Good morning to Bay of Plenty Steamers fans, 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 fine day with southwesterlies becoming fresh in the morning.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 19 degrees, and an overnight low of 11 degrees. Low tide is at 8.24am and high tide is at 2.58pm. Sunset is at 7.30pm.

What's on today?

Check out the winning photographs in the 'Old is the New Black' photographic exhibition, currently on display along Tauranga's waterfront.  Old is the New Black is designed to break down the walls of ageism, tearing down stereotypes and shining a spotlight on Tauranga’s senior stars in a fabulously stylish way. The exhibition will be on show on The Strand, Tauranga until October 20.

Bob Tulloch and 'Old is the New Black' photographic exhibition judge Tracy Stamatakos from Studio 59 having some fun at the exhibition which is on display along The Strand.  Photo: Jeanette Nee.

Head along to see the 'Mindscapes - portraits of mental health' exhibition at Tauranga Historic Village.  This group art exhibition showcases the talents of nine diverse visual artists from the Bay of Plenty region and is open today from 10am - 3pm. Through their captivating portraits, they attempt to delve into the crucial themes of wellbeing and mental health, inviting viewers to reflect on how diverse and unique mental health may be for each of us and those around us.

Curious about what there is to do Tauranga? Looking for a new hobby or club to join? Or just looking for fun ways to connect with people?
Come join in for Tauranga's first Hobby Expo, where you can meet local hobby groups and clubs, all looking for new members.

The Hobby Expo is being held at Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library, Devonport Road from 10am - 1pm.

At the Hobby Expo there will be a wide variety of activity groups available to talk to and find out more about their club. With such a wide array of groups, there will be a hobby to spark everyone's interest. If you’re interested in starting a new hobby, or finding a group with a mutual interest, or even just curious for a look around, come along to the Hobby Expo at Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library. Please note many of the hobby groups at the Expo are primarily for adults, however children are most welcome to attend the expo, some groups have associated junior clubs.

The Battle of the Bays is taking place at Tauranga Domain today between Bay of Plenty Steamers and Hawke's Bay with kick-off at 2.05pm. Be sure to come and support our local team in their NPC quarter-final. 

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?

Art in the Park
Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am - 4pm. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui Tauranga Society of Artists

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

Beth-El Messianic Family
Beth-El Messianic Family Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. All welcome. Lifezone, 7 Oak lane Judea, 10am or Youtube Live @10am or FaceBook Live 11am. Joel 021768043 info@bethel.org.nz

Repair Cafe Katikati
Have you got a broken item that needs repair? Don't ditch it let's fix it! 9.30am-12pm Katikati Community Baptist Church, 2 Wedgewood St.

TAURANGA SENIORNET CLUB
Tauranga Senior Net--Coaching to improve the computer skills of age 40+ adults, for more information & class timetable--visit our website: tauranga@seniornet.nz

Yom Kippur Service
Beth-El Messianic Family Invites you to experience & understand Yom Kippur. All welcome. Lifezone @ 7 Oak Lane Judea . Joel 021768043 info@bethel.org.nz