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

Weather today for the Bay of Plenty is expected to have cloudy periods with the odd shower, clearing this afternoon, also some southeasterlies.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 21 degrees, and an overnight low of 12 degrees. High tide is at 12.46pm and low tide is at 6.52pm. Sunset is at 7.38pm.

What's on today?

Check out 'Living in Harmony', a feast of traditional Chinese dance performance and authentic Chinese cuisine during the evening. Living in Harmony is happening from 6pm-8.30pm on Saturday, October 21, at Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga.

Vegan Vibes is on at Soper Reserve, Mount Maunganui, from 10am- 3pm. Vegan Vibes is a celebration of all things Vegan. It’s aimed at giving people the tools to live sustainably and having that ethos at the forefront of their minds with their everyday living. Connecting individuals with community groups, businesses and even local government, Vegan Vibes’ purpose is to educate and entertain through food, products, talks, performance and exhibitions, whether you’re an omnivore, vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian!

Waipuna Hospice Candlelight Concert is happening at 6.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga. Enjoy a live, multi-sensory string quartet performance featuring the best of Hans Zimmer by flickering candlelight while supporting the work of Waipuna Hospice.The combination of live music and the soft, warm glow of candlelight creates a truly magical experience. 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.

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

.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?

Association Croquet

Sat, Mon,Wed at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph. Malcolm 027 681 5204

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 BOP Club Tawa St. Social + competitive play. Boules available. New players welcome. Phone Ray - 027 756 3565 - for times, further details.

Grow On Katikati Shed
Collect vegetable seedlings for your garden (small donation if not a member). Open 9.30-10.30am beside Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road.

Living In Harmony
This free event offers an opportunity to learn about the Chinese culture taste authentic cuisine. Bring A Plate!

St Stephens Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles. Please wear a mask. Cnr of Brookfield and Highmore Terrace.

Taijiquan and Qigong
Sat & Wed 9:00 a.m. free Taiji / Qigong group. Kulim Park on beach by big rock. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
Indoor Bowls 14 Norris Street. (behind Pak'n'Save) Come and give it ago. Start 1.45 pm. 1st time free Ph Carol 002 639 2411