Good morning SunLive readers, and welcome to winter.

Can you believe half the year is over already? Time is the one thing we can never get any more of.

So it pays to spend it wisely. And today you can, with some fun, free events inspired by Matariki.

This afternoon hundreds of kites will fill the skies at Fergusson Park for the annual Matariki Kite Day. There will be a range of designs on show, from simple sled kites to impressive animal creations. Head down to Fergusson Park between 12pm and 4pm to catch a glimpse.

At the Historic Village, Whare Thompson will be giving a Maori wood carving demonstration. Whare will show carvings that he uses to demonstrate different wood carving techniques using adze and chisels. This may involve the moulding of figures and surface patterns. People are more than welcome to ask questions. He'll be down opposite The Incubator between 8am and 4pm.

Check out some of the other events on below:

WHAT'S ON – Sunday, June 4:

A Course In Miracles

Join us for a spirited discussion on the application of Miracle principles. Backbenches Room, Grindz Cafe, 50 First Ave 12.30 coffee & chat. 1pm Presentation. Discussion Topic: Discover your Soul's Purpose. Free. [email protected]

Bethlehem Lions Market

Held 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 12pm. Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf [email protected]

Bible Seminars

Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: 'God saves when man can't.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

BOP Model Powerboat Club Race Day

RC Powerboat racing at Taurikura Drive, Lakes Industrial area, opp Marsh Transport 10am - 3pm. Peter 021 190 1899

Farmers Market

In the Phoenix Car Park middle of Mount Mainstreet. Come and enjoy the atmosphere. 9-1.

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Centre The Psychic Cafe

Bringing you over 25 of the Bay's top Psychics, Healers & Spiritualists in a 'cafe” style environment. One-time only fee of $10 & from then on Free. Greerton Community Hall, Greerton Doors open 6.45pm. Also Special Speaker Terrence from Crystal Phoenix! 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz

Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc

Guest Speaker - Hot Guy Psychic / Medium. Raffle, Supper & free healing Members $3 Non Members $5. Senior Citizen Hall 14 Norris St 7pm.

Tauranga Historical Society

Monthly meeting, all welcome. Speaker, Shirley Arabin, ‘For glory & a farm: militia settlement at The Lakes'. 233 Cameron Road, 2pm, $2 entry,

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Society

Listen to or play the Organ EL900, or the Clavinova 405. Meets at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane 1.30pm. Ph June 574 2204.