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

The MetService is forecasting a fine day with southeasterlies dying out in the afternoon.

It's a one-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 21 degrees, and an overnight low of 12 degrees. High tide is at 12.38pm and low tide at 6.46pm. Sunset is at 7.06pm.

What's on today?

The National Jazz Festival at various locations. Head downtown today for the Vintage Car Parade at 11am followed by the downtown Jazz Carnival.

The Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club Centennial Celebrations are taking place at Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point until Sunday April 4.

Many swimmers are competing in five categories of the Generation Homes The Mount Swim at Mt Maunganui Beach this morning.

Tonight there will be the Speedway Season Finale Fireworks at Trustpower Baypark Speedway.

Event road closure: to accommodate stages along the street for the Jazz Festival, a road closure will be in place along The Strand and on Hamilton and Wharf Streets (between The Strand and Willow Street) until 9pm, Sunday April 4. See map.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

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

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

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?

Love, Linda
Theatrical & musical show featuring some of Cole Porter's best loved songs. One-woman show candidly recounts, through song & story, her journey with Cole Porter. Baycourt 6pm. www.baycourt.co.nz for tickets.

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 Text 0210 274 2502

Andrew Fagan Concert
Ex Mockers Fagan and The People performing his laconic social commentary classics. 10th April 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book@www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Art Cold Wax Workshops
New art medium in NZ. Very popular overseas. Workshops at The Artery, Historic Village. Email kiwisuemac@gmail.com

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

Association Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Bay Singles Social Group
Join a bunch of over 50s young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313

Beth-El Messianic Family
Jews & Gentiles celebrating Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). He is returning. Be ready. You are welcome. Shabbat Shalom Otumoetai Primary @ 10am. Ph Joel 021 768 043

Invitation To Meditate
Follow your own meditation practice with friends in 1 hour of silence. 10am-12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Refreshments. All welcome. Txt 0210 274 2502

Jigsaw Library St Stephens
St Stephen's church, Highmore Tce 10am-12pm. Choose from 500 puzzles. Hire for 50c or $1, for 2 weeks

LOL Laughter Wellness
We don't laugh because we're happy, we're happy because we laugh! Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, 11-11:45am. No experience required. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start 1.30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 0275771818 a/hrs.

Play Petanque
Join us for serious fun, Sat 1-4pm, Tues 1-4pm & Thurs 11am. Equipment supplied, 45 Kawaka St, Mt. Ph 022 070 8200

Struggling with Debt?
Free help to anyone in need, through our debt counseling team. A sustainable solution and real hope for the future. Ph Free 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org

Synchronised Swimming
Friendly synchronised swimming club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz, Facebook: @taurangasynchroNZ

Tauranga Farmers Market
7:45-12pm at Tauranga Primary School, 31 5th Ave. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers. Support local.

Tauranga Social Dance
7-10pm, Baptist Church 13th Ave, every 2nd Saturday of month. Ph Jan 576 3455

Te Puke Toy Library
Come check us out & hire some great toys to keep your kids busy! Wed 10am-1pm, Thurs 2:30pm-4:30pm, Fri 10am-1pm. Also Friday Playgroup 10am-12 & Sat 10am-1.

The Sociables
A group of males & females in their 30s/40s/50s that meet to participate in events, dining out or bushwalks. Ph 022 012 0376

To Phil Broadhurst with Love
Join Phil's wife Julie Mason as she leads Kim Paterson, Brian Smith, Alberto Santarelli & Frank Gibson in performing Phil's favourite standards. Baycourt 8pm. www.baycourt.co.nz for tickets