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

The MetService is forecasting fine spells and a few showers, mainly in the afternoon. Northerlies will be dying out in the evening.

It's a three-layer clothing day with an expected high of 16 degrees, and an overnight low of 9 degrees. High tide is at 10.07am and low tide at 4.13pm. Sunset is at 5.06pm.

This day in history

In 1901 a ten-man Royal Commission reported unanimously that New Zealand should not become a state of the new Commonwealth of Australia. In 1959 the Auckland harbour bridge opened after four years of construction. In 1996, a totally New Zealand Royal Honours System was established with the institution of the New Zealand Order of Merit, which replaced the various British State Orders of Chivalry.

What's on today?

The Bay of Plenty Wedding Show is happening today from 10am – 3pm at Trustpower Arena. Come check out wedding vendors, wedding and bridesmaid gowns and menswear coming down the runway at 2pm. Tickets $15. For more information click here

The Sunday Farmers Market is on at Mainstreet Mount Maunganui from 9am – 1pm. Come along for fresh fruit and veges, herbs, flowers, croissants, pasties, and artisan products.

The NZ Chamber Soloists will be performing at Baycourt X Space, with Lara Hall on violin, James Tennant on cello, Katherine Austin on piano and Dimitri Atanassov on violin. Click here for more information

Come and join in with a public roller disco session for all ages and abilities, featuring a limbo competition and cha cha slide dance, from 1pm – 3pm every Sunday at Skatescool Tauranga, 2 Roxanne Place, Poike. Entry only $11, $4 skate hire. No need to book, and no previous skate experience needed. There are friendly coaches on hand who are happy to help. Cafe, hot foot and drink available onsite. Spectators and under 5s are free.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga Mission House. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

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

For those interested in climate change and understanding how to create healthy marine ecosystems, check out ‘The Unseen' which is on display at Tauranga Art Gallery until September 14.

Lisa Chandler's exhibition ‘The Dividing Line' is on at Tauranga Art Gallery until June 6. Lisa's tactile paintings reference both street art and protest paraphernalia gleaned from various protests and rallies.

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

Lynette Fisher has a collection of new works on show at The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga Historic Village until June 5.

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

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.

Joseph & Maia. Photo: Supplied.

Satellite Sessions is back at the Jam Factory today at 4pm with Joseph & Maia, Tukana Kaya, Stellarize, and Regan Perry performing.

Bethlehem Baptist are hosting their ‘Seasons Worship Night' at 6.3ppm at 90 Bethlehem Rd, Bethlehem. All welcome.

What else is on today?

Tennis Gate Pa
Wednesday Club Night 6-7:30pm. Newbies welcome - $10 to play plus get dinner. Relaxed, fun & good night out.

Brain Watkins House Museum
233 Cameron Rd, open 2-4pm. Adults $5, children free. Groups or classes by arrangement. Ph 578 1835

Bretts Goalkeeping Clinic
Free GK coaching 9-11am. Suits beginners to youth, 3 coaches available, At Waipuna Park. Please bring your own gloves.

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

Enjoy Travel?
Friendship Force meets third Sunday monthly. Home hosting in NZ & overseas. Noumea, Melbourne in 2022. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Diane 027 249 9859

Free Skating Lesson
Join our class at 10 AM Memorial Park skate area just bring rollerblades, helmet and water. More info text Romina 27 337 5010

Golf Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121

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

Mah Jong Te Puke
All players welcome 12:45-4pm. New player lessons on Thursdays. Lyceum Rooms, 8 Palmer Pl, Te Puke. Ph Gig 027 430 6383

Maketu Market
3rd & 5th Sunday of month. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685

Papamoa Farmers Market
Connecting our community with local produce. Rain, hail or shine, it will be on! At Redefined, 58 Ashley Pl, Papamoa

Porcelain & China Painting
Check out this enjoyable & easily learned art form. Materials required are available to get you started. Ph 027 553 3042

Quakers In Tauranga
All welcome to join mostly silent meeting exploring the spiritual experience of each person. 10am, 233 Cameron Rd. Ph 07 543 3101

Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays & Thursdays 1-3:30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing 'Electron” radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Soul Food For You
Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy. Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music. Held last Sunday of month. All welcome. Ph 543 0434

Taizé @ St. Georges
Join us for a contemplative service based on the style and music of the Taiz Community -7pm, 1 Church Street, Gate Pa. https://www.stgeorgesgatepa.com/

Te Puke Country Music Club
3-6pm. Invited Singers. Te Puke Citizens & RSA Club. Everyone welcome. Gayle 07 573 8255

The Sociables
A group of females and males in either their 30's/40's/ 50's that meet for bushwalks, dining out or participating in local events email: sociables@outlook.co.nz

Wanganui Girls' College OGA
Tauranga Branch Mid-year Luncheon at Daniels in the Park, 11th Avenue at 11.00 am. New members welcome. Contact Pauline 5482110 or email clansgbp@gmail.com