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 cloudy day, with occasional rain. Northeasterlies will be developing in the morning.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 20 degrees, and an overnight low of 15 degrees. Low tide is at 1.22pm and high tide is at 7.30pm. Sunset is at 8.21pm.

What's on today?

Cupcakes are being decorated in the Red Square.  Photo/Supplied.

What’s better than creative fun you can eat? Grab the kids and head to Tauranga's Red Square, Spring Street, for a cupcake decorating session led by 'Bake with Me'. They’ll have freshly baked cupcakes ready for your tamariki to ice and decorate. Join in for a deliciously fun time at this free activity between 10.30am – 12.30pm, proudly brought to you by Tauranga City Council, with support from Downtown Tauranga.

Sensory Story Time from 10am - 11am at Greerton LIbrary. Photo/Supplied.

Head along to Greerton Library from 10am - 11am and enjoy 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and interactive stores/picture books in a calm environment, followed by 20 minutes of sensory play. Sensory Story Time is designed for those who are neurodiverse but is open to all. Sensory Storytime creates a safe, welcoming environment using a specialized, interactive approach combining visual, auditory, and tactile elements where kids can explore stories at their own pace and comfort level. This inclusive experience encourages language development, enhances motor skills through hands-on activities, and fosters social connections in a way that feels enjoyable and accessible. Space is limited. Please book your spot by emailing library.visits@tauranga.govt.nz

The 116 Annual Group Show is being held at The People's Gallery - Toi Ka Rere, at The Historic Village, 17th Ave from 10am - 3pm Monday - Saturday until December 18. Photo/Supplied.

Put on your crash helmets and get ready for the largest art buying frenzy this Christmas in the Bay of Plenty at The People's Gallery - Toi Ka Rere, at The Historic Village, 17th Ave. This spectacular show - the 116 Annual Group Show -  features over 60 high-quality small-sized artworks (30 cm square) available for just $116 each. The exhibition and sale runs until December 18 and is open from 19am - 3pm.

Unit 51. Photo/Supplied.

The audience is in for an awesome night of high-energy music mixed with solid grooves, and good vibes with Unit 51 performing on Saturday night from 7pm at The Jam Factory, Tauranga Historic Village.

"We want to create a positive and exciting space where people can have a mean time," said a Jam Factory spokesperson. 

BlahBlahUhHuhBooHoo. Photo/Supplied.

Unit 51 are recent Rockquest finalists.

"A stunning achievement and a deserved reward for the hard work and skill. They get better every time they play, and we are very happy to welcome them back to The Jam Factory," said a Jam Factory spokesperson.

"Opening for them will be the wonderful BlahBlahUhHuhBooHoo who have garnered a reputation for fun, pop-filled shows. This will be energy-galore. Grab your tickets early."

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

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. Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui. 9am - 4pm. Weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists

Beginners pétanque
Saturday afternoons en famille Pétanque is fun for all ages/abilities Boules (of steel) and assistance provided Call Ray on 027 756 3565 for more info

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

Omokoroa Market
@Omokoroa Settlers Hall 9am to 1pm Get a start on your Xmas gift shopping Loads of carboot also this month Come and check us out Vendors-E: omokoroamarket@gmail.com

Tauranga Senor Citizens Club
Indoor Bowls. Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 12.45 am start. 50+ and over. Afternoon tea is provided. 14 Norris Street (behind Pacnsave) Phone carol 022 639 2411