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 showers, some heavy, but clearing in the early evening. Squally thunderstorms are possible until evening, with westerlies, strong at times.

It's a three-layer clothing day with an expected high of 15 degrees, and an overnight low of 6 degrees. Low tide is at 2.25pm and high tide is at 8.46pm. Sunset is at 7.19pm.

What's on today?

Sikh Parade is happening today in Te Puke. Photo: Supplied.

Despite the rain this morning, the Te Puke Nagar Kirtan Sikh Parade is still on this morning, with organizers keeping a close eye on conditions. The parade will depart from the Sikh Temple at N.o. 3 Road at 11am, and go through the streets of Te Puke, along Jellicoe Street to the Oxford Street roundabout before heading back to the temple to continue celebrations, including free food and drinks for all attendees.

Greerton Hall Market. Photo: Supplied.

Check out the market in the Greerton Community Hall from 8am - 12pm, and while in Greerton Village, enjoy the cherry blossoms which are now in full bloom!

Self Righteous Brothers. Photo: Supplied.

It's time for a Saturday session with the Self Righteous Brothers. Derek and Nigel are back with an eclectic selection of blues, country, folk, jazz and anything else that takes their fancy. Expect stripped-back takes on Kokomo tunes, a few Bob Dylan/Guy Clark/John Prine songs, some old Delta blues and early ragtime, all with harmonies, some groovy upright bass and a dash of slick and sparkling acoustic guitar. Head along to Jack Dusty's Alehouse from 2pm to enjoys some music from Derek and Nigel.

The Original Art Expo and Supreme Art Awards at Tauranga Boys' College gymnasium. Photo: Supplied.

The biggest art exhibition in the Bay of Plenty is back better than ever!  With over 600 paintings for sale, including affordable tiny art, larger paintings and everything in between, in different styles and mediums, there will be something for everyone.
Painting and drawing demonstrations will be held each day, cards will be for sale and the Tauranga Floral Art group will be guest exhibitors. Also come along and see who wins the Supreme Art Award, the top honour for Tauranga Society of Artists members. Have your say on your favourite painting and vote in the People's Choice Award.  This is a gold coin donation event held at Tauranga Boys' College gymnasium, and runs from 9am - 5pm today Saturday September 30, and 9am - 4pm tomorow, Sunday, October 1.
 

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?

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

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. All welcome. Otumoetai Primary 10am, Youtube Live@10am, FaceBookLive @11am. Joel 021 768 043 info@bethel.org.nz

BOULES - PETANQUE!
Tauranga BOP Club Tawa St. Social + competitive play. Boules available. New players welcome. Phone Ray - 027 756 3565 - for times, further details.

Grow On Katikati Shed
Collect vegetable seedlings for your garden (small donation if not a member). Open 9.30-10.30am beside Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road.

GRRERTON HALL MARKET
Last Saturday of each month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Phone/txt for site. Tricia 0279082952, email tricia090647@gmail.com www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

Omokoroa Market
Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Road 9am to 12pm Hot coffee/Hot food/plants+seedlings/arts+crafts/jewellery/soaps/candles/dog coats/communities groups and loads more. Check us out! Support Local. New vendors contact: omokoroamarket@gmail.com

Original Art Expo
The biggest art exhibition in the Bay of Plenty is back! Supreme Art Awards People's Choice Tiny Art Cards and Prints See Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/taurangaartsoc

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1.30 pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs.

Repair Cafe Tauranga
Volunteers come together and fix objects destined for landfill for free. @basestation Durham street, Tauranga. Last Saturday of every month 9.30-11.30am. Free ticket at www.tinkd.nz

St Stephens Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles. Please wear a mask. Cnr of Brookfield and Highmore Terrace.

Taijiquan and Qigong
Sat & Wed 9:00 a.m. free Taiji / Qigong group. Kulim Park on beach by big rock. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

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

TAURANGA FUCHSIA GROUP
Meet Art/Craft Centre Elizabeth St West LAST SAT of the month 1 pm. New members welcome. Learn how to care for fuchsia's

Tauranga RSA Club Night
Friday & Saturday from 4pm Members draw, raffles, etc. All welcome 07 578 9654

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
Indoor Bowls 14 Norris Street. (behind Pak'n'Save) Come and give it ago. Start 1.45 pm. 1st time free Ph Carol 002 639 2411

Tauranga Social Dance Club
Sequence Dancing Sat 8th July Wesley Church Hall 100 13th Ave 7-10pm $7 incl supper plus raffles All welcome Ph Jan 5763455

Toi Kiri 2023
Over 200 artists gathered for one unique public cultural festival. TÄ Tatau, TÄ Moko and Skin Marking Artists, Cultural Arts, Musicians, Performers and more. Info and ticketing www.toikiri.nz