What's on: rugby, climate festival, art

Come and support the Bay of Plenty Steamers and the Bay of Plenty Volcanix in a double header day of footy at Tauranga Domain today. Photo: Supplied.

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 cloudy periods with a shower or two, then periods of rain from evening, and northerlies.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 18 degrees, and an overnight low of 12 degrees. High tide is at 3.28pm and low tide is at 9.32pm. Sunset is at 6.05pm.

What's on today?

Come and support the Bay of Plenty Steamers and the Bay of Plenty Volcanix in a double header day of footy at Tauranga Domain today. The Volcanix will be playing Auckland at 11.35am and the Steamers will be playing Taranaki Bulls at 2.05pm.

Here's today's rugby schedule:

10am- Tauranga Domain grounds open for U18's Boys & U18's Girls on Field 2 and 3
10am - Ticketed gates open
11.35am- Volcanix V Auckland Kick off
12.00pm- Ngāwhā V Taranaki Development on Field 2                                          
11.50am- Half time entertainment for Volcanix
2.05pm - Steamers v Taranaki kick off
2.50pm - Half time entertainment
 
You do not want to miss this home game special, celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Ranfurly Shield 2004 winning team.
 
For more events visit My Tauranga.

The Artful Mind exhibition runs until September 21. Photo: Supplied.

Head along to The Artful Mind exhibition which is running until September 21 at the Incubator Gallery, 17th Avenue, Tauranga, and is open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 3pm, in observance of World Alzheimer’s Month.

Tauranga's Inachord Singers. Photo: Supplied.

Come and enjoy an afternoon of singing, laughter, nostalgia and reflection as the Inachord Singers hold their concert 'Conversations with Mum'. They will be joined by guest artists Michael van Lieshout and Jackie McCaughan with proceeds from the concert going towards school supplies for Florence Young School in the Solomon Islands. Tickets will be available via door sales. $15 with children under 12, free. There will also be a raffle and donation box available for direct funding towards Florence Young School.

The Cargo Shed. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

Head along to The Cargo Shed, 5 Dive Crescent, Tauragna for the $1 Second-Hand Clothing Sale from 4-7pm today. Bring gold coins as there is no EFTPOS available.This is a fantastic opportunity to refresh your wardrobe sustainably while supporting a worthy cause. All clothing priced at $1 per item has been generously supplied by Turning Point Trust.  Every dollar raised from this sale will go directly to Turning Point Trust, supporting their vital mental health and addiction recovery services. Your purchase will make a difference in the lives of those in need, providing essential support and resources.

Come along to the Mount Maunganui library, 398 Maunganui Road, today from 10am - 11am for a whānau-friendly plant swap to connect with local plant lovers and expand your green collection. Participants are welcome to bring plant cuttings or potted plants. There will be prizes for plant enthusiasts - be in to win one of four garden centre vouchers! This is a free event.
Tauranga Library. Photo: Supplied.
 
For more of this week's Climate Action Festival haed along to the Tauranga Library, 21 Devonport Road, from 9.30am - 4pm over the weekend. Explore a variety of climate fiction and non-fiction books showcased in special displays.

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.

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


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

0 comments

Leave a Comment


You must be logged in to make a comment.