What‘s on - art, fair, carboot sale and Taekwondo

Te Hononga from the Visual Arts students at Papamoa College is on display in The People’s Gallery – Toi ka rere at Tauranga Historic Village, 17th Avenue. Photo: Supplied.

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

MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day. Cloud is expected to be thickening with a shower or two this afternoon, turning to rain late evening, possibly heavy. Northerlies will be developing this afternoon.

It's a two-layer clothing day with an expected high of 16 degrees, and an overnight low of 9 degrees. High tide is at 6.50am and low tide is at 1.04pm. Sunset is at 5.05pm.

Today in New Zealand history

On this day in 1943 was the rail tragedy in Hyde. The Cromwell–Dunedin express, travelling at speed, derailed while rounding a curve near Hyde in Central Otago.

June 4 is the 155th day of the year. 210 days remain until the end of the year.

What's on today?

Taekwondo tournament. Photo: Supplied.

The 2023 NZUTA Open Taekwondo Championships tournament is being held at Tauranga Boys' College Gymnasium today and is open to all WTF style colour belts and Black Belts.For more information click here

Got too much of something or it no longer fits your lifestyle? Too much fruit or veges? Kids grown out of it? Cleaning out the shed? Need winter woollies? Solve the problem and get some cash for the Kings Birthday. Be a seller at the Otumoetai Rotary Club Car Boot Sale at the Otumoetai College Carpark. Car boot sale runs until 11am, wish a sausage sizzle. Proceeds from $10 per space go to Rotary Projects.
The Waihi Beach Art & Craft Fair is on today. Photo: Supplied.
Head along to the Waihi Beach Community Centre for the Waihi Beach Art & Craft Fair which is back again for the 19th year This is a fair you do not want to miss. There is something for everyone - art lovers, beautiful clothing, babies, children and adult, gorgeous homewares, jewellery, cosmetics and much much more.There are 80 stalls all bursting with goodies for you to discover. Doors open from 10am - 3.30pm. $4 per person and under 15 years is free. Please note there is no eftpos at the door so bring some cash. Many of the stall holders have Eftpos.

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?

Enjoy travel?

Travel to Canada this September and be home-hosted! Friendship Force is world-wide with a Club in Tauranga. ph Jonathan 5722091, Dianne 027-2499859


Falun Dafa Exercises
Move from chaos to calm on Sunday mornings, using this free to learn, mind/ body practice. For locations call/ Text Judy 021 0425 398https://en.falundafa.org


Maketu Markets
Every 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month by Rotary Maketu. Maketu Road Park Reserve 7am-12pm. Friendly Market By the Sea. Enquiries Maureen 021 267 1685


Otumoetai Car boot Sale
Otumoetai College Carpark. Sellers 7.30am. Buyers 8.00am. Sellers $10 a space. Contact Brian 021 1122 8735 or Bevan 027 4612 127


Quakers in Tauranga
Invite you to explore your spiritual journey. Silent contemplation, companionship. Refreshments served. 10am-12 corner Cameron Road/Elizabeth Street. Behind Brain Watkins historical house. All welcome. Ph 022 409 1419 www.quakers.nz


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


Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society
Meets 1.30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga. Play or listen to Organ, Clavinova, Piano. Contact Maureen 544-5013.


Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
500(cards). Senior Citizens Hall 14 Norris Street Tauranga. (Behind Pac'n'Sav) 12.45pm Start. Come and join us. First time free. Phone Carol 022 639 2411


The Day Out Markets
Held every Sunday at Bethlehem Town Centre. 9am - 1pm. Market Stalls, Food Trucks, Lawn Games, Entertainment and More!


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