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Bay of Plenty - New Zealand

Western Bay of Plenty District

The Western Bay of Plenty District is a municipality in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. The seat of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is at Greerton in Tauranga City (which is a separate area that is not part of the district). The district envelopes Tauranga City by land, and includes Matakana Island, at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour.

Located at -37.731, 176.181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Western Bay of Plenty District, Politics of the Bay of Plenty Region

Motiti Island

Motiti Island is located off the Bay of Plenty coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is 21 kilometres north-east of Tauranga and 9.4 kilometres north-east of Papamoa. There were 18 homes occupied by 27 people on the island in the 2006 Census. A relatively flat island covering some 10 km, it is composed mainly of Miocene volcanic rocks, overlaid with more recent sediments in the south. The principal activity on the island is agriculture, with a developing avocado plantation.

Located at -37.6257, 176.422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Islands of New Zealand, Geography of the Bay of Plenty Region

Kaituna River

The Kaituna River is located in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the outflow from Lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti, and flows northwards for 45 kilometres, emptying into the Bay of Plenty near Te Puke. It was the subject of a claim concerning the effluent flowing down the river from Lake Rotorua, which resulted in movement to a land treatment system.

Located at -37.7484, 176.415 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Treaty of Waitangi, Rivers of the Bay of Plenty Region

Papamoa

Papamoa (population 20,100) is the largest suburb of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region on the northeastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Papamoa has 16km of white sandy beach stretching from the boundary with Mount Maunganui in the west to the Kaituna River in the east. Widespread settlement of the area did not start until the early 1980s and prior to this Papamoa had been largely a rural area.

Located at -37.7333, 176.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Suburbs of Tauranga

Mount Maunganui (mountain)

Mauao, commonly known as Mount Maunganui, is an extinct volcanic cone at the end of a peninsula and the town of Mount Maunganui, by the eastern entrance to the Tauranga Harbour in New Zealand. It is considered very important and tapu (sacred) by the local Māori iwi, featuring extensively in local mythology. It is also of significant historical value. The highest point is 232 metres above sea level.

Located at -37.63, 176.171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Volcanoes of New Zealand, Mountains of New Zealand, Mountains of the Bay of Plenty Region

Gate Pā

Gate Pā was the name of a Māori Pā or fortress built in 1864 only 5 km from the main British base of Camp Te Papa at Tauranga, during the Tauranga Campaign of the New Zealand Land Wars. The name pā comes from its appearance; the palisade looked like a picket fence while a higher part in the middle resembled a gate.

Located at -37.716, 176.139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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New Zealand Wars, Forts in New Zealand, History of the Bay of Plenty Region, Tauranga

Tauranga Airport

Tauranga Airport is a regional airport 2NM to the north east of Tauranga city in the Bay of Plenty on the North Island of New Zealand. Scheduled flights are operated by Eagle Airways, Air Nelson and Mount Cook Airlines divisions of Air New Zealand, using Raytheon Beechcraft 1900D, De Havilland Dash 8 Q-300 and ATR-72 aircraft respectively. Tauranga airport is the fifth busiest airport in New Zealand in terms of aircraft movements, with 86,935 movements during 2010.

Located at -37.6719, 176.196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Airports in New Zealand, Tauranga, Buildings and structures in Tauranga

Baypark Stadium

Baypark Stadium formerly known as Bluechip Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. It is currently used for Speedway events during summer and rugby matches in winter. Baypark Stadium is one of two home stadiums for the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union (the other being Rotorua International Stadium) and occasionally holds Chiefs Super Rugby matches. The stadium holds 19,800 people and was built in 2001 by Bob Clarkson.

Located at -37.685, 176.226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Rugby union stadiums in New Zealand, Speedway in New Zealand, Sport in Tauranga, Multi-purpose stadiums in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Bay of Plenty Region

Tauranga Boys' College

Tauranga Boys' College is a state secondary school for boys, located on the edge of the downtown area of Tauranga, New Zealand. The school was founded in 1958. The school prides itself on its successful involvement in academia, sport and the arts.

Located at -37.7026, 176.157 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Boys' schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1958, Secondary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Tauranga

Mount Maunganui College

Mount Maunganui College is a co-educational state school located in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, near Mt Maunganui Intermediate. It was established in 1958, the same year that Tauranga College was split into Tauranga Boys' College and Tauranga Girls' College. It has many classrooms, a library, two large halls, a 33 metre outdoor swimming pool, basketball court, a large sports field and several netball/tennis courts. There is also a Maori marae located on the ground.

Located at -37.6619, 176.207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1958, Secondary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Tauranga

Tauranga Intermediate

Tauranga Intermediate is an Intermediate school situated in Tauranga, New Zealand. It is the largest in the country, with over 1,200 boys and girls in 40 classrooms.

Located at -37.7136, 176.154 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1958, Intermediate schools in New Zealand, Schools in Tauranga

Moturiki Island

Moturiki Island, known as "Leisure Island" in English, is located just off Mount Maunganui beach. It is connected to the beach by a man made land bridge. NIWA maintains a tide meter on Moturiki Island. Moturiki Island offers rock climbing opportunities. Marineland Ltd built an aquarium in 1966, but this was closed in May 1981.

Located at -37.6333, 176.183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Uninhabited islands of New Zealand, Climbing areas of New Zealand, Tauranga

Tauranga Girls' College

Tauranga Girls' College (TGC) is a high school in Tauranga, New Zealand. It caters for girls from the ages of 12 to 18 (Years 9 to 13), and offers the NCEA system of qualifications. The current principal is Ms Pauline Cowens. TGC has many extracurricular activities, in both the arts and sporting. The largest activity would have to be the production, combined with Tauranga Boys' College.

Located at -37.7131, 176.145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1958, Girls' schools in New Zealand, Secondary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Tauranga

Kaka Street Special School

Kaka Street Special School is a school catering for children with mild-severe learning and physical disabilities located in Tauranga, New Zealand. It is the only school of its kind in the Western Bay of Plenty region, and operates three satellite classes in Tauranga Intermediate school, Merivale Primary School and Te Puke Primary School. The current principal is Barrie Wickens.

Located at -37.7117, 176.156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1965, Special schools in New Zealand, Schools in Tauranga

Otumoetai College

Otumoetai College is a high school in Tauranga, New Zealand, situated in the Bay of Plenty province. Otumoetai College is a co-ed school revered for its strength in the sports of Volleyball, Hockey and Rowing. Otumoetai College was first opened and established in 1965 and had a student roll number of 206 students ranging from year 9 to year 13. Today the school roll is counted at approximately 1,970 students.

Located at -37.6797, 176.13 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1965, Secondary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Tauranga

Otumoetai

Otumoetai is a major suburb of the city of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Otumoetai is a name used to describe the central area of the peninsula and also the suburbs of Central Otumoetai, Brookfield, Bellevue, Pillans Point, Bureta, Cherrywood and Matua as a whole.

Located at -37.6667, 176.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Suburbs of Tauranga

Otumoetai School

Otumoetai School (More commonly known as Otumoetai Primary School) is a school in the city of Tauranga, in northern New Zealand. The school was opened in 1912, and was the first to open in the area. The current principal is Geoff Opie (2002-) and the school had 513 students in 2007.

Located at -37.6826, 176.135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1912, Primary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Tauranga

Port of Tauranga

Port of Tauranga is the port of Tauranga, New Zealand, the largest port in the country in terms of total cargo volume, and the second largest in terms of container throughput. The port is operated by Port of Tauranga Ltd. This article is about both the company and the port of Tauranga itself. The port is located in a natural harbour protected by Mount Maunganui and Matakana Island, and is the only natural harbour between Auckland and Wellington offering good shelter in all weather.

Located at -37.6614, 176.173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Ports and harbours of New Zealand, Port operating companies, Tauranga

Otumoetai Intermediate

Otumoetai Intermediate is a co-ed Intermediate school situated in Tauranga, New Zealand. As of 2011, it has a roll of 895 pupils. Otumoetai Intermediate offers many technology classes, taken twice a week by the students. The tech classes are: Visual Art Dance and Drama Music Sewing Food Science Wood Work ICT

Located at -37.6752, 176.13 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Intermediate schools in New Zealand, Schools in Tauranga

Bethlehem, New Zealand

Bethlehem is a suburb of Tauranga in New Zealand's North Island. Originally a small independent town, it has now been absorbed by Tauranga and comprises a number of subdivsions including Bethlehem Heights, Sterling Gate, La Cumbre, Saint Andrews, and Mayfield. It is situated on State Highway 2, and has amenities such as a small shopping village with a supermarket and retail stores. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:37|42|S|176|07|E||| |primary |name= }}

Located at -37.7, 176.117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Suburbs of Tauranga

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic

According to its website Bay of Plenty Polytechnic offers the largest range of New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approved programmes in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is an accredited provider of national certificate qualifications (Levels 1 to 4) and national diploma qualifications (Levels 5 to 7). It also offers degree programmes and pathways in partnership with other tertiary education providers.

Located at -37.7334, 176.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Vocational education in New Zealand, Education in the Bay of Plenty Region, Tauranga

Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre

Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre (QEYC) is a multi-purpose indoor sporting events and entertainment centre in Tauranga, New Zealand. The centre has a maximum capacity of 2,580, having completed renovations in 2006. It hosts basketball and volleyball events regularly, and can also accommodate badminton and netball events. In 2008, QEYC was excluded as a venue for ANZ Championship matches because it did not match the 3000-seat minimum requirement.

Located at -37.6994, 176.164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in New Zealand, Netball venues in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Tauranga, Sport in Tauranga, Sports venues in the Bay of Plenty Region

Classic Flyers Museum

The The Classic Flyers Museum is an aviation museum located at the Tauranga Airport, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, owned by a registered New Zealand charitable trust, the Bay of Plenty Classic Aircraft Trust. The museum has a range of flying and static aircraft displays as well as a cafe. The museum features a Hawker Hunter.

Located at -37.6678, 176.198 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Aerospace museums in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Tauranga, Military and war museums in New Zealand, Museums in the Bay of Plenty Region

Maungatapu Bridge

The Maungatapu Bridge is a beam bridge which crosses the Tauranga Harbour and connects the Matapihi and Maungatapu peninsulas in New Zealand. The bridge opened in 1959 and is 316 metres long and 10 metres wide. The bridge carries two lanes of traffic and a footpath. Prior to 2009 State Highway 2 and State Highway 29 ran concurrently over the bridge.

Located at -37.708, 176.189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Beam bridges, Bridges in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Tauranga, Tauranga

Bay Oval

Bay Oval (also known as Blake Park) is a cricket ground in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. First known as Blake Park, it held its first List A match in 1987/88 Shell Cup when Northern Districts played Central Districts. During the 1980s and 90s, large holiday crowds flocked to the ground to watch one-day matches, with the ground playing host to a total of 26 List A matches between 1987/88 and 2001/02 seasons.

Located at -37.6528, 176.191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Bay of Plenty Region