Confidence for the Next Generation

Morning Scoopers!

Hope you had a relaxing weekend! It’s back to the grind, but there’s plenty to look forward to this week. Loads of events lined up, including some great free ones. So make sure you check them out.

In today’s scoop, the government has announced a $164 million boost for urgent care services, including a brand new 24/7 clinic for Tauranga. And over at St John, young cadets are building life skills and confidence, getting ready to compete in a massive inter-district event.

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In today’s edition:
✅ $164 million boost for urgent care – new 24/7 clinic for Tauranga 🚑
✅ St John cadets learn life-saving skills and compete 💪
✅ Cash Drop - Find the clue below 💰
✅ What’s on in Tauranga 🎡

Let’s dive in 👇

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$164M Health Investment: 24/7 Urgent Care Nationwide

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Health Minister Simeon Brown have announced a new 24/7 urgent care service for Tauranga, set to open by mid-2026 as part of a nationwide investment in urgent care services. The initiative is part of a $164 million Budget allocation over four years aimed at improving access to urgent and after-hours healthcare across New Zealand.

The Tauranga clinic is expected to alleviate pressure on local emergency departments, providing faster access to care for non-critical patients. Additional support will be directed to rural and remote communities within the Midland region, including better access to diagnostics, urgent medicines, and 24/7 on-call clinical support.

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Confidence and Life Skills for the Next Generation

Mat Delaney, area operations manager for Hato Hone St John in Western Bay of Plenty, has dedicated 26 years to the organization, starting at age 14 through their youth programme. Initially interested in medicine, Delaney found his calling in paramedic work, eventually becoming a manager overseeing teams helping those in crisis.

He now promotes the Hato Hone St John cadet programme, which offers children aged 5-18 the chance to learn first aid, leadership, and teamwork skills through hands-on activities.

Among the young cadets is Alana Gage-Brown, a confident Year 10 student who joined at age 8 and now competes in interdistrict first aid competitions. Delaney emphasizes that the programme is about building life skills and resilience, both for cadets and for the communities they serve.

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

Music & Concerts 🎵

Operatunity Daytime Concerts Presents - 3 Tenors and a Soprano

• When: Fri 23 May 2025, 11am - 12:45pm

• Where: Hutt City Church, 215 Devonport Rd

• More Info: Operatunity

• Cost: $$

Elton John vs Billy Joel NZ Tribute

• When: Fri 23 May 2025 7:30pm

• Where: Baycourt Addison Theatre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga

• More Info: Elton

• Cost: $$

Punktuation plus Guests at The Jam Factory

• When: Fri 23 May 2025 7pm - 9:30pm

• Where: The Historic Village, The Jam Factory, 17th Ave West

• More Info: Punktuation

• Cost: $$

Satellite Sessions

• When: Sat 24 May 2025, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

• Where: 16th Avenue Theatre, 164 Sixteenth Avenue

• More Info: Satellite

• Cost: $$

SICK SET BRO

• When: Sat 24 May 2025, 5pm

• Where: 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui

• More Info: SickBro

• Cost: $$

Party Time! Fun for the Family with Georgia Jamieson-Emms

• When: Sat 24 May 2025 4pm

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

• More Info: PartyTime

• Cost: $$

Comedy & Screenings 🎬

Michael Jackson History Show

• When: Thu 22 May 2025 7:30pm

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

• More Info: MichaelJackson

• Cost: $$

Self Taping Workshop For Actors

• When: Sat 24 May 2025 10am - 1pm

• Where: BOPAS HQ, 30 Grey Street, Tauranga

• More Info: Self-Taping

• Cost: $$

Festivals & Special Events 🎉

Confluence - A conversation through canvas and clay. Suzy Granger and Emma Davie

• When: Mon 19 May - 7 June 2025, 10am - 3pm

• Where: The Historic Village, The Incubator Gallery & Studios, 17th Ave West

• More Info: Confluence

• Cost: Free

Nothing to see here - A personal and political journey through trauma

• When: Mon 19 May - 7 June 2025, 10am - 3pm

• Where: The Historic Village, The People's Gallery – Toi Ka Rere, 17th Ave West

• More Info: Nothingtoseehere

• Cost: Free

Waste-Ed with Kate

• When: Tue 20 May 2025 6pm - 8pm

• Where: Mount Maunganui Surf Lifesaving Club, 21 Adams Ave

• More Info: Waste-Ed

• Cost: $$

Honour the Crown

• When: Wed 21 May 2025 7pm

• Where: Baycourt Addison Theatre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga

• More Info: Honour

• Cost: $$

Big Buddy Charity Lunch

• When: Thu 22 May 2025, 12:30pm

• Where: Mt Maunganui Surf Club, 21 Adams Ave

• More Info: BigBuddy

• Cost: $$

22 Days at The Incubator (Check Times)

• When: Mon 20 May 2025, various times & dates

• Where: Historic Village, 159 17th Avenue

• More Info: Day22

• Cost: Free

Why the Face / Youth Portrait Drawing Series

• When: Wed 21 May 2025 9am - 12pm

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

• More Info: WhyTheFace

• Cost: $$

Quiz Night for a Cause

• When: Thu 22 May 2025, 6:15pm - 12:30pm

• Where: Waters Edge Venue, Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road

• More Info: Quiznight

• Cost: $$

Pink Ribbon Ladies Night

• When: Thu 22 May 2025, 7pm - 9pm

• Where: But First Dessert, 6/109 Devonport Road

• More Info: PinkRibbon

• Cost: $$

Creative Commradare

• When: Saturday 24 May 2025 10am - 4pm

• Where: The Historic Village, Creative Community Campus, 17th Ave West

• More Info: Creative

• Cost: $$

Crochet Beanie

• When: Saturday 24 May 2025 10am - 2pm

• Where: The Historic Village, The Incubator - Creative Hub, 17th Ave West

• More Info: CrochetBeanie

• Cost: $$

Pocket Sized Play - Little Green Thumbs

• When: Sat 24 May 2025, 10:30am and 12:30pm

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

• More Info: Pocketsized

• Cost: Free

Youthfest 2025

• When: Sat 24 May 2025 1pm - 4pm

• Where: Tauranga Waterfront, The Strand

• More Info: YouthFest

• Cost: Free (Ticketed)

Party Time! Fun for the Family with Georgia Jamieson-Emms

• When: Sat 24 May 2025 4pm

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

• More Info: PartyTime

• Cost: $$

Youthfest 2025

• When: Sat 24 May 2025 1pm - 4pm

• Where: Tauranga Waterfront, The Strand

• More Info: YouthFest

• Cost: Free (Ticketed)

The Bay of Plenty Wedding Show

• When: Sun 25 May 2025 10am - 3pm

• Where: The Cargo Shed, 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga

• More Info: Wedding

• Cost: $$

Sports 🏀

NBL Basketball Whai v Wellington Saints

• When: Fri 23 May 2025, 6pm - 9:30pm

• Where: Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane

• More Info: NBLWhai

• Cost: $$

Markets 🍔

The Little Big Markets (Thrifted Finds)

• When: Sunday 25 May 9am - 2pm

• Where: Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui

• More Info: LittleBigMarkets

• Cost: Free

Tauranga Farmers Market

• When: Saturday, 24 May, 7:45am-12pm

• Where: Tauranga Primary

• More Info: FarmersMarket

• Cost: Free

Pāpāmoa Community Market

• When: Sunday, 25 May, 8:30am-1pm

• Where: Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School

• More Info: Community

• Cost: Free

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