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 mainly fine day, apart from the chance of a morning shower with light winds.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 22 degrees, and an overnight low of 12 degrees. High tide is at 6.46am and low tide is at 12.58pm. Sunset is at 5.54pm.

What's on today?

Asia's Harmony Festival

Tika Silva, Asa Porter and Astik Doran get ready for the Asia's Harmony Festival. Photo / Brydie Thompson

Experience a vibrant celebration of culture at the Asia Harmony Festival in Tauranga! Join the Indonesian, Chinese, Filipino, and South Korean communities as they come together for a day filled with colourful performances, traditional dances, fashion shows, and immersive cultural displays. Snap a photo at the selfie booth in traditional costumes, explore tourism and discovery tents.

The festival also offers authentic Asian cuisine from various food vendors, providing a delightful culinary experience. Asia’s Harmony Festival is happening on Saturday, April 12  from 10am to 4pm at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 71 Eleventh Avenue, Tauranga.

Ultimate Athlete Obstacle Course Event

The event starts at 9am at Mount Maunganui Main Beach. Photo/Supplied.

Ultimate Athlete 2025 is hitting Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach for another epic day of sand, sweat, and smiles! Whether you're a competitive athlete or just keen for some active fun with the whānau, this beach obstacle course is the ultimate way to challenge yourself, connect with your crew, and soak up the stunning coastal vibes. Don’t miss the energy, the excitement, and the unbeatable community spirit that make this event a true Kiwi classic.

A short detour is in place around Hopukiore.

Map showing detour while the Ultimate Athlete 2025 event is happening on Saturday.  Image: Tauranga City Council.

A must-see art experience showcasing when humans and technology come together is on display at Tauranga’s Historic Village.  PIXelated 2025 is a technology-focused art exhibition showcasing the talents of eleven diverse visual artists from the Bay of Plenty region ranging from 14 to 58 years old.

Artists participating in the PIXelated 2025 exhibition. Front: Tara Prieto, Mathew Johnson, Roxanne Milson, Ulemj Glamuzina and Emma Voyce. Top: Maia Collins, Sam Allen, Lou Agas, and Jody Linton. Photo/ Lou Agas.

The PIXelated 2025 exhibition is on display at The Peoples Gallery – Toi Ka Rere at Tauranga Historic Village until April 12, 10am – 3pm.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

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. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph. Peter 07 5749232

AYO Tchaikovsky Symphony Concert
Sibelius, oboe and Tchaikovsky symphony (no.6): pastoral meets drama, Sat. 22 March 4pm, Holy Trinity Tauranga. $10-$25, EFTPOS. Musicians ages 14-26. ayo.org.nz

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
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. All welcome. Lifezone -7-Oaklane-Judea-Tauranga 10am or Youtube Live @10am Joel 021768043 info@bethel.org.nz

Papamoa Playcentre Fundraising Gala
Saturday 1st March 10am-2pm, Simpson Reserve. Come along and enjoy a fun, family day out! There'll be games, bouncy castles, face painting, yummy food and more!

Sing Music from Tinā
NZCF Workshop in Tauranga with music director of award-winning ensembles, David Squire. Perform iconic songs from the film Tinā,Sat 10 May 1-4pm! Register online NZCF.org.nz

St Stephen's Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles. Cnr of Brookfield and Highmore Terrace.

Tauranga Civic Choir Concert
Songs of Earth Sea and Sky *Saturday 12th April at 4pm *St. Peter's in the city Church *Spring St Tauranga *$25 cash at the door

Tauranga Social Dance Club
Sequence Dancing 2nd Sat monthly 7pm St Johns Church Hall 94 Bureta Rd $7 incl supper All welcome Ph Nola 5765076

Waihī Beach Basketball Day
3x3 Basketball is coming to Waihi Beach with the aim of making the sport accessible to all talents and abilities wanting to play.

Sunday 13 April

Accordion Music Group
Recommences 16th March and from thereon every third Sunday of the month, 1-4pm, afternoon tea supplied, $4.00 pp. Everyone welcome 0272853093 Joy

Accordion Music Group
Every third Sunday of the month, Welcome Bay Hall,1-4pm $4.00pp, afternoon tea supplied. Everyone welcome for an afternoon of evergreen music. Ph Joy 0272853093

Falun Dafa Exercises
Discover how living the Way of Truthfulness, Compassion & Tolerance works. Join our morning exercises in the parks. For locations call/text Judy, 021 0425 398. https://en.falundafa.org

Golf Croquet
On Sun, Tues, & Thurs. 8.30am for 9am start at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph Graham 07 5721032

Miniatures Club Tauranga
"Making it Small" Meetings 2nd Sunday each month [Feb-Nov] 10am - 4pm. Arts and Crafts Centre 177 Elizbeth Street Tauranga. Contact: Jan 021 2145 192

Miniatures Club Tauranga
"Making it Small" Meetings 2nd Sunday each month [Feb-Nov] 10am - 4pm. Arts and Crafts Centre 177 Elizbeth Street Tauranga. Contact: Jan 021 2145 192

Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sunday 1:00-3:30pm, at Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome..Graham 572 5419

Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays 1:00-3:30pm, at Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Radio Controlled Yachts for fun and competition. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 07 572 5419