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 cloudy day with the odd morning shower, then rain from the afternoon, which may be heavy. Northerlies are expected to develop in the late morning, becoming strong towards the late evening.

It's a two-layer clothing day with an expected high of 19 degrees, and an overnight low of 10 degrees. Low tide is at 10.24am and high tide is at 4.588pm. Sunset is at 5.42pm.

What's on today?

Aidan Spratley on his way to opening the scoring for Tauranga Boys’ Super 8 title win over Hamilton Boys' on August 10. Photo: Peter White.

Head along to Nicholson Field on the corner of Cameron Road and 15th Avenue to cheer on Tauranga Boys' College as they take on the Rotorua Boys' First XV team. Kick-off is at 12pm kick-off. This is a crucial match, as the winners will take on Hamilton Boys' to represent the Chiefs at the national Top Four play-offs in September.

An artwork from a Ōtūmoetai College student. Photo: Supplied

Ōtūmoetai College junior art classes are holding an exhibition at The People's Gallery - Toi ka rere from August 3 -24 from 10am - 3pm each day.

The showcased pieces encompass a variety of mediums, including current drawings, paintings, and sculptures crafted by Year 9 and Year 10 students from Otūmoetai College. On weekends, each student will take turns being ambassadors in the gallery, taking responsibility for their artwork and engaging with the general public.

Competitors from Dynamic Taekwondo Poneke. Photo: Supplied.

The 2024 NZ Kukkiwon Cup tournament is being held at Mercury Baypark today. This tournament is open to all martial artists, coaches and officials. 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

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. Coronation Park. Mt Maunganui. 9am - 4pm. Weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists

Association Croquet
On Sat, Mon, & Wed 9.15am for 9.30am start; at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. New players & Visitors welcome. Ph Malcolm 0276815204

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

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

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 

BOP Area Exhibition
BOP Area Exhibition at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum, Mount Maunganui. From August 23 until August 25. 10am. Gold Coin entry. First Floor with lift Plenty Parking

City Night Markets!
Eat. Play. Shop. Repeat - Every Saturday! Incredible range of food, shopping, live music, games, free fun & more! Elizabeth St Parking Building 5pm-9pm www.citynightmarkets.co.nz

Course In Miracles 
Join us via zoom as we extend healing to those in need. Saturdays 9 - 9:30am. Email miraclesnewzealand@gmail.com for the zoom address. Information at https://circleofa.org/pray

Laughter Yoga!
Laughter is the besty medicine! Enjoy 45 minutes of fun and laughter yoga at Arataki Community Centre from 10am. Phone Jude 021-02775901.

My Backyard Ruth Merriman
Art Exhibition in The Incubator Gallery, Historic Village. Illustrations, large watercolours and canvases. Opens 2nd August 5.30pm. Runs till 24th August 10-3.

Otūmoetai College Junior Art
Art Exhibition in The Peoples Gallery, Historic Village. Drawings, paintings and sculptures by year 9/10 students. Opens 2nd August 5.30pm. Till 24th August 10-3.