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 partly cloudy day with the chance of a shower from the afternoon, and northeasterlies.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 23 degrees, and an overnight low of 14 degrees. High tide is at 11.20am and low tide is at 5.29pm. Sunset is at 8.38pm.

What's on today?

A Goodyear Corsair (ZK-COR) in action.

Head along to Classic Flyers at Mount Maunganui for the Classic Flyers Aero Day. Classic Flyers is showcasing rare and impressive aircraft, with air and ground displays. Gates open at 9.30am with event access on Seawind Lane between Bunnings and Classic Flyers Cafe.  Come for air displays, joy rides, car clubs, delicious food and more. Plus, Air Chatham will be showcasing their iconic DC-3 aircraft, offering scenic flights. For more information click here

2025 Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport

The 2025 Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport is aimed at celebrating active lifestyles, fitness and fun at Mount Maunganui today. Events include Tauranga Half, AquaBike, and the Waitoa Mount Festival Half Marathon.  

Elite athletes will be competing in this multisport festival alongside weekend warriors.

A cyclist on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Rd. Photo / Hamish Collie

Today's Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half brings a strong field of multisport athletes to the start line at Mount Maunganui’s Pilot Bay, including the defending champs.

Residents are advised to plan ahead to avoid travel delays in Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui.  Several road closures will be in place and the Pilot Bay Boat Ramp will be closed for most of the day:

-Salisbury Ave (up to Victoria Rd), Salisbury Wharf Carpark, and The Mall (from Prince Ave to Salisbury Ave) closed from 6am Friday, January 17 to 9pm on Saturday.

-The Mall, Adams Ave, Marine Parade, and Pilot Bay Boat Ramp are closed from 4.30am to 5pm, on Saturday.

-Oceanbeach Rd, Yale St, Omanu Way, Maranui St, Pāpāmoa Beach Rd (up to Parton Rd) will be closed from 4.30am to 1pm on Saturday.

-A lane closure on Parton Rd (from Papamoa Beach Rd to Tara Rd) from 5.30am to 1pm on Saturday.

-The Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Rd (TEL) eastbound lanes between Domain Rd and the Paengaroa Roundabout will be closed for the cycle leg of the event from 5.30am to 1pm on Saturday. The alternative route for people driving eastbound during this time will be via Te Puke Highway. Westbound lanes will remain open under usual operation.

Road closure map. Photo / Tauranga City Council.

Tauranga Historic Village

Get ready for a delightful blend of crafts, fresh produce, live music, community vibes, diverse products, and mouthwatering food at the Destination Market at Tauranga Historic Village.

A stallholder at the Destination Market at Tauranga Historic Village. Photo/Supplied.

Experience the charm of the Historic Village at 17th Ave, Tauranga while exploring unique finds and enjoying a vibrant atmosphere with friends and family. The market runs from 9am - 1pm with plenty of frehs produce, delicious food, unique handcrafted goods, gifts and treasures. For more information click here

Do you love art?  Check out the Lovers of Art Summer Exhibition at The Peoples Gallery at Tauranga Historic Village. Come and see work by six local artisans - 'Alison', Deidre Callaghan, Jo Hamilton Weir, Liam Aitkens, Lois Parish Evans, and Sue MacDougall.  This exhibition which opened on December 21, will run until January 17. 

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

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

Bay Singles Social Group
Join a bunch of over 50's young singles. Weekend dinner's, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313

Tauranga Model Aircraft Club
Interested in flying model planes? Join us every weekend at TECT Park weather permitting between 10-3pm. Beginners welcome. Directions & webcam on our website www.taurangamodelfly.org

Tauranga Senor Citizens Club
Indoor Bowls. Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 12.45 am start. 50+ and over. Afternoon tea is provided. 14 Norris Street (behind Pacnsave) Phone carol 022 639 2411