm today at 91 Willow St, Tauranga.

Enjoy workshops at ReMaker, with the community of makers, located at Our Place in Willow St. 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.

Take it to the Limit is the premium NZ Tribute Show to the hugely popular and timeless music of the Eagles. Come and hear them at 8pm tonight at Totara Street. For more information click here

What else is on today?

Art Cold Wax Workshops
New art medium in NZ. Very popular overseas. Workshops at The Artery, Historic Village. Email kiwisuemac@gmail.com

Association Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Bay Singles Social Group
Join a bunch of over 50s young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313

Beth-El Messianic Family
Jews & Gentiles celebrating Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). He is returning. Be ready. You are welcome. Shabbat Shalom Otumoetai Primary @ 10am. Ph Joel 021 768 043

Car Boot Sale
Tauranga Racecourse 1383 Cameron Rd. Entry through Gate 4. Setup 7am onwards. Single site $5, double $10. For Ph Shirley 0274 146 040

Healing Optimal EFT
Learn how to heal your mind & body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e-booklet describes this proven process. https://www.emofree.com/unseen-therapist Text 0210 274 2502

Invitation To Meditate
Follow your own meditation practice with friends in 1 hour of silence. 10am-12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Refreshments. All welcome. Txt 0210 274 2502

Jigsaw Library St Stephens
St Stephen's church, Highmore Tce 10am-12pm. Choose from 500 puzzles. Hire for 50c or $1, for 2 weeks

LOL Laughter Wellness
Laughter sessions on hold during school holidays. We look forward to laughing with you again every Saturday from 08/05/2021

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start 1.30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 0275771818 a/hrs.

Play Petanque
Join us for serious fun, Sat 1-4pm, Tues 1-4pm & Thurs 11am. Equipment supplied, 45 Kawaka St, Mt. Ph 022 070 8200

Senior Net Registration Day
For Term 2. 10am-2pm. Learn more about Smart phones, tablets, TV, computers, etc. Learning Centre, Tauranga Historic Village, 17th Ave, opposite St Johns

Struggling with Debt?
Free help to anyone in need, through our debt counseling team. A sustainable solution and real hope for the future. Ph Free 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org

Synchronised Swimming
Friendly synchronised swimming club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz, Facebook: @taurangasynchroNZ

Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Balance. New beginning classes. Mon-Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati. www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule & times or ph 07 578 9116

Tauranga Farmers Market
7:45-12pm at Tauranga Primary School, 31 5th Ave. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers. Support local.

Te Puke Community Market
Last market for the season! Food, crafts, plants, handmade items. Jubilee Park, Commerce Lane, Te Puke 9am-12

Te Puke Scottish Society
Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St, 7-10:30pm. Great music, light supper, raffles. Enjoy old fashioned dancing, $7. Valerie 573 7093

Te Puke Toy Library
Come check us out & hire some great toys to keep your kids busy! Wed 10am-1pm, Thurs 2:30pm-4:30pm, Fri 10am-1pm. Also Friday Playgroup 10am-12 & Sat 10am-1.