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 a partly cloudy day with a few light showers and northeasterlies.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 15 degrees, and an overnight low of 11 degrees. Low tide is at 1.10pm and high tide is at 7.39pm. Sunset is at 5.04pm.

What's on today?

Katikati Lions are holding their monthly garage sale in the containers behind Caltex in Katikati this morning. Photo: John Borren.

Katikati Lions are holding their popular monthly garage sale from 8am – 11am at the containers behind Caltex in Katikati. Come along, find lounge suits, beds and household goods while supporting local organisations.

Bricks of Plenty Expo

Are you a Lego enthusiast? Head along to Mercurcy Baypark for the Bricks of Plenty Expo. Tickets are $5 per person with under 3 free. Doors open 10am Saturday and Sunday till 5pm. There is also a low sensory hour from 9am to 10am on Sunday.

Matariki Whānau Day at The Historic Village

Matariki celebrations are underway across the BOP with a star-studded event programme, Matariki Te Tauranga o ngā Waka.

Get the whole family together today Saturday, June 22, and head along to the Matariki Whānau Day at The Historic Village from 9am - 2pm. There’s something for everyone.

The Future of Conservation: REN Hui 2024

The Regional Environment Network annual Hui from 9am - 1.30pm today at the Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club is a day for networking and an opportunity to collaborate, inspire and share with the environmental and green hands groups throughout the BOP.Envirohub and Bay Conservation Alliance are inviting all changemakers and do-ers to come along for a day of inspiration, collaboration and sharing.This year's theme is The Future of Conservation. Check out the line up of great speakers here

And more...

Head along to Jack Dusty's Ale House in Bureta at 7.30am for a Saturday night with No Exit - a four-piece pop/rock band playing mainly 80s and newer covers. No cover charge. For more information click here.

Come along and grab a bargain and plenty of treasures at the Whakamarama Secondhand Market from 3-5pm at the Whakamarama Community Hall. Click here for more information

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

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?

Art in the Park
Original art for sale. Weather permitting. Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui. 9am - 4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists.

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
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at Club Mt Maunganui. Boules available. New players welcome. Ph. Ray 027 756 3565 for times, further details.

Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga
Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginning sessions OPEN. Monday 9am, Tuesday 10.30 + 1pm, Wednesday 1,30pm Thursday 6pm Friday 9am ,Saturday 8.45. Any Queries PH Margie 021500320

Te Puke Toy And Collectibles Fair
Te puke toy and collectibles fair on Saturday 22nd June. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Te puke Baptist Church cnr Maylon and Station road