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

MetService is forecasting a fine day ahead with southerlies.

It's a two-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 19 degrees, and an overnight low of 10 degrees. High tide is at 12.28pm and low tide is at 6.34pm. Sunset is at 5.47pm.

What's on today?

Waterworld waterpark is back in Tauranga for Anzac weekend with a huge new park on the Tauranga waterfront. Book at www.wipeout.co.nz

Playing the character ‘Nurse', Sharin Shaik will put up with director and actor Stella Cooke's romantic woes in her role as Juliet. Photo: John Borren.

Head to Coronation Park for Shakespeare's birthday. Completely free, the show will be held at Coronation Park, Mount Manganui, with live music from 1pm and the show starting at 2pm. The show will feature selected Shakespeare scenes to honour 'The Bard of Avon' on his 458th birthday. Selected scenes from his best known plays: Romeo and Juliet (1594), Midsummer Night's Dream (1595), Merchant of Venice (1596), Twelfth Night (1599), Hamlet (1600), Othello (1604), and Macbeth (1605).

Kendall Elise. Photo: Supplied.

Finalist for the APRA Best Country Music Song 2021 award, Kendall Elise is performing at the Jam Factory, Tauranga Historic Village, at 6.30pm. Roaming the range from soul stirring country-gothic ballads to full blown barnstormers, the Papakura songwriter launched her second studio record to significant acclaim in late August.

Holi Colour Splash Festival. Photo: Supplied.

The Holi festival at Jordan Field, Memorial Park from 12pm - 3pm will bring more reasons to celebrate, dance and smile in your life. Celebrate this festival of colours with the spirit of togetherness, family bonding and love.

Little Big Market, Coronation Park. Photo: Supplied.
Head along to the Little Big Market from 9am - 2pm at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui.With a huge range of gourmet street food and food truck vendors, as well as a curated selection of stallholders for you to peruse, you won't be short of things to do. There'll be live music and lots of activities to entertain the little ones.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

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

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Tauranga Art Gallery in Willow St. Photo: Supplied.

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

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

The Incubator. Photo: Supplied.

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?

A Course In Miracles
This is A Course In Miracles, a required course. Study this life transforming course for free in your home. Full support given. Txt/Ph 0210 274 2502

Art Expo
Venue: Tauranga Boys College, Tauranga. Porcelain Artists will be exhibiting at this fabulous event. 22nd-24th April 9am-5pm 25th April 12pm-5pm

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

Association Croquet
Sat, Mon & Wed at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9293

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

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. All welcome Otumoetai Primary 10am or Facebook Live 11am. Joel 021 768 043 info@bethel.org.nz

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. Everyone Welcome. Otumoetai Primary 10am, or Facebook Live 11am. Joel 02 176 8043 info@bethel.org.nz

Free Community Dinner Saturday
Under the Stars provides dinner every Saturday for our homeless and hungry guests. 45 Cliff Rd, near the rose garden. Takeaway only for now, 5-6pm

Gig Photography Group Exhibition
The Peoples Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) welcomes 9 talented NZ photographers. Varied photos ranging from the Jam Factory to the Jazz Festival and Woodcock. 19th March-1st May, 10am-3pm weekdays, 10am-2pm weekends. info@theincubator.co.nz

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

Illustration Workshop
Tutor: Claire Delaney 23rd-24th April 10am - 4pm at The Artery, Historic Village. $200, all materials supplied. Book here: https://www.theincubator.co.nz/the-artery

Indoor Bowls
12.30pm Sat, Tues & Weds. Tauranga Senior Citizen's Club Hall 14 Norris Street. $3 refreshments. Must be fully vaccinated. Come join us. Carol 022 639 2411

Kendall Elise Concert
Kendall Elise's new album 'Let The Night In' filled with alternative folk, country, rock and r&b styled tracks. Expect to want to dance.

Museum Guided Tours
Western Bay Museum, 32 Main Rd, Katikati. 12noon. Guided Tour of new Service + Sacrifice exhibition. Free for Western Bay residents/ratepayers

NZ Mural Contest Virtual
View nine artists competing in the contest at www.katikatiOpenAirArt.co.nz or on the big screen at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 10am-2pm. Free.

Original Art Expo
The Tauranga Society of Artists' Original Art Expo is back! April 21-25, Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium. Live art, tiny art, and many more!

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.

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1.30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Outside In-Inside Out Exhibition
The Incubator Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) welcomes John Baxter. A solo exhibition about the inter-connectivity of life forces from the cellular to the celestial. 9th April-2nd May, 9am-4:30pm weekdays, 10am-2pm weekends. info@theincubator.co.nz

Pukemapu Potters & Friends
The Pot House Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) welcomes Pukemapu Potters, Maureen Ball, and Sophie Evans. A ceramics exhibition of different styles and techniques. 19th March-1st May, 10am-3pm weekdays, 10am-2pm weekends. info@theincubator.co.nz

St Stephen's Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Hire a variety of 500 puzzles, of 100 to 2000 pieces. Please wear masks and bring Vaccine Pass. Located behind church at Highmore Terrace, Brookfield.

Taijiquan and Qigong
9am Saturday & Weds free Taiji and Qigong group. Kulim park on beach by big rock. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

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

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