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 partly cloudy day with a chance of an afternoon shower, and light winds.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 16 degrees, and an overnight low of 6 degrees. High tide is at 11.02am and low tide is at 4.59pm. Sunset is at 5.37pm.

What's on today?

An artwork from a Ōtūmoetai College student. Photo: Supplied.

Ōtūmoetai College junior art classes are holding an exhibition at The People's Gallery - Toi ka rere from August 3 -24 from 10am - 3pm each day.

The showcased pieces encompass a variety of mediums, including current drawings, paintings, and sculptures crafted by Year 9 and Year 10 students from Otūmoetai College. On weekends, each student will take turns being ambassadors in the gallery, taking responsibility for their artwork and engaging with the general public.

Tauranga Boys' College player Judah Draiva passes to Aaron Riley at the previous match against Hamilton Boys' High School. Photo: Peter White.

Come and support the Tauranga Boys' College team at 12pm today at the college field as they take on the Hamilton Boys' High School in the Super 8 Final.

Self-Righteous Brothers. Photo: Supplied.

Head along to Jack Dusty's Ale House in Bureta, Tauranga at 2pm for live music from The Self-Righteous Brothers Derek and Nigel who are back with an eclectic selection of blues, country, folk, jazz and anything else that takes their fancy. Expect stripped-back takes on Kokomo tunes, a few Bob Dylan/Guy Clark/John Prine songs, some old Delta blues and early ragtime, all with harmonies, some groovy upright bass and a dash of slick and sparkling acoustic guitar.

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

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
On Sat, Mon, & Wed 9.15am for 9.30am start; at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. New players & Visitors welcome. Ph Malcolm 0276815204

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

City Night Markets!
Eat. Play. Shop. Repeat - Every Saturday! Incredible range of food, shopping, live music, games, free fun & more! Elizabeth St Parking Building 5pm-9pm www.citynightmarkets.co.nz

Course In Miracles
Join us via zoom as we extend healing to those in need. Saturdays 9 - 9:30am. Email miraclesnewzealand@gmail.com for the zoom address. Information at https://circleofa.org/pray

Laughter Yoga!
Laughter is the besty medicine! Enjoy 45 minutes of fun and laughter yoga at Arataki Community Centre from 10am. Phone Jude 021-02775901.

Mount Music
Come and enjoy a music afternoon at Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd today commencing at 12.00pm. All genre accepted and afternoon tea provided.

My Backyard Ruth Merriman
Art Exhibition in The Incubator Gallery, Historic Village. Illustrations, large watercolours and canvases. Opens 2nd August 5.30pm. Runs till 24th August 10-3.

Otūmoetai College Junior Art
Art Exhibition in The Peoples Gallery, Historic Village. Drawings, paintings and sculptures by year 9/10 students. Opens 2nd August 5.30pm. Till 24th August 10-3.