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In today’s scoop, a local innovation is turning thousands of tonnes of rejected kiwifruit into a sustainable leather alternative, made right here in the Bay. Meanwhile, volunteers in Te Puke hit the streets over the weekend for a community clean-up, collecting rubbish and bringing some pride back to the town centre.

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In today’s edition:
✅ Kiwifruit waste turned into sustainable “leather” alternative 🥝
✅ Te Puke locals step up for town clean-up 🧤
✅ Cash Drop – Find the clue below 💰
✅ What’s on in Tauranga 🎡

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Kiwi Startup Turns Kiwifruit Waste into Leather Alternative

Shelley Houston, founder of KiwiLeather Innovations in Papamoa, has developed a sustainable leather alternative made from rejected kiwifruit—of which over 50,000 tonnes go to waste in NZ each year.
Inspired by fruit-based biomaterials in Europe, she partnered with Scion Research to create a durable, plastic-free, plant-based leather. The product is being targeted at industries like automotive and furniture manufacturing, with prototype products expected soon.

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Te Puke Team Tackles Litter in First Community Clean-Up

A small volunteer group led by Craig Wallace, coordinator of Keep Te Puke Beautiful, spent Sunday morning cleaning up the south side of Jellicoe St, focusing especially on cigarette butts. Inspired by a similar UK initiative, Wallace said the effort brought a positive vibe and community recognition.
This was the first official group cleanup since Te Puke joined the Keep New Zealand Beautiful network. With gear supplied by the organization, Wallace hopes to make it a monthly event, with updates shared on the Keep Te Puke Beautiful Facebook page.

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

Music & Concerts 🎵

Ash Grunwald

• When: Thu 05 Jun 2025, 7:00pm - 10:30pm

• Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street

• More Info: AshGrunwald

• Cost: $$

Mamma Mia! The Musical Party - Tauranga

• When: Sat 07 Jun 2025, 8:00pm - 12:00am

• Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street

• More Info: MammaMia

• Cost: $$

Comedy & Screenings 🎬

Chris Parker: Stop Being So Dramatic!

• When: Fri 06 Jun 2025, 7:30pm

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

• More Info: ChrisParker

• Cost: $$

Comedy Improvisation Show with The Honest Liars Improv

• When: Sat 07 Jun 2025, 7:30pm - 9:30pm

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

• More Info: Comedy

• Cost: $$

All About ART - Pavarotti - The Voice, The Man, The Drama, The Legend.

• When: Sun 08 Jun 2025, 1:15am - 3:10pm

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

• More Info: Pavarotti

• Cost: $$

The Kingdom of Flame & Frost

• When: Sun 08 Jun 2025, 11am & 3pm

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

• More Info: Kingdom

• Cost: $$

Festivals & Special Events 🎉

22 Days at The Incubator (Check Times)

• When: Monday 2 June - 7 June 2025, various times & dates

• Where: Historic Village, 159 17th Avenue

• More Info: Day22

• Cost: Free

Matariki Te Tauranga o ngā Waka

• When: Monday 2 June - 22 Jun 2025, Times vary

• Where: Places vary (Check Website)

• More Info: Matariki

• Cost: Vary

King size your weekend - free fun at Tauranga waterfront

• When: Monday 2 June 2025, 9am and 4pm

• Where: Tauranga Waterfront, The Strand

• More Info: KingSize

• Cost: Free

Why the face

• When: Wed 4 June 2025, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

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

• More Info: WhyTheFace

• Cost: $$

Showquest Bay of Plenty

• When: Wed 4 June 2025, 6:30pm

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

• More Info: Showquest

• Cost: $$

Greenpark School Quiz Night Fundraiser 2025

• When: Fri 06 Jun 2025, 6:30pm - 10:00pm

• Where: Greerton Social Club, 1334 Cameron Road

• More Info: GreenPark

• Cost: $$

Battle Chorus: Disco

• When: Fri 06 Jun 2025, 9:00pm

• Where: Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, X Space, 38 Durham Street

• More Info: Battle

• Cost: $$

Pocket Sized Play - Te Hau o Waipuna-ā-Rangi

• When: Sat 07 Jun 2025, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

• More Info: PocketPlay

• Cost: Free

Africa Day Bay of Plenty 2025

• When: Sat 07 Jun 2025, 11:00am - 5:00pm

• Where: The Historic Village, 17th Ave West

• More Info: Africa

• Cost: Free

Campus Art Club

• When: Sun 08 Jun 2025, 4pm - 5:30pm

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

• More Info: Campus

• Cost: $$

Sports 🏀

NBL Basketball Whai v Nelson Giants

• When: Fri 06 Jun 2025, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

• Where: Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane

• More Info: Basketball

• Cost: $$

Markets 🍔

The Little Big Markets

• When: Saturday 7 June 9am - 2pm

• Where: Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui

• More Info: LittleBigMarkets

• Cost: Free

Tauranga Farmers Market

• When: Saturday 7 June, 7:45am-12pm

• Where: Tauranga Primary

• More Info: FarmersMarket

• Cost: Free

Pāpāmoa Community Market

• When: Sunday 8 June, 8:30am-1pm

• Where: Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School

• More Info: Community

• Cost: Free

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