Tauranga Moana Maori Tourism is a non-profit organisation that provides access to some of the best-known Maori tourism operators in the Bay of Plenty. TMMT is also the Maori Regional Tourism Organisation, or MRTO. It promotes cultural heritage tours, marine safaris, museums, hangi and concerts, accommodation, marae stays, waka excursions, environmental and educational tours, etc. Contact Tauranga Moana (Tel 571-3722, www.tgammt.co.nz) if you are looking for a ‘unique cultural encounter’ and they’ll recommend operators