Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira.

MetService forecasts a fine day with some westerlies picking up in the morning.

It's a two-layer day with an expected high of 14 degrees and an overnight low of 3 degrees. Low tide is at 11.01am and high tide is at 5.04pm. Sunset is at 5.06pm.

What's on today?

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Africa at the Africa Day Bay of Plenty 2025! This free, family-friendly festival offers a rich tapestry of African culture, featuring traditional music, dynamic dance performances, captivating art, and authentic African cuisine. Join us at The Historic Village in Tauranga on Saturday, 7 June 2025, from 11.00am to 5.00pm, for a day filled with cultural immersion and community connection. Experience the diverse traditions that make up the African continent and enjoy a day of unity, celebration, and fun for all ages.

Matariki Te Tauranga o ngā Waka

 Matariki is an opportunity to reflect, celebrate our history and make plans for our future. Photo/Supplied.

Celebrate the magic of Matariki across Tauranga Moana and the Western Bay of Plenty, with the Matariki Te Tauranga o ngā Waka event series, taking place from 28 May to 22 June 2025. There are different regional variations, traditions, whetu (stars) and tikanga around celebrating Te Mātahi o te Tau, the Māori New Year. Matariki is celebrated across Aotearoa New Zealand with a public holiday on Friday, 20 June 2025.This year, our regional events are themed around the whetu Waipuna-ā-rangi, which is connected to the ua (rains). Waipuna-ā-rangi means water that pools in the sky (ngā puna wai i te Rangi. Matariki Te Tauranga o ngā Waka encompasses events from Waiororo, near Athenree in the north, to Ōtamarākau, near Maketu, in the south. Throughout Matariki, our region will come alive with events including live performances, exhibitions, workshops, family events, and more.

Throughout Matariki, our region will come alive with events including live performances, exhibitions, workshops, family events, and more.

 Bring a plant or kakano (seedlings) to exchange at Tauranga Library, share gardening tips, and connect with others passionate about nurturing our taiao (environment). Photo/ supplied.

Tākai Tipu: He wai, he oranga

Join environmental advocate Kylie Willison for a free, family-friendly kōrero on restoring the mauri (life force) of the Kōpūrererua Awa through native planting and care. Held on Saturday 7 June 2025, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library’s Waihirere Room (21 Devonport Road), this event invites you to bring a plant or seedling to swap and connect with others passionate about growing a greener future.

All ages welcome – come nurture community, knowledge, and our waterways together. Admission is free.

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

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?

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

Flute & Piano Concert
Hear NZSO principal flautist Bridget Douglas and pianist Rachel Thomson Saturday 14 June 6pm @ Wesley Church 13th Avenue. Tickets contact Kathy [email protected]

Laughing Yoga, Arataki 10am
We engage in simple, playful excercises so that laughter becomes easy and accessible. Every Saturday, Arataki Community Centre. Phone Jude 021 02775901, [email protected]

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