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 rain, possibly briefly heavy and thundery in the afternoon, and clearing in the evening. Northerlies are expected to turn southwesterly in the afternoon.

I's a one-to-two-layer clothing day with an expected high of 22 degrees, and an overnight low of 16 degrees. High tide is at 8.40am and low tide is at 2.47pm. Sunset is at 5.41pm

What's on today?

Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Ranginui will perform at Hawaiki Herenga Haka, a celebration of Tauranga Moana Kapa Haka from 11am - 4pm at Trustpower Arena, Baypark. Photo: Te Matatini 2023.

Experience the ihi (excitement) and passion of our Te Matatini competitors and local school groups performing live at Hawaiki Herenga Haka, a celebration of Tauranga Moana Kapa Haka at Trustpower Arena, Baypark, today from 11am-4pm.

Alongside kapa haka performances, there will be kai trucks, Māori stall holders, poi making, clay pipe and raranga bracelet workshops, making it the perfect day out for you and your whānau. This is a free event brought to you by Tauranga City Council. Read more about the event at www.mytauranga.co.nz/whats-on

Drivers are reminded that a detour is still in place on Truman Lane. Access to Trustpower Baypark is via State Highway 2 Sandhurst interchange only. Access to Truman Lane from the State Highway 29A roundabout is closed.

Truman Lane detour.

Paintings are on display today at Tauranga Boys' College. Photo: John Borren.

The Tauranga Society of Artists are holding their April Original Expo 2023 from 9.30am - 5pm today and tomorrow at Tauranga Boys' College gymnasium. Come and see over 400 artworks on display including tiny art, guest exhibitors, painting and drawing demonstrations and with the People's Choice Award there will be plenty to feast your eyes on!

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

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Tauranga Art Gallery in Willow St. Photo: Supplied.

Take a walk through Tauranga Art Gallery and view the many exhibitions on display there this week. The gallery, in Willow St, is open from 10am - 4pm.

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?

A course in miracles
A teaching to experience inner peace and transform your thinking from fear to Love. Stuck in the past? Free Internet forgiveness workshop athttps://jenniferhadley.com/how-get-over-it Text 021 0274 2502

April Original Art Exhibition
Over 400 artworks on display! Tauranga Society of Artists exhibition Thursday 20th- Sunday 23rd April 9:30am-5:00pm daily at Tauranga Boys' College Gymnasium

Association Croquet
Sat, Mon & Wed at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph. Jacqui 07 574 9293

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

Boules - Petanque
Tauranga BOP Club, Tawa St, Mt Maunganui. Social and competitive play. Boules available. Every Saturday 1pm, Tuesday 1pm, Thursday 11am. New players welcome. Ph Ray 027 756 3565

Boules- Petanque
Tauranga COP Club, Social and competitive play. Boules available. Every Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday. New players welcome. Phone Ray 027 756 3565

Taijiquan and Qigong
Sat & Wed 9am. Free Taiji and Qigong group. Kulim Park on beach by big rock. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

Taoist Tai Chi Arts
Cultivating Stillness. New beginning classes Mon-Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati. www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule. Ph Margie 02 150 0320

Tauranga Scottish Soc Sequence
Dance Every 4th Sat monthly at Wesley Church Hall 100 13th Ave 7-10pm $7 incl supper and raffles All welcome Inquiries Ph Nola 576 5076

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
Indoor Bowls. Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall 14 Norris Street Tauranga. (behind Pac'n'sav).12.45pm Start. First time free. Phone Carol 022 639 2411

Waipuna Hospice Superhero Challenge
Honour your hero and make a difference in the community by signing up for the Waipuna Hospice Superhero Challenge. Register at https://2023-superhero-challenge.raisely.com/