The Best of Tauranga
Views & Reviews of everything that's great in the Western Bay of Plenty, New Zealand!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To your independent website for the coastal Bay of Plenty, and its great seaside capital of Tauranga.

Our insider's guide brought to you by long-time locals, covers the central city, the surf mecca of Mount Maunganui, mural town Katikati & the kiwifruit capital of Te Puke.   

Browse our free information on everything from the best beaches, shopping, where to eat and stay - and more.

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G'day from BoTCom, as we focus on adventures of the outdoor and culinary kind
in June's Newsletter >>>

Outdoor pursuits, we try a Brazilian (steakhouse that is), wild food (and beer!) spring loaded fun and much more in this month's Spotlight >>>




Surfing Bay of Plenty
by BibleJohn

Don't Miss...
Gate Pa Community Day: St George's Anglican Church, 4 July
Tauranga Performing Arts Competition: Baycourt, 3-12 July
Dunkleys Great NZ Craft Show: Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 10-12 July
Lion Red UGL Chartered Clubs Raceday: Tauranga Racecourse, 15 July
Kelvin Cruickshank - Soul food: Baycourt, 19 July
Smokefreerockquest 2009: Baycourt, 25 July
Shane Cortese Jukebox 50's Show: Baycourt, 26 July
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Exhibition: Baycourt, 31 July-2 August
Tauranga Embroiders' Guild Annual Exhibition 2009: Baycourt, 12-16 August

 

Bay of Plenty Job Vacancies

News Headlines 03/07

Police: Gun Haul Link to 'Organised Crime?'

Five Year Old Encounters Intruder

Arrest in Second Armed Police Turn Out

Thunderstorm Warning

Drivers - Get Set for Roadworks Slowdown

Pilot Bay 'Clear' of Pollution

Click here to read the news stories >>>


Weekend Weather

Friday: Long fine spells. Westerlies

Saturday: Rain developing late morning. Northeasterly

Sunday: Occasional rain to showers in the afternoon. Light winds


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This month: two tickets for the thrilling Kaituna Jet boat ride at Spring Loaded Fun Park Paengaroa
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