Greerton’s Cherry Blossom Era Ends

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Storm Grimwood
June 30, 2025

Good Morning Scoopers!

Monday’s here and the first day of the school holidays! Hope you’re easing into it alright, maybe even managing a hot cuppa before the chaos kicks in.

We’ve been lining up something special for the holidays. This week’s cash drop is confirmed, and yep, there are multiple prizes up for grabs. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram so you’re the first to know when we drop the location.

In today’s scoop we’re talking big wins and big goodbyes, from Te Puke’s shiny new bridge reconnecting the community, to Greerton waving farewell to its beloved Cherry Blossom Festival. 🌉🌸

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In today’s edition:
✅ Te Puke reconnects with a brand-new bridge 🚧
✅ Cherry Blossom Festival cancelled after nearly 20 years 🌸
✅ Cash Drop – Clue below 💰
✅ What’s on in Tauranga 🎡

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Te Puke Reconnected: $6.1M Bridge Officially Opens

Te Puke’s new $6.1 million bridge on No. 4 Road has officially opened, restoring a vital connection for the community two and a half years after the original bridge was destroyed by flooding in January 2023. The 30m-long, single-lane bridge replaces a temporary Bailey bridge that was installed shortly after the washout.

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer led the dawn ribbon-cutting ceremony, thanking iwi, residents, and contractors for their support. Despite construction challenges like poor ground conditions and weather delays, the project team successfully completed the bridge. Temporary traffic restrictions will be added later to finish surfacing work.

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End of an Era: Greerton Festival Called Off

Greerton’s beloved Cherry Blossom Festival has been cancelled for 2025 after nearly 20 years due to rising costs and financial pressures. The Greerton Business Association made the decision to shift focus toward more sustainable initiatives that directly support local retailers.

Originally launched in 2007, the festival featured classic cars, food, music, and community performances, and was last renamed "Spring Fling."

Instead of the festival, the Association will run a new Shop Among the Blossoms – Greerton Spring Promotion, including a Market Day on September 20 and a three-week campaign to encourage shopping and local engagement.

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

Music & Concerts 🎵

Musical School Holiday Programme | Musicals and Broadway

  • When: Mon, 30 Jun 2025, 9:00am – Thu, 3 Jul 2025, 2:00pm

  • Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street

  • More Info: Musical

  • Cost: $$

Glow Kids - Silent disco & dance

  • When: Fri 04 Jul 2025, 5pm - 8pm, Sat 05 Jul 2025, 5pm - 8pm

  • Where: The Strand, Tauranga, 55 The Strand

  • More Info: GlowKids

  • Cost: Free

Three Flavours Metal at Ōkahukura

  • When: Sat 05 Jul 2025, 7:00pm - 10:30pm

  • Where: Ōkahukura, 14 Grey Street

  • More Info: ThreeFlavs

  • Cost: $$

Jordan Luck Band

  • When: Sat 05 Jul 2025, 8:00pm - 11:30pm

  • Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street

  • More Info: Jordan

  • Cost: $$

Comedy & Screenings 🎬

Mount Comedy Club

  • When: Thu 03 Jul 2025, 7:30pm - 10:30pm

  • Where: 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui

  • More Info: MountComedy

  • Cost: $$

BOPAS School Holiday Workshop: Screen Acting (Teens)

  • When: Fri 04 Jul 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm

  • Where: Bay of Plenty Actors Studio, 100 Grey Street

  • More Info: BOPAS

  • Cost: $$

Comedy Improvisation Show with The Honest Liars Improv

  • When: Sat 05 Jul 2025, 7:30pm - 9:30pm

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

  • More Info: HonestLiars

  • Cost: $$

Festivals & Special Events 🎉

The Historic Village Events

  • When: Times vary, check website

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

  • More Info: HistoricVillage

  • Cost: $$

Library Holiday Programmes

  • When: Various Times & Dates

  • Where: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Libraries

  • More Info: LibraryHoliday

  • Cost: Free

Mega Inflatable Fun - Baywave

  • When: All weekdays of holidays, 11am - 3pm

  • Where: Baywave, Corner Girven Road & Gloucester Road

  • More Info: MegaInflatable

  • Cost: $$

Rocktopia Climb and Skate Holiday Programme

  • When: Times vary, 9:30pm - 3:30pm

  • Where: Rocktopia, 9 Triton Avenue

  • More Info: Rocktopia

  • Cost: $$

Tauranga Craft Show

  • When: Fri 04 Jul, 9:30am - 5:00pm, Sat 05 Jul, 9:30am - 3:30pm

  • Where: Tauranga Racecourse, 1383 Cameron Road, Greerton

  • More Info: CraftShow

  • Cost: Free

Playground opening - Beaumaris Boulevard

  • When: Fri 04 Jul 2025, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

  • Where: Beaumaris Boulevard Reserve, 65 Beaumaris Boulevard

  • More Info: Playground

  • Cost: Free

Friday Fun Night at Baywave

  • When: Fri 04 Jul 2025, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

  • Where: Baywave, Corner Girven Road & Gloucester Road

  • More Info: Baywave

  • Cost: $$

Troupe sessions - TPACS

  • When: Sun 06 Jul 2025, 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm

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

  • More Info: Troupe

  • Cost: $$

Car Boot Sale for Rotary Club of Otumoetai

  • When: Sun 06 Jul 2025, 8:00am

  • Where: Otumoetai College Carpark, Windsor Road

  • More Info: CarBoot

  • Cost: Free

Sports 🏀

NBL Basketball Whai v Manawatu Jets

  • When: Wed 02 Jul 2025, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Where: Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane

  • More Info: NZWhai

  • Cost: $$

Markets 🍔

Little Big Markets

  • When: Sat 05 Jul 2025, 9:00am - 2:00pm

  • Where: Coronation Park, 230 Maunganui Road

  • More Info: LittleBigMarkets

  • Cost: Free

Tauranga Farmers Market

  • When: Saturday 05 July, 7:45am-12pm

  • Where: Tauranga Primary

  • More Info: FarmersMarket

  • Cost: Free

Pāpāmoa Community Market

  • When: Sunday 06 July, 8:30am-1pm

  • Where: Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School

  • More Info: Community

  • Cost: Free

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