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

Today the MetService is forecasting sunny skies with light winds.

It's a one-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 24 degrees around 3pm, and an overnight low of 14 degrees. High tide is at 10.07am and low tide at 4.13pm. Sunset is at 8.29pm.

What's on today?

Spectators enjoying the 2021 Billabong Grom Series. Photo: Cory/NZ Surfing Magazine.

Come and see the best of surfing from the groms! The Billabong Grom Series continues today with the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals of the Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 Boys and Girls events at Tay St, Mount Maunganui.

The popular and successful Mount Maunganui annual book fair hosted by Mount Maunganui Lions Club at the Mount Sports Centre on Maunganui Rd continues today. As in previous years, there is a good range of pre-loved books, plus DVDs, CDs and jigsaw puzzles at various prices and there is a sausage sizzle and refreshment stand outside the main entrance. The fair runs from 9am – 5pm and funds raised by the Lions goes directly to supporting local groups within the community.

Natasha Thomas, organise of the Battle of the BBQs. Photo: John Borren

The Battle of the BBQs festival at Mount Maunganui continues today featuring over 20 teams of cooks competing today for the title of ‘Master of the Grill'. There is also a classic car and hot rod show, as well as live musical performances and plenty of food stalls to enjoy. Click here for more information.

Buddy Mikaere and Lt Col Dr Cliff Simons. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford

Come and learn about Tauranga's past and the most significant events in the history of the city. Tonight, historians Buddy Mikaere and Lt Col Dr Cliff Simons co-present a lecture on ‘The Battle of Pukehinahina – Gate Pa' at 7pm at the St. George's Anglican Church in Gate Pa.

Skatescool Tauranga are running a public roller disco session for all ages and abilities, featuring a limbo competition and cha cha slide dance from 1pm – 3pm every day of the school holidays at 2 Roxanne Pl, Poike. Hot food and cold drinks are available on site. Entry is $11, with $4 skate hire. Spectators and under 5s are free.

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

Learn to sew at the Re:Maker workshops. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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

Maumahara, a textile exhibition by Rangimarie Elvin is open today from 10am - 3pm at the Incubator Creative Hub. Click here for more

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?

$1000 Choral Scholarships Opportunity
Secondary/tertiary students with choral singing experience invited to apply for 2021 $1000 scholarship place with Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir. Info/audition/inquiries: www.scholarsbaroque.com scholars@scholarsbaroque.com

A COURSE IN MIRACLES
A powerful transformational interfaith teaching to find inner peace. Stuck in past grievances and resentments? Get over it! Free Internet forgiveness workshop. https://jenniferhadley.com/how-get-over-it. Text02102742502

Croquet
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633

Golf Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues,Thurs, Sun; 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121

INVITATION TO MEDITATE
Follow your own meditation practice with Quaker Friends during an hour of silence.10am-12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, corner Cameron/Elizabeth Roads. Refreshments. Text 02102742502

Mah Jong Te Puke
12:45-4pm Lyceum clubrooms, 8 Palmer Pl Te Puke. All welcome. Learners on Thursday. Gig Green 0274 306 383

Maketu Market
Every 3rd and 5th Sunday. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green. Phone Maureen 0212671685 or Lyn 021882059.

QUAKERS
invite you to explore your spiritual journey. Silent worship, refreshments, conversation. 10am N W cnr Cameron Road Elizabeth Street. All welcome. Ph 5433101. www.quakers.nz

Russell Howard - Respite
After his global smash Netflix special Recalibrate, Russell is back on stage, making sense of a world thats spinning out of control. Time for Respite! 2 shows today at Baycourt 4pm & 7:30pm. R16.

Struggling with Debt?
Free help to anyone in need, through our debt counseling team. A sustainable solution and real hope for the future. Ph Free 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org

TAURANGA SOCIAL DANCE CLUB
A.G.M. to be held at Jan's, 89A Chapel Street on Sunday, February 7th at 10 am.

The Sociables
A group of males & females in their 30s/40s/50s that meet to participate in events, dining out or bushwalks. Ph 022 012 0376