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 forecasting a fine apart from some morning cloud, and northerlies in the evening.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 21 degrees, and an overnight low of 10 degrees. High tide is at 10.15am and low tide is at 4.20pm. Sunset is at 5.15pm.

What's on today?

Flame hip hop crew. Photo/Supplied.

Hoops on the Waterfront

Whai Basketball is back by popular demand, hosting another fun and free community event from 10.30am in the Tauranga city centre basketball half court next to the waterfront playground. Come meet some of the team, shoot hoops with the pros, learn tips and tricks, and enjoy great music with DJ Double D and local legend MC Francis Kora on the mic. Phoenix Performing Arts will bring the energy with performances from the ‘Flame’ Hip Hop Crew and a talented adult duo, showcasing their skills ahead of the Project Youth Hip Hop Nationals at Mercury Baypark over King’s Birthday weekend. They’ll even teach you some moves – so bring your best energy and get ready to groove.

* Postponement date for poor weather is Sunday, 18 May.

There will be a rolling road closure on Devonport Road from The Strand to Fourth Avenue from 1pm to 1.45pm for the Bethlehem Tertiary Institute Graduation.

Map showing the road closures for the Bethlehem Tertiary Institute

Hosted by HEB Construction, pop down and enjoy a sausage sizzle and ice cream at the new bridge connecting Pāpāmoa East.

Green the Gateway to Pāpāmoa East

Get stuck in and help transform the entrance to the new bridge that will boost connections for Pāpāmoa East. Bring the whānau and join your neighbours for a fun day of planting as we breathe new life into the area. They will be meeting at the end of Te Okuroa Driive from 11am. All ages are welcome! Kids can get involved and even hop into the seat of some big machines on site.

Create unique creatures with colourful materials and your imagination with Alter Ego Creations. Photo / supplied.

Pocket Sized Play - Crafty Creatures

Get creative and bring your own creatures to life with Alter Ego Creations. In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids can make silly monsters, braided dolls, or adorable crochet critters using colorful materials and tons of imagination. 
Pocket-size-play activities are moving inside for the cooler months to Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library. There’s a free activity between 10.30am – 12.30pm every Saturday. Proudly brought to you by Tauranga City Council, with support from Downtown Tauranga.

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

What else is on today?

Association Croquet

On Sat, Mon, & Wed. 9.15am for 9.30am start at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph. Peter 07 5749232

AYO Tchaikovsky Symphony Concert
Sibelius, oboe and Tchaikovsky symphony (no.6): pastoral meets drama, Sat. 22 March 4pm, Holy Trinity Tauranga. $10-$25, EFTPOS. Musicians ages 14-26. ayo.org.nz

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

Sing Music from Tinā
NZCF Workshop in Tauranga with music director of award-winning ensembles, David Squire. Perform iconic songs from the film Tinā,Sat 10 May 1-4pm! Register online NZCF.org.nz