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 light winds then northwesterlies from the afternoon..

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 25 degrees, and an overnight low of 13 degrees. Low tide is at 7.22am and high tide is at 1.30pm. Sunset is at 7.25pm.

What's on today?

Tauranga Multicultural Festival at Tauranga Historic Village

The Tauranga Multicultural Festival is on today at the Tauranga Historic Village, offering a vibrant celebration of the region’s diverse cultures. Photo: Supplied.

Now in its 26th year, the Tauranga Multicultural Festival is an iconic event in the Bay of Plenty’s cultural calendar, promising an exciting day at Tauranga Historic Village.  Entry to the festival which runs from 10am – 5pm, is by gold coin donation. For more information, visit Facebook and search for Tauranga Multicultural Festival 2025

Tauranga Street Art Festival

Tauranga streets are bursting into colour as the Tauranga Street Art Festival transforms blank walls into breath taking murals from March 21-23. The free, family friendly festival sees five prominent local and out of town artists painting large-scale artworks on five blank walls over three days. Art trail maps are available, and the community are encouraged to walk between sites and witness the murals come to life.

Five artists will be painting five large-scale artworks today and tomorrow. Photo/Supplied.

Beyond the large-scale murals, today Saturday, March 22, festivalgoers can enjoy interactive artist talks and supporting entertainment throughout the city centre. Enjoy roving performers, giant bubbles, live music with Tauranga Samba band, and check out local 3D artist Jamie Harkins creating an epic 3D chalk masterpiece. Full event details and map at whatsontauranga.co.nz/streetartfest.

Katikati Lions Garage Sale

Katikati Lions are holding their popular monthly garage sale from 9am – 11am at the containers behind Caltex in Katikati. Come along, find lounge suits, beds and household goods while supporting local organisations.

Tauranga Militaria Show

Take a trip down memory lane, or see something you’ve never set your eyes on before at the 2025 Tauranga Militaria Show this Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23. Show organiser Dave Cross said there will be exhibits that will excite budding or long-standing collectors alike – or anyone with an interest in historical military pieces.

The Tauranga Militaria Show is in Greerton Hall from 9am-4pm today, and 10am-3pm tomorrow. Entry is $10 each, and children under-12 can enter for free but they must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Association Croquet
On Sat, Mon, & Wed. 9.15am for 9.30am start at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph. Peter 07 5749232

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

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. All welcome. Lifezone -7-Oaklane-Judea-Tauranga 10am or Youtube Live @10am Joel 021768043 info@bethel.org.nz

St Stephen's Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles. Cnr of Brookfield and Highmore Terrace.

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