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

 

 

 

 

 

 

G’day, Kia ora…welcome!

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.

Kiwi360 Te Puke Blokart Racing Papamoa Pou's at the Strand, Tauranga Surfing, Mt Maunganui

Just in

August Newsletter is here!
Wild food, shopping, surfing (the waves - not the internet), Bonneville salt flats racing update, winners, new prizes and much more >>>

Spotlight
Another of our great escapes... this time a hideaway lodge near the top of the Kaimai Ranges. And we fly with Tauranga's iconic M.A.S.H chopper, the Bell 47 read it here >>>

Employment section added !
Trying to find a job? Look here for information, and links to Western Bay of Plenty employment agencies and employers >>>


Don't Miss...
32nd Tauranga Film Festival: Bay City Cinemas & Rialto, 28 August-10 September
The Wizard of Oz: Baycourt Centennial Theatre, 5-13 September
Father's Day Sailing Extravaganza: Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat Club 7 September
Aims Games: Tauranga, Mt Maunganui 7-12 September
Mauao Ocean Hoe, Outrigger Canoe Race: Pilot Bay 20 September
The 50+ Lifestyle Expo: Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 26-27 September
City to Surf Half Marathon: Edgewater Fan, 28 September
2008 World blokart Championships: Blokart Heaven, 29 September-4 October

 

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News Headlines 05/09

Local Companies Finalists in Master Builders Awards

Former Rowing Boss' Convictions Overturned

No Comment from Peters on Police Complaint

Motorists Warned of Traffic Changes

Chorus 'Switches On'

Organisations Scoop Safety Awards

AIMS Games Kick Off

Click here to read the news stories >>>


Weekend Weather

Friday: Few afternoon showers. Southwesterlies developing

Saturday: Fine, evening cloud. Southerlies turning easterly

Sunday: Rain developing later. Northeasterly strengthening


WIN!
This month: a $30 gift voucher from Alimento - a chic cafe with superb coffee and a great menu, and a $50 shopping voucher to spend Downtown the Mount   more >>>

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