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 fine day with southeasterlies developing in the morning.

It's a two-layer clothing day with an expected high of 16 degrees, and an overnight low of 3 degrees. High tide is at 9.47am and low ide is at 3.49pm. Sunset is at 5.32pm.

What's on today?

Head along to Mount Maunganui Main Beach to see the giant 18-metre-wide light therapy sun sculpture titled 'Second Sun'. This will be at the beach until Sunday evening. Lights turn off at 8.30pm tonight and will be back on again Sunday morning at 5.30am.

Keen to view art from developing artsts? Go to The Peoples Gallery - Toi Ka Rere, Tauranga Historic Village to see an exhibition by the Senior Visual Arts students (Years 11-13) from Aquinas College. The students have produced over 50 artworks for their portfolios and take great pride in presenting them to the public in this wonderful space.This is the exploration of a range of art-making genres: photography, painting, design and sculpture. The exhibition is a sample of the artwork that the students have created this year.  The work is on display in The People's Gallery - Toi ka rere until August 12, open 10am-3pm Monday to Saturday.

The Little Big Markets Rack Sale. Photo: Supplied.

The Little Big Markets Rack Sale is happening today from 9am - 2pm at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui. This is a great opportunity to buy and sell pre-loved items! It's as easy as renting a rack for only $20, no need to do the set up, they've got you covered. A fun way to sell your old items and make room for new ones.

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

.Tauranga Art Gallery in Willow St. Photo: Supplied.

Take a walk through Tauranga Art Gallery and view the many exhibitions on display there this week. 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

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

Association Croquet
Mon, Wed, Sat at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9293

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 2848762, Andrea 021 1330313

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. All welcome. Otumoetai Primary 10am, Youtube Live@10am, FaceBookLive @11am. Joel 021 768 043 info@bethel.org.nz

BOULES - PETANQUE!
Tauranga BOP Club Tawa St. Social + competitive play. Boules available. New players welcome. Phone Ray - 027 756 3565 - for times, further details.

Free Weekly Community Meals
Every Thursday 11:30am to 1pm.Every Saturday 4:30pm to 6pm.45 Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Provided by Under the Stars, a registered charity. Showers/toiletries/clothing also available.Buzzycuts Barber onsite Thursday fortnightly.

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

Papamoa Hills Night Walk
Join us for a magical night walk under the stars to support people facing a breast cancer diagnosis in our community.Get your tickets online www.breastcancerbop.org.nz/fundraising

St Stephens Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles. Please wear a mask. Cnr of Brookfield and Highmore Terrace.

Taijiquan and Qigong
Sat & Wed 9 am free Taiji / Qigong group. Kulim Park on beach by big rock/playground. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

Tauranga Civic Choir
Musical Mosaic Concert with Civic Choir plus Boy's and Girl's College groups at St.Peter's Church, Spring St, Tauranga. Saturday 5th August 4pm. $20 at door.

Tauranga RSA Club Night
Friday & Saturday from 4pm Members draw, raffles, etc. All welcome 07 578 9654

Tauranga Social Dance Club
Sequence Dancing Sat 8th July Wesley Church Hall 100 13th Ave 7-10pm $7 incl supper plus raffles All welcome Ph Jan 5763455