The sun is out, and it's a perfect match and family fun day as Bay of Plenty takes on Tasman in week eight of the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC at Tauranga Domain on Sunday afternoon.

Kids go free for the Steamers versus Tasman battle and match day on the local turf.

Gates open at 11am with three featured events for the day.

The Nga Kura A Iwi U18 Boys play against the Pacific Island Rugby U18 Boys with kick-off at 11.35am.

the Bay of Plenty Steamers v Tasman game kicks off at 2.05pm, and the Three Dukes Homes Half Time Tackle 5s is happening at 2.50pm.

Food will be available for purchase inside Gate 2. The Steamies trailer will be serving up delicious Maketu Pies and espresso coffee, Banger Boys, Hashtag, ice cream and more. .

Take up to three kids up to 15 years old for free for every paying adult. Free tickets must be registered for online and will be required to scan at gates.

A great idea is to save $5 on your adult ticket by pre-purchasing online ahead of the day.

Online purchase prices are students $15, adults $25 + transaction fee - and kids (0-15) go free. Gate sales - Add $5 per ticket

There's also an opportunity to elevate your rugby experience with a VIP Hospitality package. Individual tickets or tables of 5 or 10 available. Ticket includes access to VIP marquee and food and beverage.

For more information click here

The Original Art Expo and Supreme Art Awards at Tauranga Boys' College gymnasium. Photo: Supplied.

The biggest art exhibition in the Bay of Plenty is back better than ever!  With over 600 paintings for sale, including affordable tiny art, larger paintings and everything in between, in different styles and mediums, there will be something for everyone.
Painting and drawing demonstrations are being held today, cards will be for sale and the Tauranga Floral Art group will be guest exhibitors. Also come along and see who has won the Supreme Art Award, the top honour for Tauranga Society of Artists members. Have your say on your favourite painting and vote in the People's Choice Award.  This is a gold coin donation event held at Tauranga Boys' College gymnasium, and runs from 9am - 4pm today Sunday, October 1.

STEM Festival 2022. Photo: Supplied.

The STEM Festival is on today from 10am - 4pm on Durham Street. The main entrance into the event is from Elizabeth Street. The festival designed to engage and inspire a new generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

What else is on today?

Electronic and Appliance Recycling
Give your old gear a new life. Fees apply. Otumoetai College Car Park Windsor Rd 8.00am. Details Brian 021 1228735

Falun Dafa Exercises
From the dawn of time comes this qigong, perfect for today's social landscape. See details here: https://en.falundafa.org/falun-dafa-global-contacts.html?v=bks04#Oceania or call/text Judy on 021 0425 398. All welcome.

Home Distillers Group
Meetings 1.30pm first Sunday each month at member’s homes. Learn spirit distillation techniques and procedures from other distillers. Ph Dennis 027 7334041

MAH JONG
Experienced players 12.45 -4.00 pm Te Puke Lyceum Club 8 Palmer Place 0274306383 for more details, learner enquires welcome on seperate day and venue

Original Art Expo
The biggest art exhibition in the Bay of Plenty is back! Supreme Art Awards People's Choice Tiny Art Cards and Prints See Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/taurangaartsoc

Sahaja Yoga (Meditation)
Sundays 5.30 to 6.30pm. Sport BOP Offices (opposite squash courts), 406 Devonport Road, Tauranga. Drop-ins welcome. Always free. For info call 022 303 5704.

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society
Meets 1.30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga. Play or listen to Organ, Clavinova, Piano. Contact Maureen 544-5013.

Toi Kiri 2023
Over 200 artists gathered for one unique public cultural festival. TÄTatau, TÄMoko and Skin Marking Artists, Cultural Arts, Musicians, Performers and more. Info andticketing www.toikiri.nz