Can you beat the Chase?

Morning Scoopers!

The weather’s been all over the place—sunny one minute, moody the next—but overall, not a bad week so far. Hope you’re all cruising along out there.

In the mix today, Tauranga’s Bay Oval has scored a massive win, locking in a Black Caps vs. Australia T20 series this October. Cricket fans, mark your calendars! And if you're a trivia buff, good news — The Chase New Zealand is officially happening, with filming kicking off soon. Time to brush up on your general knowledge.

We’ve also got a drop lined up this week, so if you’re keen to chase that cash, don’t miss the clue below and make sure you’re following us:

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In today’s edition:
✅ Black Caps to take on Aussies at the Mount 🏏
✅ The Chase NZ is coming – Think you’ve got what it takes? 🤯
✅ Cash drop this week, scroll down for clue 💰
✅ What’s on in Tauranga this weekend 🎡

Let’s dive in 👇

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The Chase is coming to NZ!

TVNZ has announced a four-episode special of The Chase New Zealand, set to be filmed in Sydney. It’ll follow the classic format, with Kiwi contestants facing off against pro quizzers, including the possibility of going up against “The Governess” Anne Hegerty from the UK version.

Casting is open now, so if you think you’re switched on. Go give it a crack!

No host or air date has been revealed yet, but with two-thirds of Kiwis tuning in last year, you can bet this will be a popular one.

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Bay Oval to Host Trans-Tasman T20 Throwdown

Cricket fans, get ready! The Black Caps are taking on Australia in a T20 series right here at Bay Oval this October.

Tauranga’s scored the opening match of the 2025/26 summer season, and Mayor Mahé Drysdale reckons it’s a huge win for the city, both for showcasing our region and boosting the local economy.

Last year’s test against England brought in over $4 million in visitor spend, so this one's expected to make a decent splash too.

Dates will be confirmed in June, but Aussie and Kiwi fans can start planning. Plus, Bay Oval’s got even more action coming with the Chiefs facing the Western Force on Anzac Day, their first Tauranga game in over a decade.

Cricket, footy, and coastal vibes… it’s all happening 🌴🔥

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

Music & Concerts 🎵

Reb Fountain - ‘How Love Bends’ Tour

• When: Thursday 10 April 2025, 7pm

• Where: Totara Street, Mount Maunganui

• More Info: RebFountain

• Cost: $$

Babe Rainbow

• When: Friday 11 April 2025, 8pm

• Where: 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui

• More Info: BabeRainbow

• Cost: $$

Jazz at the Jam Factory: The Martini Fund

• When: Sat 11-13 Apr 2025, 7pm

• Where: The Jam Factory, 17th Ave West

• More Info: Jazz

• Cost: $$

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - 80's Dance Party

• When: Saturday 12 April 2025, 8pm - 11:55pm

• Where: 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui

• More Info: 80sDance

• Cost: $$

Festivals & Special Events 🎉

Flavours of Plenty

• When: On Now - 13 April 2025

• Where: Multiple locations, see website

• More Info: FeastofPlenty

• Cost: $$

Free Gelato Launch Party at Polar Dessert Bar

• When: Thursday 10 April 2025 5pm - 7pm

• Where: Polar Dessert Bar, 10 Prince Ave, Mount Maunganui

• More Info: Polar

• Cost: Free

School Holiday Activities at Classic Flyers

• When: Saturday 12 - 27 April, 9am - 3pm

• Where: 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui

• More Info: Classic

• Cost: $$

Ultimate Athlete Obstacle Course Event

• When: Saturday 12 April 9am - 3pm

• Where: Mount Maunganui Main Beach

• More Info: UltimateAthlete

• Cost: $$

Asia's Harmony Festival

• When: Saturday 12 April 2025 10am - 4pm

• Where: Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 71 Eleventh Ave

• More Info: Asia

• Cost: $$

Blooming Marverlous

• When: Saturday 12 April 2025 10am - 3pm

• Where: Creative Community Campus, 17th Ave West

• More Info: Blooming

• Cost: $$

Pocket Sized Play - Easter Egg Adventure

• When: Saturday 12 April 2025, 10:30am - 12:30pm

• Where: Red Square, 1 Devonport Rd

• More Info: PocketSize

• Cost: $$

Through the Lens: Mushrooms, Moulds and so much more! - with Paula Vigus

• When: Saturday 12 Apr 2025, 11am – 12:30am

• Where: 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga

• More Info: Mushrooms

• Cost: $$

The Great Tauranga Duck Race

• When: Sat 12 Apr 2025, 10:30am

• Where: The Strand Waterfront, By the Hairy Mclary Statues, The Strand

• More Info: DuckRace

• Cost: Free

Anzac poppy workshop

• When: Sunday 13 Apr 2025, 10am – 12:30am

• Where: The Creative Community Campus, 17th Ave

• More Info: Anzac

• Cost: $$

Prints for good - Workshop and empathy building conversation

• When: Sun 13 Apr 2025, 3pm – 6pm

• Where: The Creative Community Campus, 17th Ave

• More Info: Printsforgood

• Cost: Free

Markets 🍔

The Floral Hub

• When: Thursday, 10 April, 8am-9:30am

• Where: Holy Trinity Church

• More Info: Floral

• Cost: Free

Tauranga Night Market

• When: Friday, 11 April, 5pm-8.30pm

• Where: Tauranga Race Course

• More Info: TaurangaNightMarket

• Cost: Free

The Little Big Markets

• When: Saturday, 12 April, 9am-2pm

• Where: Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui

• More Info: LittleBigMarkets

• Cost: Free

Tauranga Farmers Market

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

• Where: Tauranga Primary

• More Info: FarmersMarket

• Cost: Free

Pāpāmoa Community Market

• When: Sunday, 13 April, 8:30am-1pm

• Where: Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School

• More Info: Community

• Cost: Free

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Thanks Team!

That’s it for today, Scoopers! If we missed anything, flick us a message, and if you found something useful, send it to that mate who always says “I’m on my way” but hasn’t left the house yet.

Next drop’s hiding close to the centre of the city. Keep an eye out. And be ready.

See you out there!

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