A World-First for Tauranga

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Storm Grimwood
June 05, 2025

Good Morning Scoopers!

That rain last night was wild if you’re anywhere near me, sounded like the roof was gonna lift off. Fingers crossed we get some clear skies for the weekend ahead.

In today’s scoop, Tauranga’s Kathleen Kilgour Centre becomes the first in Asia Pacific to use cutting-edge tech for cancer treatment, bringing world-class care to the Bay. Meanwhile, State Highway 29 over the Kaimāī Range will close overnight for several days in 2 weeks time, so if you’re heading out of town, plan ahead.

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In today’s edition:
✅ Asia Pacific first: Tauranga cancer centre upgrades tech 🏥
✅ SH29 to close overnight next week – detours ahead 🚧
✅ Cash Drop – Our biggest one yet 💰
✅ What’s on in Tauranga 🎡

Let’s jump in 👇

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Plan Ahead: Overnight SH29 Closures for Roadworks

State Highway 29 over the Kaimāī Range will be closed nightly from Saturday, June 15 to Wednesday, June 19, between 8pm and 3:30am, to allow contractors to carry out essential maintenance work.

The closure will affect both directions, with work including drain clearing, sign maintenance, road marking, and surface repairs. NZTA says full closures are necessary to ensure the safety of both road workers and the thousands of vehicles that use the route each day.

Detours will be in place but could add significant time to your journey — especially for freight and long-distance travellers. Emergency services will have access throughout, and residents can access their properties from their respective sides of the closure.

Check the NZTA Journey Planner before you travel and consider delaying your trip if possible.

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Tauranga Centre Rolls Out World-Leading Cancer Tech

Tauranga’s Kathleen Kilgour Centre (KKC) has become the first in the Asia Pacific to treat cancer patients using the Elekta Evo linac machine, featuring advanced Iris AI imaging technology. This new tech provides clearer, more accurate visuals, allowing for more personalized and precise radiation therapy.

The innovation enhances treatment accuracy by helping doctors better visualize tumours and adjust for any internal changes during therapy. Over 90% of KKC patients are publicly funded, and the centre has aimed to bring top-tier care to the Bay since its opening in 2014.

The milestone was marked by an on-site blessing and attended by Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell, who praised the advancement as a major step forward for regional healthcare.

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Check out all the events below! ($$ - Costs or Ticketed Events)

Music & Concerts 🎵

Ash Grunwald (Sold out)

  • When: Thu 05 Jun 2025, 7:00pm - 10:30pm

  • Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street

  • More Info: AshGrunwald

  • Cost: $$

Mamma Mia! The Musical Party - Tauranga

  • When: Sat 07 Jun 2025, 8:00pm - 12:00am

  • Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street

  • More Info: MammaMia

  • Cost: $$

Comedy & Screenings 🎬

Chris Parker: Stop Being So Dramatic!

  • When: Fri 06 Jun 2025, 7:30pm

  • Where: Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, 38 Durham Street

  • More Info: ChrisParker

  • Cost: $$

Comedy Improvisation Show with The Honest Liars Improv

  • When: Sat 07 Jun 2025, 7:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Where: 16th Avenue Theatre, Black Box - Side Entrance, 164 Sixteenth Avenue

  • More Info: Comedy

  • Cost: $$

All About ART - Pavarotti - The Voice, The Man, The Drama, The Legend.

  • When: Sun 08 Jun 2025, 1:15am - 3:10pm

  • Where: The Historic Village, Village Cinema, 17th Ave West

  • More Info: Pavarotti

  • Cost: $$

The Kingdom of Flame & Frost

  • When: Sun 08 Jun 2025, 11am & 3pm

  • Where: Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, Addison Theatre, 38 Durham Street

  • More Info: Kingdom

  • Cost: $$

Festivals & Special Events 🎉

22 Days at The Incubator (Check Times)

  • When: Thursday 5 June - 7 June 2025, various times & dates

  • Where: Historic Village, 159 17th Avenue

  • More Info: Day22

  • Cost: Free

Matariki Te Tauranga o ngā Waka

  • When: Thursday 5 June - 22 Jun 2025, Times vary

  • Where: Places vary (Check Website)

  • More Info: Matariki

  • Cost: Vary

Greenpark School Quiz Night Fundraiser 2025

  • When: Fri 06 Jun 2025, 6:30pm - 10:00pm

  • Where: Greerton Social Club, 1334 Cameron Road

  • More Info: GreenPark

  • Cost: $$

Battle Chorus: Disco

  • When: Fri 06 Jun 2025, 9:00pm

  • Where: Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, X Space, 38 Durham Street

  • More Info: Battle

  • Cost: $$

Pocket Sized Play - Te Hau o Waipuna-ā-Rangi

  • When: Sat 07 Jun 2025, 10:30am - 12:30pm

  • Where: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library, 21 Devonport Rd

  • More Info: PocketPlay

  • Cost: Free

Africa Day Bay of Plenty 2025

  • When: Sat 07 Jun 2025, 11:00am - 5:00pm

  • Where: The Historic Village, 17th Ave West

  • More Info: Africa

  • Cost: Free

Campus Art Club

  • When: Sun 08 Jun 2025, 4pm - 5:30pm

  • Where: The Incubator Creative Hub, The Historic Village, 17th Avenue, , Tauranga

  • More Info: Campus

  • Cost: $$

Sports 🏀

NBL Basketball Whai v Nelson Giants

  • When: Fri 06 Jun 2025, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Where: Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane

  • More Info: Basketball

  • Cost: $$

Markets 🍔

The Little Big Markets

  • When: Saturday 7 June 9am - 2pm

  • Where: Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui

  • More Info: LittleBigMarkets

  • Cost: Free

Tauranga Farmers Market

  • When: Saturday 7 June, 7:45am-12pm

  • Where: Tauranga Primary

  • More Info: FarmersMarket

  • Cost: Free

Pāpāmoa Community Market

  • When: Sunday 8 June, 8:30am-1pm

  • Where: Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School

  • More Info: Community

  • Cost: Free

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Thanks Scoopers!

That’s it for now! If we missed anything, flick us a message, and if you found something you liked, send it to your oldest mate.

Next drop? Same as last edition, but it’s our biggest value drop yet. So hopefully you figure this clue out.
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