Happy Monday, Scoopers!

Hope you’ve had a solid weekend! Time to get back into mahi for the week.

New week, new cash to be found. More drops are coming, so keep those notifications on and be ready to move.

In the news, Tauranga’s getting a new private surgical facility, which should help cut down those brutal waitlists. Plus, the Dairy Industry Awards are throwing $1M in funding at farmers looking to own their first farm.

Big week ahead, so stay locked in, support local, and as always - Happy Hunting!

In today’s edition:
✅ Cash drops this week, Get Ready
✅ New private surgical facility coming to Tauranga
✅ Dairy Industry Awards, $1M up for grabs
✅ What’s happening in Tauranga this week

Let’s get into it! 🔥

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New Awards Give Kiwi Farmers a $1M Boost

Two new awards are making it easier for Kiwi dairy farmers to own their first farm. The Fonterra & ASB First Farm Award (FFA) and ASB Alumni of the Year Award (AAOTY) will hook winners up with $1 million in ASB Business Term Lending at 1% interest for three years, plus mentoring and extra support.

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New $80M Surgical Facility Will Ease Surgery Waitlists

A new private surgical facility, Asclepius Surgical, is set to open in Tauranga CBD by late 2026, aiming to cut down waitlists (sitting at 2,747 people). Led by Dr. Mark Fraundorfer, the $80M facility in Panorama Towers will have six theatres, 60 beds, and focus on urology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, and more. Tauranga’s got one of the lowest theatre capacities per capita, so this should take some pressure off Tauranga Hospital, where elective surgeries keep getting pushed back.

The facility is expected to create 100 jobs and bring more people into the city, which means a boost for local businesses. Grace Hospital is also expanding, adding four new theatres to keep up with demand. Health NZ says they’re open to new providers but warns getting funding and staff won’t be easy.

This Weeks Events!

Music & Concerts 🎵

Tunes n Dunes

• When: Friday, 7 Mar, 9pm

• Where: The Island

• More Info: TunesnDunes

• Cost: Free

A Tribute to Johnny Cash & The Outlaws

• When: Tuesday 4 Mar, 7:30pm

• Where: Baycourt, Addison Theatre

• More Info: JohnnyCash

• Cost: over 18 - $84 each, under 18 - $49

Kokomo and BB & the Bullets

• When: Sunday 9 Mar, 3:30pm-6:30pm

• Where: Te Puna Quarry

• More Info: Kokomo

• Early Bird: $25

Stunt Clown at the Jam Factory

• When: Saturday 8 Mar, 7pm-9:30pm

• Where: Historic Village

• More Info: StuntClown

• Cost: Adult $15, Youth $10

I am Giant - The Horrifying Truth Tour

• When: Thursday 6-7 Mar, 7pm

• Where: Totara Street

• More Info: IamGiant

• Cost: $70 each

Band and Deliver at The Jam Factory

• When: Friday 7 Mar, 7pm-9:30pm

• Where: The Jam Factory

• More Info: Band

• Sold Out

Comedy & Screenings🎭

Munchin Movies (Student Funded)

• When: Friday 7 Mar, 5:30pm

• Where: Tauranga Girls College School Hall

• More Info: MunchinMovies

• Cost: Child $6.50, Student $8, Adult $10, Family $30

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

• When: Thursday 6 Mar, 6:30pm

• Where: United Cinemas Bayfair

• More Info: Ocean

• Cost: Child $23, Adult $29

Standup Comedy Night

• When: Thursday 6 Mar, 7:30pm

• Where: The Freeport with Cleaver & Co.

• More Info: Standup

• Cost: $17 R18

Stunt Clown at the Jam Factory

• When: Saturday 8 Mar, 7pm-9:30pm

• Where: Historic Village

• More Info: StuntClown

• Cost: Adult $15, Youth $10

Festivals & Special Events 🎉

Holi Colour Splash

• When: Saturday, 8 Mar, 2pm-6pm

• Where: Memorial Park

• More Info: Holi

• Cost: Free

$1 Clothing Sale

• When: Saturday, 8 Mar, 10am-1pm

• Where: The Cargo Shed

• More Info: $1Clothing

• Cost: Free

Fore Tauriko - Biz Network Night

• When: Friday, 7 Mar, 4pm-8pm

• Where: Fore Seasons Indoor Golf

• More Info: ForeTauriko

• Cost: Free

North Island Sprintcar Champs

• When: Saturday, 8 Mar, 4pm-8pm

• Where: Baypark Speedway

• More Info: Sprintcar

• Cost: Adults $33, Youth $10, Kids U5 Free

Cars & Caffeine (Kai Aroha Fundraiser)

• When: Saturday, 8 Mar, 12pm-2pm

• Where: Nitrous Coffee Bar, 9 Hull Road

• More Info: Cars&Caffeine

• Cost: Free

Family Fun Day

• When: Saturday, 8 Mar, 10am-4pm

• Where: Tauranga Racecourse

• More Info: FamilyFunDay

• Cost: Adults $10, Kids Free

Pāpāmoa Playcentre Gala Day

• When: Saturday, 8 Mar, 10am-2pm

• Where: Simpson Reserve, Pāpāmoa

• More Info: PlaycentreGala

• Cost: Gold coin, U5’s Free

Eco-Conscious Market

• When: Saturday, 8 Mar, 10am-4pm

• Where: Tauranga Racecourse

• More Info: FamilyFunDay

• Cost: Adults $10, Kids Free

Family Fun Day

• When: Saturday, 8 Mar, 10am-4pm

• Where: Tauranga Racecourse

• More Info: FamilyFunDay

• Cost: Adults $10, Kids Free

Markets

Eco-Conscious Market

• When: Sunday, 9 Mar, 10am-1pm

• Where: The Cargo Shed

• More Info: Eco-conscious

• Cost: Free

The Floral Hub

• When: Thursday, 6 Mar, 8am-9:30am

• Where: Holy Trinity Church

• More Info: Floral

• Cost: Free

Dinner in the Domain

• When: Thursday, 6 Mar, 5pm-9pm

• Where: Pāpāmoa Pony Club

• More Info: Dinnerinthedomain

• Cost: Free

Dinner in the Domain

• When: Sunday, 9 Mar, 5pm-9pm

• Where: Matua Park

• More Info: Dinnerinthedomain

• Cost: Free

Tauranga Night Market

• When: Friday, 7 Mar, 5pm-8.30pm

• Where: Tauranga Race Course

• More Info: TaurangaNightMarket

• Cost: Free

Gourmet Night Market

• When: Friday, 7 Mar, 5pm-9pm

• Where: Coronation Park

• More Info: Gourmet

• Cost: Free

Omokoroa Night Market

• When: Friday, 7 Mar, 5pm-9pm

• Where: Omokoroa Domain

• More Info: OmokoroaDomain

• Cost: Free

The Little Big Markets (Mount)

• When: Saturday, 8 Mar, 9am-2pm

• Where: Coronation Park

• More Info: LittleBigMarkets

• Cost: Free

The Little Big Markets (Tauranga)

• When: Sunday, 9 Mar, 9am-2pm

• Where: Tauranga CBD, Waterfront

• More Info: LittleBigMarkets

• Cost: Free

Tauranga Farmers Market

• When: Saturday, 8 Mar, 7:45am-12pm

• Where: Tauranga Primary

• More Info: FarmersMarket

• Cost: Free

Pāpāmoa Community Market

• When: Sunday, 9 Mar, 5pm-9pm

• Where: Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School

• More Info: Community

• Cost: Free

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