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 fine day with southerlies.
It's a three-layer clothing day with an expected high of 16 degrees, and an overnight low of 6 degrees. High tide is at 1.10pm and low tide is at 7.11pm. Sunset is at 5.03pm.
Today in history
On this day in 1901, Cornwall Park was gifted to Auckland. at a civic reception for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, John Logan Campbell handed over the deed to land around One Tree Hill/Maungakiekie. The new park was named in honour of the royal couple.
On this day in 2022, the reality competition TV series American Idol debuted, and it became one of the most-watched shows.
On this day in 1975, Steven Spielberg's thriller Jaws was released in theatres, and it was a huge success, essentially creating the genre of summer blockbusters.
What's on today?
Ōtanewainuku Forest. Photo: Supplied.
Papamoa Lions Market is at Gordon Spratt Reserve, Papamoa. Photo: Supplied.
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.
Head along to Tauranga Coastguard from 12pm - 5pm and learn how to use your VHF properly, understanding emergency procedures and day to day calls. 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
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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?
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
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 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
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