Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa.

There is a mainly fine day ahead with some morning cloud. Northerlies will be developing by midday and easing in the evening.

It's a one-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 23 degrees around 2pm, and an overnight low of 12 degrees. Low tide is at 12.47pm and high tide at 7.05pm. Sunset is at 8.04pm.

What's on today?

The House of Science is holding an open day today from 10am – 1pm at 671 Cameron Rd. Come and get involved in science and robotic activities, make a torch, see a live bumble beehive and win a spot prize. For more information click here

The Pepi Toot Beach Express is out and about around Mount Maunganui today and tomorrow from 10am. Come for a ride and see the Mount area from a new perspective. More information here

The Katikati Lions are running their Moggies Market today from 8am – 12noon at the Katikati War Memorial Hall on Main St. Come and find plants, veges, crafts, books, food and more.

YWAM Koha. Photo: John Borren

Come for a tour of the YWAM Koha, Tauranga's medical aid ship, today from 1pm to 4pm.

The Incubator is celebrating seven years with a ‘Seven' exhibition at Tauranga Historic Village. For more information click here

Make an Advent Calendar today at Re:Maker Space

Enjoy workshops at Re:Maker, with the community of makers, located at Our Place in Willow St. Click here for more information

STEM

A perfect activity of high interest to all - the STEM ‘Discovery' HQ is open today from 10am – 3pm at the Goddards Centre, 27 Devonport Rd, Tauranga and is dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM HQ brings educational entertainment with a play and learn environment that makes way for sparking curiosity and exploration. Featuring six separate exhibit zones and a ‘feature zone' that changes weekly, there are activities you'll want to keep coming back for. Exhibit spaces include a Space Zone, Sponsors Exhibitor Zone, Light Zone, Engineering Nook, Earth Science Zone, and Mini Maker's Station. STEM HQ will also have an ‘indoor lawn' that hosts rotating activities and featured workshops. STEM ‘Discovery' HQ runs until December 31. Click here for more information

Diana Bomford, Tony Fraser and Hugh Bomford at the Lion and Tusk Museum at Mount Maunganui

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

The Incubator

At The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga Historic Village, there are many exhibitions, workshops and events happening daily. For more information click here. Exhibition hours are 10am – 2.30pm.

What else is on today?

Adam Hattaway and Haunters
21st Nov 7.00pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book@ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph075713232. Alt-rock'n'roll. With sweltering hooks and raw emotional narrative. A must see.

Alcoholics Anonymous Public Meeting
Someone you care about have Problems with Alcohol? Nov 14 7-8pm St Andrews Church Dee Street, Mount Maunganui Call/ txt Tony 0274934601

Anthony Coulter concert
14th Nov 7.00pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 075713232. An action packed show featuring songs from Shaking Her Wings and Memories

Archery At Graham Park
All ages & experience levels welcome. Book an introductory class at www.taurangaarchers.com

Art In The Park
Original art for sale. Weather permitting. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. 9am-4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists

Association Croquet
At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Mon, Wed, Sat. 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Bay Singles Social Club
Join a bunch of over 50 years young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Maureen 021 112 3307, Jonathan 572 2091

Bethlehem Market 9am-1pm @Hall
Monthly on 2nd Saturday @ Bethlehem Hall: Giftware, food & coffee, art, crafts, kids gear, man-cave supplies, fresh produce... Affordable local enterprise. FB BethlehemMarketTauranga, Txt-027 334 8301, tracey.king.BOP@gmail.com

Classic Motorcycle Coffee Meet
Talk classic motorbikes, rides & support. Bring your bike out for the trip. 10-11am at Four14 Espresso, 414 Pyes Pa Rd. Don 027 241 3595

Dragon Boating For Women
Bay Dragons Give-it-a-Go at Sulphur Pt. Fun & fitness. Ages 16+ every Mon/Wed 5:30pm & Sat 7:30am. Txt Wendy 0210 223 7101

Free healing meeting
Free healing meeting on Saturday 14 November at 10.30 am at St Enochs church, hall, corner 16th Avenue and Cameron Road. All welcome

Fun Science Open Day
House of Science Tauranga 671 Cameron Road Tauranga. 10am till 1pm Science and Robotics Activities, Completions Interactive activities, Live Bumbled Beehive, Spot Prizes for information Contact tauranga@houseofscience.nz

Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Club days, Thursday 4:30-6pm for intermediate/college ages. Saturday 9am for 5-8 years, 10am for 9-12 years. Ph Graeme 0274 520 600

Genealogy Informal Group
Family research nattering. Last meeting for the year. Visitors welcome. 1.30pm Hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Road. Ph.Cathy 5413335 evenings.

Katikati Lions Moggies Market
8am-12 War Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Katikati. Plants, veges, crafts, books, food & much more. Ph Alan 027 279 1096 or Sharon 022 318 0196

Last Legs
An hilarious comedy. Outside happy hour the seniors indulge in greed, jealousy, love, lust plus their share of gossip, backstabbing, scandal. 20 Nov - 5 Dec

LOL Laughter Wellness
Yay, we're back! Come & laugh away the Covid blues with us. Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair. 11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com. No experience required.

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. 1.30 pm. Bellevue Park , Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 0275771818 a/hrs.

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 0275771818 a/hrs

Papamoa Tennis Club
We play Sat 2-4 pm, Tue 9-11am, Wed 4-6pm, Fri 9-11am. Play tennis with us. All welcome.

Petanque
At Club Mt Maunganui, Tues, Thurs, & Sat. Boules & help. Txt Bruce 022 309 9143

Quilt Show Papamoa Patchers
Mount Bridge Club10am - 4pm Free Entry - All welcome

Tauranga Farmers Market
7:45am-12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods.

Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Exhibition & plant sales, Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St. Sat 28 Nov 12-3pm & Sun 29 Nov 8:30am-1pm. Admission $3

TAURANGA SOCIAL DANCE CLUB
Dance Saturday 14th November at the Baptist Hall corner 13th avenue and Cameron Road. 7pm. Supper and Raffles. Contact Jan 075763455

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club
Friendly club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, facebook.com/taurangasynchroNZ, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz

Te Puke Community Market
Te Puke Community Market is a unique market that sells everything from second hand to brand new, plants and produce to arts and crafts.

Te Puke Playcentre Market Day
Fill a bag of preloved baby, kids, women's and maternity clothing for $10. Toys, books, baking. 5 Stock Rd, Te Puke. 9am-1pm. Cash only.