Good morning and welcome to Anzac Day. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira.

The MetService is forecasting some morning cloud, then a fine day ahead, with westerlies.

It's a one-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 20 degrees, and an overnight low of 9 degrees. High tide is at 11.19am and high tide at 5.39pm. Sunset is at 5.36pm.

What's on today?

There are Anzac Day Civic Services being held today across the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga. Click here to find a service near you.

The National Petanque Championships are being held at the Tauranga Petanque club in Mount Maunganui. Come and support our locals as they compete with the best from around New Zealand.

The Kiribati National League NZ are holding a tournament at Trustpower Baypark all weekend. Come and watch volleyball and basketball games and support the players. More information here.

The Sunday Mount Farmers Market is open with live music, fresh fruit and vegetables, artisan products including croissants, pastries, crepes and plenty in Mount Maunganui Mainstreet, from 9am – 1pm.

Motorsport Bay of Plenty are holding a PF Automotive Day/Night Gravel Sprint event at TECT Park from 12pm – 9.30pm.

It's inflatable madness at Otumoetai Pool today. Have you got what it takes to cross the giant inflatable in one run? Test your ninja warrior skills every day of the school holidays. Entry is $6.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

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

Kobe Jennings, 5, winner of the ‘Innovative Use of Art Materials' award with his ‘Insect and Bird House'. Photo: John Borren.

Take a walk through Tauranga Art Gallery and view the many exhibitions on display there this week, including the entries in the Acorn Foundation Youth Art Awards. The gallery, in Willow St, is open from 10am - 4pm.

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

Enjoy workshops at ReMaker, with the community of makers, located at Our Place in Willow St. 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.

The Anzacs. Photo: Supplied.

The Anzacs are playing at Jack Dusty's Ale House from 3pm today. Come and hear Colin Williams and Ian Taylor, a duo who played acoustic guitar and sing. No cover charge.

Today Anzac Day Civic services will also be held, as follows:

Te Puke Civic Service – Te Puke War Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke

• • March to War Memorial Hall at 9.50am
• • 10am start

Pongaroa Anzac Commemoration

• Pongaroa Community Hall, Paengaroa.
• Meet at 11.45am outside the hotel. March to the War Memorial at noon. Commemoration from 12pm – 2pm.

Waihi Beach Civic Service

• • Waihi Beach RSA, 99 Beach Road
• • 9:30am start

Papamoa Civic Memorial Service

11.45am to 1pm, Papamoa Memorial, Stella Place beach car park, Papamoa Beach Road

Papamoa Civic Memorial Parade timetable:

• • 11.45am: Assemble on the grass down from Papamoa cenotaph – near Papamoa Pony Club
• • 11.55am: March off
• • 12pm: Service begins

Pyes Pa Remembrance Service

11am at Pyes Pa Cemetery, 403 Pyes Pa Road

The Lion and Tusk Museum Service

Museum open from 10am, 14 Portside Drive, Mount Maunganui

• • 12:45pm: March to the museum
• • Service begins once marchers arrive

Mount Maunganui Civic Memorial Service

9.15am – 10.30am at Mount Maunganui Cenotaph, Marine Parade (opposite Mount Drury)

Mount Maunganui Civic Memorial Parade timetable:

• • 9.15am – assemble at Mt Drury
• • 9.25am – march off
• • 9.30am – service begins

Tauranga Civic Memorial Service

8.45am to 10.30am, Tauranga Memorial Park, Eleventh Avenue

Tauranga Civic Memorial Service parade timetable:

• • 8.45am – assemble on the grass beside Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre
• • 8.55am – march off
• • 9.am – service begins

What else is on today?

ANZAC Day Cemetery Service
At Pyes Pa Cemetery, Pyes Pa Rd at 11am. Ph 07 578 9654 ANZAC breakfast available at Oak Tree Restaurant. Entertainment 11am-2:30pm at Tga RSA Clubrooms.

ANZAC Day Civic Service
Assemble at Memorial Park at 8:45am. Service commences at 9am. Park & ride from Tauranga RSA available at 8am. Ph 07 578 9654. ANZAC breakfast available at Oak Tree Restaurant. Entertainment 11am-2:30pm at Tga RSA Clubrooms.

ANZAC Day Programme
At Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd, Assemble at 5:45am. Service at Cenotaph at 6am. Bring own torch. At Memorial Park, 8:45am. Service commences at 9am. Park & ride from Tauranga RSA available at 8am. Ph 07 578 9654 Cemetery Service at Pyes Pa Cemetery, Pyes Pa Rd, 11am. ANZAC breakfast available at Oak Tree Restaurant. Entertainment 11am-2:30pm at Tga RSA Clubrooms.

Bible Seminar
1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Lessons from the life of Jesus for us. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

Enjoy Travel?
Friendship Force meets third Sunday monthly. Home hosting in NZ & overseas. Noumea, Melbourne in 2022. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Diane 027 249 9859

Golf Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121

Healing Optimal EFT
Learn how to heal your mind & body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e-booklet describes this proven process. https://www.emofree.com/unseen-therapist Text 0210 274 2502

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

Maketu Market
3rd & 5th Sunday of month. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685

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

Mount Art Exhibition Sale
Mount Surf Club, Main Beach, 9-4pm. Paintings, cards for sale, artist in residence. Cash & carry. Ph Trish 021 114 8496

Our Pinocchio
Dancers from age 2 grace the stage with amazing costumes, props & scenery. Based on the famous story but with a special twist! Baycourt 1pm

Papamoa Country Music Club
Gordon Spratt Reserve, 1pm. Come to listen & enjoy. Afternoon tea included.

Papamoa Farmers Market
Connecting our community with local produce. Rain, hail or shine, it will be on! At Redefined, 58 Ashley Pl, Papamoa

Quakers In Tauranga
All welcome to join mostly silent meeting exploring the spiritual experience of each person. 10am, 233 Cameron Rd. Ph 07 543 3101

Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays & Thursdays 1-3:30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing 'Electron” radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Soul Food For You
Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy. Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music. Held last Sunday of month. All welcome. Ph 543 0434

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

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