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

MetService are forecasting a fine day with light winds and daytime breezes

It's a one-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 25 degrees, and an overnight low of 18 degrees. Low tide is at 12.01pm and high tide is at 6.13pm. Sunset is at 8.30pm.

What's on today?

There will be an exhibition opening at Black Walnut, 87 Old Highyway Road in Pahoia from 12pm - 5pm. The exhibition, titled 'Incidental Art' will be showcasing work by potter Sophie Evans, ceramics artist Suzy Kietzmann and visual artist Jacki Barklie. For more information click here

Animalistic Ceramics by Elizabeth Haider. Photo: Supplied.

If you're into more art, there is an exhibition 'Animalistic Ceramics' by Elizabeth Haider at The Incubator Creative Hub, Tauranga Historic Village, open today from 10am - 4pm.

Dinner in the Park at Matua Park. Photo: Supplied.

It's time for Dinner in the Park, at Matua Park this evening from 5.30pm - 8.30pm. Come and enjoy some ambient beats with regular Musicians and Bands ensuring feet will be tapping and heads bobbing while the whole family enjoy their restaurant quality meal

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.

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.

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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?

Golf Croquet
Sun, Tues, & Thurs at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 8.30am for 9am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Nev 07 575 5121

Papamoa Hills History Walk
Stories of Maori settlement along the coastline from Tauranga harbour to Whakatane. Amazing views and gripping korero. 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

TAGTEAM v2 Group Exhibition
The Peoples Gallery (Historic Village,Tauranga) welcomes TAGTEAM - a group of Artists whose practices are wide and varied. 21st January-14th February, 10am-3pm weekdays,10am-2pm weekends. [email protected]

Yunus Haider: Retrospective Exhibition
The Incubator Gallery (Historic Village) welcomes Yunus Haider. Artist's work includes early metalwork, bronzes, ceramics, and drawings. 21st January-14th February, 9am-4pm weekdays, 10am-2pm weekends. [email protected]