Good morning and welcome to Sunday. It's only six more sleeps until Christmas Day. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira.

MetService are forecasting a fine day with westerlies.

It's a one-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 26 degrees, and an overnight low of 14 degrees. Low tide is at 2.24pm and high tide is at 8.29pm. Sunset is at 8.36pm.

What's on today?

113 Annual Group Show at The People's Gallery at Tauranga Historic Village. Photo: Supplied.

The People's Gallery at Tauranga Historic Village is presenting '113' - the annual fundraising group show where all works are only $113 each. This exhibition is on until December 20 and runs from 10am - 3pm on weekdays and from 10am - 2pm on weekends.

With a sunny fine day ahead, it's looking like the perfect evening to have dinner in the park at Matua Park this evening from 5.30pm - 8.30pm, with the weekly artisan food market and live music.

The Tauranga Civic Choir will be singing at the Mount Farmers Market this morning, with Santa Claus also putting in an appearance there on Mount Mainstreet. The Mount Farmers Market is happening downtown the Mount from 8am - 12pm with fresh fruit and vegetables, herbs, salands, flowers, freshly baked bread and pastries, as well as an artisan product range of honey, kombucha, olive oil and more. Bring your dog down for a dog treat.

For more Christmas carol singing, head along to St Georges Anglican Church in Gate Pa, bringing your mask, blanket or chair for a celebration of carols from around the world, from 4pm - 5pm.

In Katikati Santa's Christmas Grotto is open today at The Arts Junction from 10am - 2pm. Admission is by a Wishing Well donation

Te Puke Anglican Church are hosting 'Carols on the Driveway' at 47 Jocelyn St from 5pm. Bring your mask, a can for foodbank, a hat and bottle of water.

The Papamoa Lions Market is on today at the Gordon Spratt Reserve, Papamoa from 8am - 12pm, and the Little Big Markets are at Coronation Park at Mount Maunganui, and open from 9am - 2pm.

In Welcome Bay, the Ngapeke Kakariki Market is being held at Kaiwha Road in Welcome Back from 1pm - 5pm. This local market features producers and suppliers of fresh sustainably grown and sourced food and products.

Pepi Toot Beach Express.

Pepi Toot is out and about today at Mount Maunganui. Leaving from outside Spongedrop Cafe in Salisbury Ave, the train takes in local views of both beaches as well as Mount Mainstreet. Pepi Toot operates from 10am - 2pm. Click here for more information

Doreen McNeill. Photo: Supplied.

Doreen McNeil's Expressions at The Incubator Creative Hub gallery runs until December 22. The gallery is open from 9am-4pm weekdays, and from 10am-2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

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

The Mission House at The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

Tauranga Art Gallery in Willow St. Photo: Supplied.

Take a walk through Tauranga Art Gallery and view the many exhibitions on display there this week. The gallery, in Willow St, is open from 10am - 4pm.

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. 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

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. Exhibition hours are 10am – 2.30pm.

What else is on today?

'Precocious Vessels' Ceramics Exhibition
The Incubator's brand new Pot House Gallery (Historic Village) welcomes Dominique Ford. Featuring pottery works inspired by sea creatures, germs, triffids & body parts. 1st-29th Dec, 10am-3pm(weekdays), 10am-2pm(weekends). [email protected]

113 Annual Group Show
The People's Gallery (Historic Village) presents 113- The annual fundraising group show where all works are only $113/each! 28th Nov-20th Dec, 10am-3pm(weekdays), 10am-2pm(weekends). [email protected]

Art on the Strand
Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am - 4pm. The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists

Croquet
Sun, Tues & Fri, 12:45 for 1pm start, at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633

Doreen McNeill's 'Expressions' Exhibition
The Incubator Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) welcomes Doreen McNeill. A collection of recent works and the launch of Doreen's second book 'Expressions -Close up'. 28th November-22nd December, 10am-3pm(Weekdays), 10am-2pm(Weekends). [email protected]

Golf Croquet
Sun, Tues & Thurs at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9:15 for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Nev 5755121

Māori History Walks
Experience our popular Maori history hkoi that retells stories of Maori settlement of Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty coastline. Book here: https://www.traveled.co.nz/upcoming-experiences

Quakers
Warm welcome to share your spiritual journey with group of friendly people. Tea, coffee, thoughtful conversation, silence and companionship. 10am-12noon. Cnr Cameron and Elizabeth. Ph 543 3101

Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm, at Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Radio Controlled Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Santa's Christmas Grotto
A magical Christmas journey. Be wowed by Christmas displays and take a photo with Santa. The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 07 549 1658