Millions Poured into Bay Schools

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Storm Grimwood
June 23, 2025

Good Morning Scoopers!

After an epic Matariki long weekend filled with long drives, friends, whānau, and starry skies, it’s back to the grind. But don’t worry, we’ve got your weekly fix of stories and local events for you to check out this week.

In today’s scoop, we’re spotlighting two stories that show what Tauranga is made of, from a creative local making waves at Miss Universe, to a boost in classrooms that’ll help our schools handle growing student numbers.

The long weekend might be over, but we’re still rolling with a cash drop coming soon. Keep an eye on our Instagram for the location.

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In today’s edition:
✅ Tauranga’s own Hannah Cross heads to Miss Universe NZ 👑
✅ Millions in funding means new classrooms for local schools 🏫
✅ Cash Drop – Clue below 💰
✅ What’s on in Tauranga 🎡

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Classrooms Coming: Bay Schools Set for $33M Education Boost

Maungatapu School and Kawerau South School are among six Central North Island schools set to receive a share of a $33 million government investment for 32 new classrooms.

Maungatapu will get three new classrooms and Kawerau South two, helping relieve overcrowding due to rising student numbers. Maungatapu’s principal says the timing is perfect as they're currently at max capacity, even using the library as a classroom.

Kawerau South’s principal says growth is driven by more families moving to the area. Tauranga Special School will also receive two satellite classrooms at Te Puke Primary.

Construction is set to begin within 12 months.

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Pāpāmoa’s Hannah Cross Shines at Miss Universe NZ

21-year-old Pāpāmoa local Hannah Cross is bringing her creative spark to the Miss Universe NZ Grand Finale. An artist, fashion designer, and model, Hannah stands out through her advocacy “Creativity for Community,” using op-shopped gowns, charity work, and artistic events to support causes like Waipuna Hospice and the Cancer Society.

A graduate of Elam School of Fine Arts, she repurposes second-hand gowns for events, combining sustainability with style. From performing at Baycourt to planning fashion shows and art workshops, she’s blending passion, purpose, and creativity on the national stage.

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

Music & Concerts 🎵

Jazz Jam at Mount Social Club

  • When: Wednesday 25 June 2025 6:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Where: Mount Social Club, 305 Maunganui Rd

  • More Info: JazzJam

  • Cost: Free

Daily J End of the Road Tour

  • When: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 8:00pm - 11:55pm

  • Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street

  • More Info: DailyJ

  • Cost: $$

Glow Bright Neon Party | Ages 12 - 15 years

  • When: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

  • Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street

  • More Info: GlowBright

  • Cost: $$

Glow Bright Neon Party | Ages 5 - 11 years

  • When: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 2pm - 4pm

  • Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street

  • More Info: GlowBright

  • Cost: $$

Rewind - 2000's White Party

  • When: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 8:00pm - 11:55pm

  • Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street

  • More Info: Rewind

  • Cost: $$

Pizza Library & Bar 90s Night hosted by All Hours Collective

  • When: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9:00pm - 1:00am

  • Where: Pizza Library/Library Bar, 314 Maunganui Road

  • More Info: PizzaLibrary

  • Cost: Free

Comedy & Screenings 🎬

The Importance of Being Earnest

  • When: Various Dates Jun 2025, 7:30pm - 9:45pm

  • Where: The Historic Village, Detour Theatre, 17th Ave West

  • More Info: Earnest

  • Cost: $$

Bay of Plenty Screen Acting Classes

  • When: Mon 23 Jun 2025, 4:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Where: The Glass House Building, 100 Grey Street

  • More Info: ScreenActing

  • Cost: $$

Cult Cinema Club - The Fifth Element

  • When: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 5:00pm - 9:20pm

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

  • More Info: CultCinema

  • Cost: $$

Parents Night Out Standup Comedy Show

  • When: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 7:30pm

  • Where: 16th Avenue Theatre, 164 16th Ave, Tauranga

  • More Info: Standup

  • Cost: $$

Festivals & Special Events 🎉

Pencil, paint & portrait

  • When: Tuesday 24 June 2025 6pm - 8pm

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

  • More Info: PencilPaint

  • Cost: $$

Read Between The Rhymes (Poetry In The Incubator)

  • When: Tuesday 24 Jun, 7pm - 9pm

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

  • More Info: ReadBetween

  • Cost: Koha

Business Women’s Network Speaker Series 2025: Unstoppable

  • When: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 12:00pm

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

  • More Info: BWNSpeaker

  • Cost: $$

After school sew love club

  • When: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

  • Where: Creative Community Campus, 17th Ave West

  • More Info: SewLoveClub

  • Cost: $$

Public Art Walks with Tauranga Art Gallery Director Sonya Korohina

  • When: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

  • Where: Tauranga Waterfront, The Strand

  • More Info: Artwalk

  • Cost: Free

Ngā Tae o te Taiao - Painting with Whenua Workshop

  • When: Thu 26 Jun 2025, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

  • More Info: Taiao

  • Cost: $$

Bay of Plenty Young Growers - Competition Day

  • When: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 9:00am

  • Where: Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane

  • More Info: YoungGrowers

  • Cost: Free

Glow Kids - Silent disco & dance

  • When: Fri 27 - Sat 28 Jun 2025, 5pm - 8pm

  • Where: The Strand, Tauranga, 55 The Strand

  • More Info: GlowKids

  • Cost: Free

Bay of Plenty Young Grower - Gala Dinner

  • When: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 5:30pm - 11pm

  • Where: Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane

  • More Info: GalaDinner

  • Cost: $$

Bonsai 101

  • When: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

  • More Info: Bonsai101

  • Cost: $$

Pocket Sized Play - Maker Mania

  • When: Sat 28 Jun 2025, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

  • More Info: PocketPlay

  • Cost: Free

Pāpāmoa Polar Plunge 2025

  • When: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 9:15am - 12:30pm

  • Where: Pāpāmoa Surf Lifesaving Club, 561 Papamoa Beach Road

  • More Info: PolarPlunge

  • Cost: Free

Partner Yoga Workshop

  • When: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 3pm - 5pm

  • Where: The Dome, 5 Farm Street, Mount Maunganui

  • More Info: Yoga

  • Cost: $$

Business With Heart: Small Biz Connection & Collaboration

  • When: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 9:30am–1:00pm

  • Where: Tauranga Club, 72 Devonport Road, Level 5, Tauranga

  • More Info: Business

  • Cost: $$

Pāpāmoa Polar Plunge 2025

  • When: Sun 29 Jun 2025, 9:15am - 12:30pm

  • Where: Pāpāmoa Surf Lifesaving Club, 561 Papamoa Beach Road

  • More Info: PolarPlunge

  • Cost: Free

Markets 🍔

Tauranga Farmers Market

  • When: Saturday 28 June, 7:45am-12pm

  • Where: Tauranga Primary

  • More Info: FarmersMarket

  • Cost: Free

Pāpāmoa Community Market

  • When: Sunday 29 June, 8:30am-1pm

  • Where: Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School

  • More Info: Community

  • Cost: Free

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