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

MetService forecasts a few showers, possibly heavy, easing in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, dying out in the afternoon.

It's a one-layer day with an expected high of 18 degrees and an overnight low of 10 degrees. Low tide is at 8.38am and high tide is at 3.01pm. Sunset is at 5.10pm.

What's on today?

 Live music, local crafts and gourmet eats drew crowds to the winter edition of The Little Big Markets. Photo/file

Held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui, this beloved community market offers something for everyone — from unique handmade goods and gourmet street food to live music, games, and free workshops. Come explore, eat, play, and support local in the heart of winter.

Shrinky Dink Key Chains

 Kids design and shrink their own custom keychains during the free Shrinky Dink activity at Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library.

Get creative every Saturday with Shrinky Dink Key Chains at Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library. From 10.30am to 12.30pm, kids can design, colour, and shrink their own custom keychains in this fun, hands-on activity. Watch their artwork transform into a unique keepsake they’ll be proud to take home. This free weekly event is proudly brought to you by Tauranga City Council, with support from Downtown Tauranga.

Mystery and mayhem: teen library party

 Teens take on spooky challenges and eerie crafts during a fright-filled after-hours adventure at the Tauranga Library.

Get ready for a frightfully fun after-hours adventure at the Tauranga Library, on Devonport Road. Open to ages 11–17, this spooky celebration is packed with creepy challenges, eerie crafts, and costume prizes. Navigate a haunted maze with robotic help, race to wrap your mates in mummy bandages, and create creepy keepsakes — all before settling in for chilling tales and haunting tunes.

Dress up, snack up, and share your ideas for future events. Bonus points (and prizes) for homemade costumes!

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.

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

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?

Badminton

Social Badminton, Greerton Hall, Mon + Fri 10.30am – 12.30pm. All Welcome Phone Lorraine 027-408-6211.

Te Puke Knit Natter
Every Friday 10am to 12pm At Te Puke Library Bring your knitting or crocheting. All welcome. Enquiries to Moureen (022) 584-1636

Yoga for Seniors
Fridays 9.30am at The Avenues, 10 Tenth Ave, $13/class. Flexible/strong body, body balance and calm mind with chair, floor, balancing and relaxation exercises. Asunta 021-0614394