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

MetService is a fine day with southwesterlies dying out in the morning, and sea breezes developing in the early afternoon.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 24 degrees and an overnight low of 13 degrees. Low tide is at 8.48am and high tide is at 3.03pm. Sunset is at 7.46pm.

What's on today?

Immerse yourself in its divine energy and electrifying atmosphere at Holi Colour Splash. Photo / file

Holi Colour Splash: Experience the vibrant energy of Tauranga’s ninth annual Holi Colour Splash at Memorial Park on Saturday, 8 March, from 2–6 pm. Step into a whirlwind of dance, music, community spirit, and creativity as you celebrate this joyous festival. Indulge in delicious Indian street food, enjoy intricate Henna art, and be captivated by live dance performances and upbeat Holi music. With fun games for kids and a dance floor that promises non-stop excitement, get ready for an afternoon filled with laughter, rhythm, and unforgettable moments.

Discover a vast selection of second-hand clothing, originally destined for landfill, now available for just $1 per item. Photo / file

$1 Clothing sale: Explore a huge selection of second-hand clothing, once destined for landfill, now available for just $1 per item. This is your chance to refresh your wardrobe sustainably while supporting a great cause. Generously supplied by Turning Point Trust, these clothes come from excess stock at local op shops, shedding light on the sheer volume of clothing waste our society produces. By taking part, you’ll help reduce waste, support sustainable fashion, and make a positive impact on the planet.

Fitness, beach, challenges, music, food, giveaways, energy, sand, weights, fun. Photo / supplied

The Summer Throwdown at Tay Street Beach: New Zealand’s ultimate fitness experience, combining the energy of the fitness community with the beach for an action-packed day. This one-day event will feature food vendors, music, Red Bull hangout zones, giveaways, and plenty of fitness. Expect to be challenged, get sandy, and have an unforgettable day. With tyres, weights, sandbags, and exciting fitness challenges, this is an event you won’t want to miss

Little Big Markets. Photo: Supplied.

The Little Big Markets: Explore various gourmet street food, food trucks, and carefully curated stallholders at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui. Enjoy live music and free activities to keep the little ones entertained. Interested in becoming a vendor? Create a profile and apply today

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.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

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

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

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