Good morning and welcome to a wintery Saturday. Morena koutou katoa. Kia pai te ra ki nga hoa me nga whanau.

There is a fine day ahead with light winds.

It's a three-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 13 degrees around 2pm, and an overnight low of 3 degrees. Low tide is at 9.26am and high tide is at 3.56pm. Sunset is at 5.41pm.

What's on today?

Postponements and cancellations:

The Olympic Pride event which was to be held today in downtown Tauranga has been postponed, with the new date to be confirmed.

Taste Tauranga has been temporarily postponed. Click here for more information.

The Tauranga militaria show that was planned to be held this week in Greerton has been cancelled.

The Little Big Markets in Papamoa has been cancelled today.

Community rugby has had some changes announced for games today. Some matches have been cancelled and some will continue with strict level 2 restrictions in place. Click here for the complete update.

Events going online:

The Loserpalooza for Lifeline Telethon 2020 is now an online event, and will be streaming live from the Hop House from 2pm – 11.30pm. The Live Stream Link will be posted on their Facebook page at 1.55pm.

At The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga Historic Village, there are many exhibitions, workshops and events happening daily. For more information click here. Exhibition hours are 10am – 2.30pm.

Dave Henderson and Trevor Braunias will be bringing a mix of jazz, blues and cool tunes this evening at The Barrel Room from7pm – 10pm.

What else is on today?

Association Croquet
At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Mon, Wed, Sat at 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate the Sabbath (Sat) as Yeshua (Jesus) & all believers did. All welcome. 10am, Otumoetai Primary Hall or Zoom 599-965-041. Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 BethEl.org.nz

BOP Tall People Club
People taller than 5''8 (178cm) who live in BOP please join our new social club & Facebook group. Ph 0210 226 2619

Car Boot Sale
Greerton Village School 151 Greerton Rd. Buyers free. Sellers, single site $5, double $10. 7:30am-12. Ph Shirley 577 1116 [email protected]

Deep Blue Do
Steampunk Tauranga fundraiser for Prostate Cancer. Dress splendid in blue. Sat 26th Sep, Tauranga Yacht Club. Shabang playing live! Tickets $30 from [email protected]

Freaky Meat Concert
Dynamic, innovative act using jazz, funk & rock with beat-speak poetry. 3rd Oct 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz

Home Land Sea Tour
Matiu te Huki. Sacred stance through Maori Voice. Haka, hongi, story, song. Interactive workshop.12th Sept 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz

Indian Classical Music Workshop
Kutu Mukherjee's semi-classical music class. A wonderful rich culture passionately taught. Try it! 10am, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz

Jahvis Stantiall concert
Young emerging musician. Innovative rock with a sense of fun. Check it out! 5th Sept 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz

Jigsaw Library
10am-12. Variety of 500 puzzles. Hire Charge: 50c under 1000pcs, $1 for 1000+pcs. St Stephens Jigsaw Library, cnr Highmore & Brookfield Tce

LOL Laughter Wellness
Come & laugh away the Covid blues. 11-11:45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email [email protected]. All welcome. Koha

Mount Country Music
2nd Saturday monthly 1-4pm Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Main Rd, Mt. Mostly country, good backing band. Ph Dick 027 493 8458

Omokoroa Bowling Club
Sat & Tues 12:30-4pm, 30 Hamurana Rd, $5. Beginners & visitors welcome. Ph 021 255 6415

Papamoa Radio Control Yachts
DF65s sailing daily, pond behind Monterey key 1-3pm. All welcome. Ph Dusty 021 076 1252

Petanque
At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St every Tues & Sat, 1pm. Boules & coaching available. Ph/txt Maryan 022 070 8200 [email protected]

Prayers For NZ/Life
Prayers affirming dignity of life from conception to natural end & for NZ. 3pm St Mary's Church 1st Ave/Cameron Rd & St Joseph's TePuna. All welcome.

Tauranga Farmers Market
7:45am-12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods.

Tauranga Floral Art Group
Monthly meeting, competition & workshops. Baptist Church Hall, Tauranga. 9:30am. New members welcome. Ph Sue 021 121 4928

TePuke Country Music Club
AGM 11:30am, followed by country music day 1-4pm, Te Puke Citz & RSA Club. Please note change of day! Ph Gayle 5738255

Triumph & Tribulation
BOP Symphonia's classical orchestral concert with trombone soloist Joe Thomas. 2:30pm, Holy Trinity Church. No ticket needed, donate what you can afford.

Under the Stars
Community meals for the homeless & needy. Thurs 12-1:30pm & Sat 5-6pm. 45 Cliff Rd. Also accepting food donations. Ph Laura 027 555 2872

We Will Ride Fast
Contemporary alternative music including projected visuals. Dance beats, funky guitars, passionate vocals. Awesome! 29 Aug 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz

Welcome Bay Worship
Church of God's Love (7th Day) 10:30am using WBCC premises opposite primary school. All welcome. www.churchofgodslove.com

Well-being for Women NZ
You're invited to join a conversation on the health & well-being of women today. 12:30-3pm. Ph Ingrid 021 952 690