Kaitlyn MorrellMultimedia journalist ·Bay of Plenty Times·16 Jul, 2026 06:00 PM5 mins to read‌Founded by Jack Jones, owner of New Dawn Promotions, Leavers Festival will take place in December at Soper Reserve.Thousands of school leavers are expected to flock to Mount Maunganui this summer for a “unique” festival celebrating the end of high school.Leavers ’26 will take place in December at Soper Reserve and is expected to attract about 4000 attendees in its inaugural year.

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