Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa.

The MetService advise that the day starts off fine for the Bay of Plenty, but will become cloudy in the afternoon, with occasional light rain from the evening. Northerlies will also be developing in the afternoon.

A strong wind watch is in place for Sunday, for Northland to north Taranaki, including the Coromandel Peninsula, the Bay of Plenty and the central North island high country. The MetService advises that northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.

A heavy rain watch is also in place for Sunday for the ranges of Eastern Bay of Plenty with a period of heavy rain expected. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria.

It's a three-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 19 degrees, and an overnight low of 14 degrees. Low tide is at 8.09am and high tide is at 2.43pm. Sunset is at 6.15pm.

What's on today?

Katikati Lions have their mammoth monthly garage sale this morning from 8am – 11am at the containers behind the Caltex service station, Main Rd, Katikati. Come find lounge Suites, beds, furniture, electrical/household goods and much more.

Sara Laing, Alyssa Reed and Jackie Paine getting ready for today's launch and open day

Come along to the party and open day at Our Place, Willow St, Tauranga today with the launch of Re:Makers. Our Place is becoming a ‘community of makers' with the Re:Maker space opening from 10am – 10pm. There will be live music, and more – check here for more details

Greerton Hall Market

Head down to the Greerton Hall Market which runs until noon at the Greerton Community Hall. Enjoy fresh regional produce and crafts.

The Little Big Markets also have a market today at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui from 9am – 2pm. There will be live music and food.

Volcanix v Taranaki in 2019

Come along to the Volcanix home game against Taranaki with kickoff at at 2pm,. It'll be an awesome day of women's rugby with the U18 Girls Premiership and Championship 10-aside finals playing as the curtain raiser games. Entry is free with food trucks on site. If you can't make it to the game, it will also be live-streamed on Facebook.

Western Bay Junior Rugby games are on today

Western Bay Junior Rugby has a full day ahead with the Under 13, Under 12, Under 11, Under 10, Under 9, Under 8, Under 7, and Under 6 teams playing at Dunderdale Park, Murray Salt Stadium, Tauranga Domain, Maramatanga Park, Te Ariki Park, Paengaroa Domain and Blake Park. Come support your local community rugby teams. The Bay of Plenty Rugby draw is available here. Central Bay and Eastern Bay Junior Rugby also has a full morning.

Wharf St archeology finds on display at Tauranga Library

Visit Tauranga City Library from 9.30am – 4pm to see archaeological finds from 107 Wharf St that illustrate fascinating phases of the Tauranga's history from Maori to British Imperial troops to colonial settlement. Click here for more information

Diana Bomford, Tony Fraser and Hugh Bomford at the Lion and Tusk Museum at Mount Maunganui

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

Bronz Cross with his hoe at the 'This is Us - he waka eke noa' exhibition

‘This is Us – he waka eke noa' – the exhibition that is the culmination of this project is being held at The Incubator today, and is open from 10am – 3pm. Come along to this interactive exhibition of designed hoe (paddles) and stories by those who participated in the ‘This is Us – he waka eke noa' workshops. More here

The Tauranga Girls College Expo ‘Artful Wahine' is open today in The People's Gallery at The Historic Village in 17^th Ave from 10am – 3pm. This exhibition showcases work from the college's art students.

The Incubator

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.

What else is on today?

A Course In Miracles
Are you stuck in past grievances & resentments? Get over it! Free internet forgiveness workshop that transforms your thinking from fear to Love. https://jenniferhadley.com/how-get-over-it Txt 0210 274 2502

Archery At Graham Park
All ages & experience levels welcome. Book an introductory class at www.taurangaarchers.com

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

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

Bay Artisans Market
10am-2pm Papamoa Community Centre. Handmade arts & crafts by local artists.

Bay Singles Social Club
Join a bunch of over 50 years young singles for dinners, pot-lucks, lunches, occasional outings. Mostly weekends. Give us a go! Ph Jonathan 572 2091

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. Setup 7am onwards. Single site $5, double $10. Ph Shirley 577 1116

Chair Up Upholstery Workshop
Learn upholstery for beginners? Cover a footstool/chair, from $145 depending on project. Today 10am-4:30pm or 17th Oct, The Artery, Historic Village. Book@www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Classic Motorcycle Coffee Meet
Talk classic motorbikes, rides & support. Bring your bike out for the trip. 10-11am at Four14 Espresso, 414 Pyes Pa Rd. Don 027 241 3595

Coin & Stamp Fair
Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave, 9-3pm. Buying, selling & valuations. Dealers & local club present. All numismatic (coins, banknotes, tokens, medals) enquiries welcome.

Cold Wax Painting Workshop
Cool way to paint. Use wax with photography, mixed media. $79, 4th Oct & 1st Nov. 9am-12pm The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Deep Blue Do
Steampunk Tauranga fundraiser for Prostate Cancer. Dress splendid in blue. Tonight at Tauranga Yacht Club. Shabang playing live! Tickets $30 from slurps@kinect.co.nz

Freaky Meat Concert
Beat poet Hollands narratives of life, travels, experiences & people over atmospheric soundscapes. 3rd Oct 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz

Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Club days, Thursday 4:30-6pm for intermediate/college ages. Saturday 9am for 5-8 years, 10am for 9-12 years. Ph Graeme 0274 520 600

Greerton Hall Market
Last Saturday of month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www.facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

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

Katikati Lions Garage Sale
8-11am Containers behind Caltex service station, Main Rd. Lounge Suites, beds, furniture, electrical/household goods & much more. Ph Trevor 027 488 1238

LOL Laughter Wellness
Yay, we're back! Come & laugh away the Covid blues with us. Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair. 11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com. No experience required.

Nancy Tschetner SoloExhibition
Connection to nature by Nancy Tschetner. Artworks created from NZ sand. 5-7pm. Runs until 10 Oct in CBD Tauranga. www.theartloungenz.com

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

Our Little Mermaid
With dancers aged 1-17, this is a dance school production like no other! 1pm & 5pm at Baycourt. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for ticket info.

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

Papamoa Tennis Club
We play Sat 2-4 pm, Tue 9-11am, Wed 4-6pm, Fri 9-11am. Play tennis with us. All welcome.

St Georges Art Show
St Georges Gate Pa with Awhina House, Gala night Fri 9th Oct 7-9:30pm $25 & Sat 10th 10am-3pm Koha Tickets admin.gatepa@waiapu.com or Eventfinda

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

Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Last Sat of month at Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St West 1:30pm. Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Scottish Soc Sequence
Dance, Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave. 7:30pm $7 incl supper, raffle & warm welcome. Ph Lucy 07 218 1318

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club
Friendly club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, facebook.com/taurangasynchroNZ, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz

U3A Tauranga, Beachside
Public invite to General Meeting Tues 6th Oct 11am Papamoa Recreation Ctr, Alice Way. Guest Speaker: Prof Chris Battershill, BOP Coastal Science. Details: u3atauranga@kiwi.nz

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