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

A heavy rain watch has been issued by MetService for the Bay of Plenty from Edgecumbe westwards.

Periods of heavy rain are forecast, and rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria. Thunderstorms are possible.

"Note, rain is expected to continue during the remainder of Sunday, and the Watch may be extended," says a MetService spokesperson.

It's a two-layer clothing day with an expected high of 15 degrees, and an overnight low of 11 degrees. Low tide is at 12.22pm and high tide is at 6.49pm. Sunset is at 5.03pm.

Today in history

This day in 1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Wilmer Stultz piloted the Fokker F.VII aircraft, Earhart kept the flight log. They arrived at Burry Port in Wales, the United Kingdom, 20 hours and 40 minutes later.

In 1631 on this day Mumtaz Mahal died during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, then spent more than 20 years building her tomb, the Taj Mahal.

In 1755 future explorer James Cook joined the Royal Navy as an able-bodied seaman at Wapping, East London.

What's on today?

The Katikati Artisan Craft Market has been cancelled today due to rain. The next market will be held on Saturday July 15.

Matariki in the Village is happening at Tauranga Historic Village. Photo: SunLive.

Head along to the Whanau Day at 'Matariki in the Village' at Tauranga Historic Village. Today's event runs from 9am - 2pm and will be celebrating the launch of the Matariki Exhibition programme, with live music, kapahaka, haka workshop and including the Matariki Market. There is an emphasis on encouraging kaupapa Māori stalls including, rongoa, raranga, candles, Mahi Toi, Winter Warmies, organic soaps, jewellery, and crystals. There are kai vendors, performance arts and much more. This is an inclusive winter event for everyone rain or shine so dress warmly. To check out the full 'Matariki in the Village' programme click here

Check out the Skateschool Public Roller Disco at the Mount Sports Centre from 4pm - 6pm.All ages and abilities are welcome! Basic instruction and tips, Disco music, lights, fog machine and limbo competitions are all part of the fun.Skates are available for hire and protective padding provided.You may bring your own skates but please ensure they are clean and in good safe working order. Entry: $12 for all ages, Skate Hire: $5, Family Pass: $70 incl skate hire (2 adults, up to 3 kids).Under 5's: Free (accompanied by a paying adult), Spectators: Free.

Robbie Laven and Mike Garner. Photo: Supplied.

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

.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

Association Croquet
Mon, Wed, Sat at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors & new players 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

Free Weekly Community Meals
Every Thursday 11:30am to 1pm.Every Saturday 4:30pm to 6pm.45 Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Provided by Under the Stars, a registered charity. Showers/toiletries/clothing also available.Buzzycuts Barber onsite Thursday fortnightly.

St Stephen's Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles. Please wear masks. Cnr Brookfield & Highmore Trc.

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

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

Te Puke Scottish Society
Sequence/Ballroom Dance, Saturday, 17 June, Te Puke War Memorial Hall, 7.00-10.30pm. Live band, light supper, raffles. Entry $7. Contact Valerie 573 7093.