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

It's a fine sunny day across the Bay of Plenty, with westerlies developing in the afternoon.

It's a two-layer clothing day with an expected high of 22 degrees, and an overnight low of 13 degrees. High tide is at 10.55am and low tide is at 5.01pm. Sunset is at 7.21pm.

What's on today?

Dress up as your favourite character for Baygeddon - Tauranga's Armageddon Expo on today and Sunday. Photo: SunLive.

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo is on at Trustpower Baypark Arena for two days of in-person celebrity guests, epic gaming, cosplay, anime comics, collectibles and more. Don't miss out on our famous Cosplay Parade and Competition, the Chilli Eating Challenge with a $1000 grand prize, an Artist Alley, comics, geeky merch and a few surprises. The expo is open Saturday and Sunday MArch 25 and 26 from 9am - 5pm both days.

Roller Disco at Mount Sports Centre. Photo: Supplied.

Check out a public roller disco at the Mount Sports Centre today from 4pm - 6pm. All ages and abilities are welcome. Basic instruction and tips, Disco music, lights, fog machine and limbo competitions are all part of the fun of this roller disco. Skates are available for hire and protective padding is provided. You may bring your own skates Entry: $12 for all ages. Under 5s are free (must be accompanied by paying adult). Family pass for two adults and up to three children including skate hire: $70. Skate hire $5. No need to book. Cash or eftpos at the door.

Tauranga Racecourse at dawn on race day. Photo: Supplied.

Entry is free to Tauranga's premier race day - the Bayleys International Raceday at Tauranga Racecourse, featuring the Group 2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy and Tauranga Crossing Fashions in the Field. Gates open at 11.30am. Book a gazebo or picnic table on the St Leger Lawn or make a day of it with a full hospitality option.

The Superhero Celebration Walk at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui is on today. Photo:Supplied.

Looking for a fun and exciting way to support Waipuna Hospice? Look no further than the Waipuna Hospice Superhero Celebration Walk at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui. With plenty of entertainment and fun, plus a chance to win some incredible prizes, it's a fun-filled day out for all the family. Registration opens at 9am, with the main event kicking off at 9.50am. Superhero costumes are optional, but highly encouraged! It's a day of fun, excitement, and making a difference for a great cause.

The Superhero Celebration Walk at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui is on today. Photo:Supplie

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.

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

What else is on today?

Tauranga Scottish Society
Sequence Dance 7-10pm Wesley Church Hall 100 13th Ave $7 incl raffles & supper. All welcome. Ph Nola 576 5076

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

Basement Boutique Summer Sale
All summer clothing the marked price. Bargains for everyone. 502 Otumoetai Rd - underneath St Columba Church 10am-4pm. Parking at the door

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

Boules- Petanque
Tauranga COP Club, Social and competitive play. Boules available. Every Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday. New players welcome. Phone Ray 027 756 3565

Free Medical Ship Tours
Tour the medical ship, YWAM KOHA. Located at 6 Hikuwai Place, Tauranga. Saturday 10am-4pm. Sunday 1-4pm. Info at ywamshipsaotearoa.org.nz

Free Superhero Celebration Walk
Attend the Fun Walk! With a superhero theme, there will be outfits, music, Zumba, prizes and a free coffee/ice cream. Saturday March 25, 9am. Coronation Park

Frontiersmen Hall Open Day
Welcoming community groups seeking past Frontiersmen members/photos. The Open Day is between 10am - 2pm at 165 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga

Greerton Hall Market
Last Saturday of each month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Phone/txt for site. Tricia 027 908 2952, email tricia090647@gmail.com www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

Hawkes Bay Fundraiser Exhibition
The Peoples Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) is raising funds for survivors, selling donated art. Opening 17.3.23-5.30pm. 18.3.23-10.4.23 Mon-Sun 10am-3pm. Ph 07 571 3232 info@theincubator.co.nz

Memorial Park Markets!
A fun family day out enjoying live music, food trucks, market stalls & entertainment. Free entry. Dog & kid friendly

Omokoroa Market
Settlers Hall 9-12pm Local monthly market full of arts+crafts,in-house cafe, plants, BBQ, handmade items, loads of smiles and friendly hellos. Come and check us out!

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

St Stephen's Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10-12noon. Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles. 100-2000 piece puzzles. Please wear masks. Cnr Brookfield and Highmore Trc.

Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Stillness. New beginning classes Mon-Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati. www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule. Ph Margie 02 150 0320

Thrown Pottery Exhibition
The Pot House Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) welcomes Sophie Evens and her students wheel thrown pottery. 17/3/23-5.30pm. 18/3/23-10/4/23. Mon-Sun 10am-3pm. Ph 07 571 3232 info@theincubator.co.nz

Waipuna Hospice Superhero Challenge
Honour your hero and make a difference in the community by signing up for the Waipuna Hospice Superhero Challenge. Register at https://2023-superhero-challenge.raisely.com/