Te Puna Fire Relief

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Storm Grimwood
March 13, 2025

Kia Ora Scoopers!

Is it just me, or has this week flown by?

In the news, Te Puna’s Harry Horman lost everything in a devastating fire, but the community is rallying behind him with a fundraiser at Domino’s Bureta. Plus, after eight years of delays, 89 new homes are finally set to be built in Otūmoetai, helping ease Tauranga’s housing shortage.

We’ve also got a couple of cash drops happening this week, so if you wanna get in on the action—Follow us on Instagram or Facebook:
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Plenty happening, so stay tuned, back the locals, and don’t miss out! 👀🔥

In today’s edition:

✅ Te Puna fire leaves local with nothing – Community steps up
✅ 89 new homes coming to Otūmoetai
✅ Cash drops happening this week – Follow us on Insta or FB
✅ What’s on in Tauranga this week

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Te Puna Rallies After Fire Destroys Local’s Home & Classic Cars

Te Puna’s Harry Horman lost everything in a massive fire that tore through his property on Sunday night, taking out his home, caravan, and eight of his nine classic cars. The fire hit 1000°C, setting off explosions from gas canisters and fuel tanks, and despite trying to fight it with fire extinguishers, there was no stopping it. Now, he’s left with just the clothes on his back. Fire crews were on-site until 2AM Monday, and investigators have ruled it accidental.

Since then, the Te Puna community has stepped up, offering a place to stay, clothes, food, and support. Now, Domino’s Bureta is jumping in to help—on Thursday, March 13, they’re donating $1 from every pizza sold between 11AM-8PM to support Harry. He says he’s blown away by the kindness of the community, adding, “At least I’m alive.”

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89 New Homes Coming to Otūmoetai After Years of Delays

An 89-home development is finally set to kick off in late 2025 at 80 Ngatai Rd, Otūmoetai, a solid eight years after the land was bought. The two-storey homes will be a mix of for sale and rent, helping to ease Tauranga’s housing shortage. Originally planned for 56 homes, the number jumped to 89 after Plan Change 33 rezoned the area for high-density housing. Each home gets a car park, bike parking, and landscaped areas, all within walking distance of schools, shops, and Tauranga CBD.

The project’s resource consent is in, and the council has notified affected parties, but so far, local businesses are backing it, with Bureta Superette saying it’s in the perfect spot and will bring more people to the area. No word on what caused the delay or the cost of the build, but if all goes to plan, new homeowners could move in as early as next year.

Check out the events below! ($$ - Ticketed Event)

Music & Concerts 🎵

Tantay

  • When: Saturday, 15 Mar, 7:30pm

  • Where: Totara Street

  • More Info: Tantay

  • Cost: $$

Tauranga Irish Festival

  • When: Saturday 15 Mar, 3pm-10pm

  • Where: Soper Reserve

  • More Info: IrishFest

  • Cost: $$

Friends of the Bush Benefit Concert - Astrolabe

  • When: Saturday 15 Mar, 4pm-9pm

  • Where: Astrolabe

  • More Info: Friends

  • Cost: $$

NZ Symphony Orchestra - Timeless Beauty

  • When: Saturday 15 Mar, 7:30pm

  • Where: Baycourt Addison Theater

  • More Info: NZSO

  • Cost: $$

Groove Cruise Night

  • When: Saturday 15 Mar, 8pm

  • Where: Agave, 4/169 Maunganui Rd

  • More Info: Groove

  • Cost: Free

Silver Screens & Serenades

  • When: Sunday 16 Mar, 2pm

  • Where: Baycourt Addison Theater

  • More Info: SilverScreens

  • Early Bird: Choose your price

Comedy & Screenings🎭

Munchin Movies (Student Funded)

  • When: Friday 14 Mar, 5:30pm

  • Where: Tauranga Girls College School Hall

  • More Info: MunchinMovies

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

St. Patrick's Day Standup Comedy Show

  • When: Friday 14 Mar, 8pm

  • Where: Luxe Cinema, 4 Golden sands Dr, Papamoa

  • More Info: St.Patrick’s

  • Cost: Child $$

Festivals & Special Events 🎉

SBY: How to start a community garden

  • When: Friday, 14 Mar, 6pm-7pm

  • Where: Envirohub, 31B Glasgow St, Tauranga

  • More Info: Garden

  • Cost: Free

Community Emergency Hub Open Day

  • When: Friday, 14 Mar, 6:30pm-8:30pm

  • Where: Abundant Life Church

  • More Info: Emergency

  • Cost: Free

Mitre 10 Carnival

  • When: Sat-Sun, 15-16 Mar

  • Where: Mitre 10 Mega

  • More Info: Mitre10

  • Cost: Free

The Extravaganza Fair

  • When: Sat-Sun, 15-16 Mar, 9am-5pm

  • Where: Memorial Park

  • More Info: Extravaganza

  • Cost: Kids free, Adults Gold coin

International Race Day

  • When: Saturday, 15 Mar, 11:30am

  • Where: Tauranga Racecourse

  • More Info: InternationalRace

  • Cost: Free

Tatts for Cats

  • When: Sunday, 16 Mar, 10am-5pm

  • Where: 74a Maleme Street, Greerton

  • More Info: TattsforCats

  • Cost: $$ (Charity)

Markets 🍔

The Floral Hub

  • When: Thursday, 13 Mar, 8am-9:30am

  • Where: Holy Trinity Church

  • More Info: Floral

  • Cost: Free

Dinner in the Domain

  • When: Thursday, 13 Mar, 5pm-9pm

  • Where: Pāpāmoa Pony Club

  • More Info: Dinnerinthedomain

  • Cost: Free

Tauranga Night Market

  • When: Friday, 14 Mar, 5pm-8.30pm

  • Where: Tauranga Race Course

  • More Info: TaurangaNightMarket

  • Cost: Free

Gourmet Night Market

  • When: Friday, 14 Mar, 5pm-9pm

  • Where: Coronation Park

  • More Info: Gourmet

  • Cost: Free

Omokoroa Night Market

  • When: Friday, 14 Mar, 5pm-9pm

  • Where: Omokoroa Domain

  • More Info: OmokoroaDomain

  • Cost: Free

The Little Big Markets

  • When: Saturday, 15 Mar, 9am-2pm

  • Where: Pāpāmoa Pony Club

  • More Info: LittleBigMarkets

  • Cost: Free

Tauranga Farmers Market

  • When: Saturday, 15 Mar, 7:45am-12pm

  • Where: Tauranga Primary

  • More Info: FarmersMarket

  • Cost: Free

Eco-Conscious Market

  • When: Sunday, 16 Mar, 10am-1pm

  • Where: The Cargo Shed

  • More Info: Eco-conscious

  • Cost: Free

Dinner in the Domain

  • When: Sunday, 16 Mar, 5pm-9pm

  • Where: Matua Park

  • More Info: Dinnerinthedomain

  • Cost: Free

Pāpāmoa Community Market

  • When: Sunday, 16 Mar, 5pm-9pm

  • Where: Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School

  • More Info: Community

  • Cost: Free

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