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 cloud increasing in the afternoon and the chance of a shower from the evening. Southeasterlies will be easing in the afternoon.

It's a three-layer clothing day with an expected high of 18 degrees, and an overnight low of 11 degrees. Low tide is at 10.05am and high tide is at 4.25pm. Sunset is at 5.09pm.

What's on today?
 

Head along to Greerton Library on Saturday, May 24 from 10am - 11am and enjoy 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, and interactive stories/picture books in a calm environment, followed by 20 minutes of Sensory Play.  Sensory Storytime is designed for those who are neurodivergent but is open to all.  While it is free, registration is required. Please click here for more information

Youth Fest 2025 is on today from 1pm - 4pm on the Tauranga Waterfront. Photo/Supplied.

Youth Fest 2025 is on today from 1pm - 4pm on the Tauranga Waterfront.  This is a high-energy celebration of young people—created by youth, for everyone. Brought to you by Youth Voices Action, this Tauranga event brings young people together to connect, showcase their talents, and bring the community to life. It’s all about fun, creativity, and getting involved. All ages welcome.

From live bands to buzzing entrepreneur stalls—every part of YouthFest is proudly youth-led. Check out giveaways, music, entertainers, activations, entrepreneur stalls, spot prizes, sports, games and food trucks. 

Youth Fest 2025 is on today from 1pm - 4pm on the Tauranga Waterfront. Photo/Supplied.

Katikati Lions are holding their garage sale in the containers behind Caltex in Katikati this morning from 9am - 12pm. Photo: John Borren

Katikati Lions are holding their popular monthly garage sale behind Caltex in Katikati this morning from 9am - 12pm. Come and support the garage sale, where funds are turned back into the local community by the Lions club. 

Satelittle Sessions is on from 6.30pm - 9.30pm at 16th Avenue Theatre.

Satellite Sessions returns to 16th Avenue Theatre with a stellar lineup of curated artists playing short sets of their very best material. For four years Satellite Sessions has been putting on intimate shows, showcasing fantastic artists from the Bay of Plenty and beyond.

Matty and The Buxtones are a Tauranga seven piece indie funk band. Amelia McNabb is a Kiwi/Scottish pop artist and songwriter, based in Tauranga. Originating from Argentina, Drosan are motivated by a desire to carve their own musical path. Camila Lenhart is a soulful solo act with a magically smooth skill for creating looped guitar, percussion and violin soundscapes with her gorgeous voice soaring on the top inspired by her Brazilian roots and other textures from around the world. For more information on the Satellite Sessions click here

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?

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