Tauranga Region

Tauranga Region Tauranga - largest city of the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Tauranga is the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand.

It was settled by Europeans in the early 19th century and was constituted as a city in 1963. Tauranga City is the centre of the sixth largest urban area in New Zealand, with an urban population of 121,500 (June 2011 estimate). The city lies in the north-western corner of the Bay of Plenty, on the south-eastern edge of Tauranga Harbour. The city expands over an area of 168 square kilometres (65 sq

mi), and encompasses the communities of Bethlehem, on the south-western outskirts of the city; Greerton, on the southern outskirts of the city; Matua, west of the central city overlooking Tauranga Harbour; Maungatapu; Mount Maunganui, located north of the central city across the harbour facing the Bay of Plenty; Otumoetai; Papamoa, Tauranga's largest suburb, located on the Bay of Plenty; Tauranga City; Tauranga South; and Welcome Bay. Tauranga is one of New Zealand's main centres for business, international trade, culture, fashion and horticultural science. The Port of Tauranga is New Zealand's largest port in terms of gross export tonnage. Tauranga is one of New Zealand's fastest growing cities, with a 14 percent increase in population between the 2001 census and the 2006 census.

28/01/2019
What are some of the great activities you love doing around the Tauranga region? 10 minutes west of Te Puke, walking ti...
12/02/2013

What are some of the great activities you love doing around the Tauranga region? 10 minutes west of Te Puke, walking time 60 minutes return

http://www.westernbay.govt.nz/Parks/Walks/Papamoa-Hills-Cultural-Heritage-Regional-Park/

There are many cultural features in this park that date back to the earliest days of Maori settlement. It is one of the most historic landmarks in the Bay of Plenty and the views from the summit are absolutely breathtaking!On a clear day you can see the Mount and Tauranga to the west, far beyond the...

A total fire ban was announced an hour ago for the Western Bay of Plenty - "During a prohibited fire season, it’s an o...
30/01/2013

A total fire ban was announced an hour ago for the Western Bay of Plenty - "During a prohibited fire season, it’s an offence for any person to light any fire within the District in the open air, or to cause or assist any person to light such a fire. This includes braziers, incinerators, charcoal barbeques, bonfires, Chinese lanterns, and burn-offs."

"All permits previously issued by the Council are cancelled and no open fires are permitted. We’re relying on the public to assist us by reporting any smoke or fire sightings to Fire Emergency 111."

".....may use gas cookers and gas BBQs, but no one should light a campfire,” says Barry Low (Principal Rural Fire Officer for the Western Bay Moana Rural Fire Authority)

Read full article below:

http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/38293-fire-danger-now-extreme.html

A total fire ban is being imposed in the Western Bay of Plenty as fire danger reaches extreme levels.

23/01/2013

Thanks to the Coffee Club Bethlehem Town Centre you can score you and your other half a 50 buck date night voucher. The Edge is about to do the latest draw, last chance to get your text in. Text 'DATE' to 3343 to be in to win. :)

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