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

There is a heavy rain warning in place for the Bay of Plenty east of Whakatane and the ranges of Gisborne.

MetService are forecasting showers turning to rain by midday, then heavy rain during the afternoon, but clearing in the evening. Expect strong northerlies, with gales gusting 90 km per hour in exposed places, turning northwest and easing in the evening.

It's a two-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 18 degrees, and an overnight low of 13 degrees. High tide is at 12.35pm and low tide at 6.36pm. Sunset is at 5.17pm.

What's on today?

Come and watch taekwondo at the Budo South Invitational Tournament is being held at Tauranga Boys' College today and tomorrow from 8m – 4pm.

The Mission House at the Elms | Te Papa Tauranga. 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

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.

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. Photo: Daniel Hines.

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

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 Two are playing at The Barrel Room today from 7pm, and Ayla Wesley and George After James are performing at The Jam Factory, also from 7pm.

Camila Lenhart will be performing at Mount Social Club from 6pm and Led Zeppelin by Lead Ziplone are performing at Totara Street from 8pm.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

What else is on today?

'Life in Colour' Exhibition
The Incubator Gallery (The Historic Village Tauranga) welcomes Katja Pott. A collection of works about life in Aotearoa, Central Australia and Northern Germany. 10th-24th July, 10am-3pm(Monday-Friday), 10am-2pm(Saturday). Ph 07 571 3232.

'Outsiders At Home' Exhibition
The People's Gallery (The Historic Village Tauranga) welcomes Rolph Hediger and Fiorella Silva Prez. Collection of paintings about immigration, new opportunities, and personal growth. 10th-24th July, 10am-3pm(Monday-Friday), 10am-2pm(Saturday). Ph 07 571 3232.

16th Ave Theatre
Neighbourhood Watch, a brilliant comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. What starts out as a well intentioned neighbourhood watch scheme soon develops into something quite different.

A Course in Miracles
A powerful transformational teaching to find inner peace. Stuck in past grievances and resentments? Get over it! Free Internet forgiveness workshop. https://jenniferhadley.com/how-get-over-it Txt 210 274 2502.

Association Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Jacqui 574 9232

Ayla Wesley LIVE@TheJamFactory
Indie folk/rock artist sharing her stories and views through song. Strong dynamic vocals accompanied by full band. Support: George After James. 7pm, Jam Factory (Historic Village,Tauranga). Tickets $10: www.theincubator.co.nz/the-jam-factory-music. Ph 07 571 3232

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

Beethoven & Brass
BOP Symphonia presents Beethoven & Brass. Sat 19 June, Holy Trinity Church, 4.00pm. Tickets $10. Door Sales available.

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. It's time. All are welcome @ Otumoetai Primary 10am. Joel 02 176 8043 info@bethel.org.nz

Bethlehem Pottery Kids Classes
Kids love playing with mud? Sign them up to Kids Pottery Classes, various projectsMax 8 Kids, FIFS, for more info Contact Juliet 021 271 1433 BPC.kidsclasses@gmail.com

Car Boot Sale
Tauranga Racecourse 1383 Cameron Road, Entry from Gate 4. Contact: 577 1116 or 027 414 6040.Single site $5 double $10. Setup time: 7am onwards

Creative Writing
Learn how to retell and write a favourite traditional tale. The Centre, Katikati Library 1:30-3pm No charge. Contact angiebelcher@gmail.com for details

Dragon Boating
Every Saturday 8.30am at Sulphur Pt. Come & enjoy some fun & fitness on the water. Ages 12+ Contact: Brooke 0220782308

Exhibition by Janet Collenette
Janet Collenette is exhibiting her fine art paintings, featuring the monarch butterfly life cycle, in the Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Road, for July.

Greerton Hall Market
2nd & last Sat of month, 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments at kitchen. Ph/txt for site Tricia 027 908 2952, www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

Justice of the Peace
10am-12pm The Crossing Shopping Mall

Katikati Tramping Club
An easy coastal walk at Tairua from Sailors Grave to Lynch Stream. Ph Peter 027 634 4741 for further information.

LOL Laughter Wellness
Learn to release your happy hormones & give yourself a boost. Make laughter a choice, not consequence. Arataki Community Ctr, 11-11:45am. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com. Koha

Neighbourhood Watch
Gnomes, neighbours and mayhem. A great comedy for a good nights entertainment at 16th Ave Theatre. Book @ iTicket

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start 1:30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs.

Papamos Friendly Group (55-65s)
Want to join a small group for social get togethers? This is not a singles only nor a dating group. Anyone interested please text 0274034130

St Stephens Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12pm500 puzzles availableHire: 1000p for $1, 500p for 50c Large pieces available. Choose from childrens, Landscape, animals, Collections. See you at Highmore Terrace, Brookfield

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 Margie Ph 02 150 0320

Tauranga Farmers Market
7.45am-noon at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Road & 5th Avenue. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the Producers. Support Local.

Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Last Sat each month at Art & Craft Centre, Elizabeth St West, 1pm. Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643

Te Puke Scottish Society
Dance 7-10:30pm, Memorial Hall, Jellicoe Street, Te Puke. Live music, supper, air conditioned hall, good company, raffles. Contact Valerie 573 7093

The Sociables
A group of males and females in the 30's/40's and 50's age group. That meet for dining out, bushwalks etc. Ph 022 012 0376