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

The MetService is forecasting a fine morning, then a few showers from the afternoon, with some possibly heavy. Southeasterlies will turn northeast in the afternoon.

It's a two-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 25 degrees, and an overnight low of 17 degrees. High tide is at 8.58am and low tide at 3.04pm. Sunset is at 7.37pm.

What's on today?

The Marra Sprint Triathlon is happening in Pilot Bay this morning with road closures in place at The Mall, Adams Ave and Marine Parade. Click here for more information.

The Sim Race Centre has its launch open day today with all proceeds going to support local drift legend Kurt Blackie get to the next round of DINZ in Christchurch. Come along for prizes, food, drinks, live music, drifting, rally and Bathurst competitions, virtual reality experiences, and to view the performance and race cars on display. More here.

There are markets on today in Papamoa with the Papamoa Lions Market at Gordon Spratt Reserve from 8am – 12pm, and in Mount Maunganui with the Mount Farmers Market in Mount Mainstreet from 9am – 1pm. Head along for low salt and gluten free seasoning blends, warm croissants and pasties, fresh fruits and vegetables, hamburgers, pasta, crepes for lunch, fresh flowers, artisan products such as honey, oils, and skincare, and live music.

Looking FORDward into the day, it's an All Ford Day event at Wharepai Domain from 8am – 3pm. Hosted by the Muscle Car Club, entry is $5 per car, additional adults $5 and children under 14 free.

The Tauranga Moana Tauranga Tangata Festival is happening from 7am – 5pm at Hautawaho Reserve. For more click here

Learn to sew and design patterns at 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.

Come along to hear Caitriona Fallon and her band from 5pm – 8pm tonight at the Tauranga Citizens Club. Tickets are $15 with meals and bar available. For more information click here

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?

Bible Seminar
1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: The water of life, A Bible focus. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

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

Gospel Meeting
Teachings of Jesus from the Bible. 4:30-5:30pm at Welcome Bay Community Hall. Everyone welcome. Enquires/transport ph Rachel 027 841 3652

Invitation To Meditate
Follow your own meditation practice with friends in 1 hour of silence. 10am-12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Refreshments. All welcome. Txt 0210 274 2502

Mah Jong Te Puke
All players welcome 12:45-4pm. New player lessons on Thursdays. Lyceum Rooms, 8 Palmer Pl, Te Puke. Ph Gig 027 430 6383

Medieval Swordfighting
Learn to fight with swords axes, spears, etc. in a controlled safe & fun environment. Memorial park 1:30pm

Racing Centre Launch Day
Official launch of NZ's largest VR & Sim Race Centre. Food, drink, entertainment, sick cars & epic prizes & giveaways. https://www.facebook.com/events/1149572782157465

Rotary Tauranga Book Sale
9am-5pm at Seeka Coolstore, Harvard Way, Tauranga. Huge selection to view and buy.

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

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

Underwater Hockey
Baywave Pool. Intermediate age & above. Gear provided & first 3 Have-a-go sessions free. 5-6pm Have-a-go & novice players. 6:15-7:45pm experienced players. https://www.sporty.co.nz/taurangauhc