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

MetService forecasts occasional showers, clearing this evening but remaining partly cloudy. Westerlies.

It's a two-layer day with an expected high of 16 degrees and an overnight low of 8 degrees. High tide is at 8.26am and low tide is at 14.33pm. Sunset is at 5.06pm.

What's on today?

Head to the Whānau Weekend on the Waterfront Kids Market at 109 The Strand. This free, family-friendly event features youth-led market stalls, food trucks, face painting, weaving workshops, backyard games, sports activities, and live entertainment — all in honour of Matariki. It's a hands-on, joyful experience for tamariki and whānau alike.

Overload 5

 Prepare for a seismic night of rock and metal as Overload 5 storms Totara Street. Photo/ file

Get ready to throw horns and bang heads — Overload 5 is back, bringing Bay of Plenty’s loudest tribute festival to Totara Street this June. With six powerhouse acts channelling rock and metal legends like Slipknot, The Prodigy, System of a Down, Metallica, and more, this is a night built for true fans of chaos, riffs, and nostalgia. Kicking off at 5pm, the lineup includes Kaosis, The Feeders, The Firestarters, Megadeth (tribute), Tonedown, and Brews Brothers — each bringing their own high-octane homage to the stage. More than just music, Overload 5 is raising funds for Women’s Refuge, supporting vital services for survivors of domestic violence. Tickets from $20 are on sale now at railtix.net and totarastreet.co.nz.

Poi making

 This workshop is a great way to discover the art of poi, and practice rhythm and coordination skills. Photo / supplied

Celebrate Matariki with a fun and creative poi making workshop that brings a touch of the stars to your weekend. In this hands-on session, tamariki will design and craft their own constellation-inspired poi, while exploring rhythm, coordination, and the cultural art of poi.All materials are provided, and the workshop runs from 10.30am to 12.30pm as part of a series of free Saturday activities for kids in the city centre.

  Contemporary Māori artwork by Jordyn Elise Daniels. Photo / Supplied

Matariki art celebration at The Incubator

Discover the work of Jordyn Daniels, a contemporary Māori artist whose new exhibition opens at Okorore – Ngā Toi Māori – Whare Taonga Gallery and Studios on Saturday 14 June 2025 at 10am. A graduate of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Daniels holds a Diploma in Māori Weaving and a Bachelor in Māori Visual Art. Her paintings weave together customary and contemporary Māori art forms, drawing inspiration from mātauranga Māori, atua wāhine, whakapapa, and the natural world. Using natural and recycled materials, her work features traditional patterns such as kowhaiwhai, whakairo, tukutuku, and tāniko. Each piece reflects her commitment to cultural integrity while exploring new expressions of identity and connection.

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.

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

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?

ACIM HEALING CIRCLE
We gather at 8:50am -9:30 via zoom to pray for personal requests for the healing of minds and bodies. Email: miraclesnewzealand@gmail.com for the zoom link.

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

Flute & Piano Concert
Hear NZSO principal flautist Bridget Douglas and pianist Rachel Thomson Saturday 14 June 6pm @ Wesley Church 13th Avenue. Tickets contact Kathy stew.wilson@xtra.co.nz

Laughing Yoga, Arataki 10am
We engage in simple, playful excercises so that laughter becomes easy and accessible. Every Saturday, Arataki Community Centre. Phone Jude 021 02775901, lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Sing Music from Tinā
NZCF Workshop in Tauranga with music director of award-winning ensembles, David Squire. Perform iconic songs from the film Tinā,Sat 10 May 1-4pm! Register online NZCF.org.nz

Tauranga Senior Net
Open Day & Registration Tuesday 24th June 10am - 2pm Unit 70 Historic Village Tga. All Welcome taurangaseniornet.co.nz for more information or Ph. 021 277 1912