Bay of Plenty Residents Guide 2017

BAY OF PLENTY

RESIDENTS' GUIDE 2017

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Introduction

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he Bay of Plenty economy has undergone a significant transformation over the last few years, with an increase in business moving to the region, a rise in new start-up companies and strong job growth resulting in the diversification of key employment sectors.

We continue to hold the top spot in the country for both economic growth and job growth, with a phenomenal 7,900 new jobs created across the region in the last year.

This reflects robust confidence in the business community as companies expand and create new jobs, as well as the growth in new businesses moving to the Bay. Our region is increasingly becoming a hub for entrepreneurs and innovative companies, underpinned by investment in tertiary education and research. Development of the new University of Waikatoled tertiary and research campus is underway in Tauranga’s city centre. In addition, the university’s Coastal Marine Field Station has trebled in size since it was established five years ago. This has

positioned the region as a major international centre for marine-based research for pharmaceutical and agrichemical innovation.

The establishment technology incubator WNT Ventures is contributing to the growth of innovation in the Bay. Supported by the government, it is working to grow start-up companies largely in the primary industries, technology and specialised manufacturing sectors. Work is also underway on the establishment of an ‘innovation lab’, which will provide businesses with access to capability to increase innovation, particularly in the areas of creativity and product design.

The future is bright for the Bay of Plenty, which has planned well to provide world class infrastructure to support population and business growth. If you live here, you will already know the benefits provided by a dynamic coastal environment.

If you are thinking of moving here, the competitive advantages of living and working in Tauranga are second to none.

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Where children come first

At Nurtured at Home, we offer children and families high quality learning in a safe and nurturing home environment. We recognise that children learn best through play, and empower each child to explore and participate at their own pace.

We’d love to talk to you about your childcare needs, or hear from you if you’re interested in becoming a home Educator.

Looking for the best in-home childcare?

Would you like to work with children?

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Call us now on 0800 22 11 77 to discuss your childcare needs or interest in becoming an Educator. For more information, visit our website www.nurturedathome.co.nz

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Welcome from the Mayor

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auranga is New Zealand’s most attractive place to live for present and future generations.

I have called Tauranga home for over 30 years and am grateful to live in such a beautiful city.

I have watched Tauranga grow from a relatively small town to a vibrant and desirable destination for premium lifestyle, leisure and business opportunities. We play host to fantastic events, including the ever-growing AIMS Games and the new Paradox Street Art Festival.

Thousands of people cruise into our Port every summer.

Our rapid growth in recent years demonstrates just how keen people are to experience what we locals already know – this is the place to be in New Zealand.

We have a wonderful opportunity to use this growth to our advantage.

As a Council we will work collaboratively with Tangata Whenua,

businesses, voluntary organisations, public agencies, and within our communities to ensure we build on the momentum that already exists.

We want to build a competitive and successful city that balances the four well-beings: economic, social, environmental, and cultural. We want to be a city where businesses can grow and compete on a global scale.

And we want to be a city that caters for all, from the very young to the young at heart, enabling our people to live how they want to in the place they want to be.

I am personally committed to ensuring our growth is managed in a sustainable way, both environmentally and financially.

I want to work with you to ensure that the things we all love about Tauranga are preserved and enhanced as we grow.

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Rothbury Financial Services, IT specialists and some of New Zealand’s most respected and successful managers, sales people and auctioneers.

The group also plays a leading role in supporting numerous national, regional and local community organisations and events.

These companies individually are market leaders in their own right with a proven track record earned over several decades. This provides a cohesive and coordinated market penetration along with a well respected leading role in the real estate industry.

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Events and Entertainment

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ore than 500 events are held in Tauranga each year. Major events like the AIMS Games and a number of other civic and community events receive funding from Council, adding to the city’s vibrancy throughout the year. The annual summer event programme at Mount Maunganui provides something for everyone to enjoy.

For information on participating in events, or for assistance on how to organise and fund your own event, visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/events or call the customer service centre on 07 577 7000.

Baycourt - Where the Arts Come Alive!

Located in the heart of downtown Tauranga, Baycourt Community and Arts Centre is the Bay of Plenty’s only

full-service theatre and performing arts venue, capable of hosting a wide variety of major attractions and events. The home of performing arts in Tauranga, Baycourt is extensively used for local, regional, national and international performances and exhibitions.

Baycourt provides a range of different performance, exhibition and meeting spaces that can be configured to suit any need. If you would like to hire one of these venues, contact the Events Co-ordinator on 07 577 7189.

Address: 38 Durham Street, Tauranga Phone: 07 577 7189 baycourt@tauranga.govt.nz www.baycourt.co.nz Facebook.com/baycourt.tauranga Instagram.com/baycourt.tauranga

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Exceptional art at Tauranga Art Gallery

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auranga Art Gallery toi Tauranga, which opened in 2007, is the city’s public art gallery. The aim of the institution is to create exceptional art experiences that engage, inspire, challenge and educate.

The gallery has a great reputation in the New Zealand art scene and it’s becoming more internationally noticed, too. It is housed in a modern building, centrally located on the corner of Wharf and Willow Streets, downtown Tauranga across the road from the library and council buildings by the main bus stop.

The exhibition programme for the coming years is exciting and stimulating, consisting of high-quality local, national and international art and a diverse range of media. Occasionally there are historical exhibitions on

display but Tauranga Art Gallery has a strong focus on contemporary art.

The exhibition programme is being developed by gallery director Karl Chitham and his staff. They aim to present an exciting mix of touring exhibitions from other institutions, shows that are developed in-house and site-specific artist projects.

The gallery’s huge atrium with 7m high walls can be hired as a venue.

Movie nights, fashion shows, musical performances, cocktail parties, book or product launches, presentations and even weddings can be held in this unique space.

The gallery also has a range of education and visitor programmes that are developed around the exhibitions, to enhance visitors’ experience. Visitor programmes include debates, floor talks,

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guided tours, seminars, screenings, performances and artist residencies.

Education is a key focus for Tauranga Art Gallery. Practically every school-aged child has visited the gallery with their teacher, and enjoyed the tailor-made programmes that are inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions and aligned with the national education curriculum.

The learning and engagement team has developed a great programme for Early Childhood Education (ECE) providers, too.

Locals and visitors to the region can come to the gallery free of charge, at any day of the week between 10am and 4.30pm. The only days Tauranga Art Gallery is closed are Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and ANZAC Day. Shows change regularly, so there is always something new to experience.

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Tauranga City Libraries

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auranga City has four libraries – Tauranga, Greerton, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui – where you can borrow a book, DVD or audio book, use the internet, a computer or photocopier, study, join a class or take part in a range of free events including our kids’ holiday programmes.

The Library Learning Centres offer a range of computer classes in a relaxed, friendly environment. You can also book a one-on-one appointment with a technology coach.

For specialist Maori collections, local history and genealogy resources, visit

the Central library in the Tauranga CBD. Greerton’s brand new library has recently opened at 139 Greerton Road. This lovely new facility is the perfect place to browse our collection of books and magazines or to take part in an event or lesson.

Making great use of the Greerton Village Green and surrounded by quality cafes and shops, the new Greerton Library is well worth a visit.

For more information about our libraries visit: www.library.tauranga.govt. nz, follow us on Facebook, or phone 577 7177.

Membership at all Tauranga City Libraries is free.

Tauranga Library

Greerton Library

Mount Maunganui Library

Papamoa Library

Civic Arcade, Willow Street Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Wednesday 9.30am to 7.00pm Saturday 9.30am to 4pm Sunday 11.30am to 4pm

398 Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm

Mobile Library

Greerton Village Green, Greerton Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 4pm

15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 4pm

See our website for an up-to-date timetable.

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Recreational Facilities

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auranga has a wide range of sport and recreation facilities, as well as venues for hire for private or corporate functions. From swimming pools, community centres and halls, to the impressive ASB Baypark, we have a venue for all your event and recreation needs.

ASB Baypark ASB Baypark is home to Baypark Speedway, and proudly hosts the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (netball)

and the annual opening ceremony for New Zealand’s largest sports event, the AIMS Games.

The ASB Arena is one of the most versatile venues in New Zealand. The facility can host almost any type of event – from community and national sporting fixtures through to trade shows, conferences, gala dinners, corporate hospitality and international music acts.

For more information on all of our venues please visit www.bayvenues.co.nz.

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Mount Maunganui Hot SaltWater Pools 9 Adams Avenue, Mount Maunganui 07 577 8551

Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre Kiteroa Street, Greerton 07 577 8552 Baywave and Greerton Aquatic Centres offer learn to swim classes Monday to Saturday for all ages and stages. For more information go to www.bayswim.co.nz.

Memorial Pool Memorial Park, off Devonport Road, Tauranga

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Rubbish and Recycling

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auranga City operates under a ‘user pays’ kerbside rubbish, recycling and garden waste collection system.

Kerbside Rubbish Collections Council offers a kerbside rubbish collection, using a pre-paid black bag with a pink sticker, which is available at supermarkets. Private service providers also offer kerbside rubbish collections, which need to be arranged independently. Bins or bags are available.

take your recycling, garden waste and rubbish for disposal, recycling or reuse.

Most recycling is free. There is a charge for rubbish and garden waste. Council pre-paid black rubbish bags with a pink sticker are accepted free of charge.

Kerbside Recycling and Garden Waste Collections Council does not offer a kerbside recycling or garden waste collection.

Private service providers offer kerbside recycling and garden waste collections, which need to be arranged independently.

Resource Recovery Parks There are two Resource Recovery Parks in Tauranga City where you can

Resource Recovery Park locations: Maleme Street, Greerton: 07 541 1904 Truman Lane, Te Maunga: 07 575 2809 For more information visit: Website: www.tauranga.govt.nz/waste Facebook: www.facebook.com/ resourcerecoverytauranga Email: resource.recovery@tauranga.govt.nz Kerbside Collection Days MONDAY: Matapihi, Mt Maunganui, Omanu, Arataki TUESDAY: Papamoa, Maungatapu, Maungatawa Lane WEDNESDAY: TGA Central, TGA South, Gate Pa, Judea South, Bethlehem, Tauriko, Te Reti, Tauriko Industrial Area THURSDAY: Greerton, Pyes Pa, Poike, The Lakes, Hairini, Welcome Bay, Ohauiti, Kairua Road FRIDAY: Matua, Otumoetai, Bellevue, Brookfield, Judea North

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Building and Planning

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uilding consents, resource consents and subdivision consents are very different, and depending on your project you may need one, two, or all three. Tauranga City Council can provide advice on working within New Zealand’s building and resource management legislation.

If your project could impact on the environment, or could affect other people, you may require resource consent. Speak to our Duty Planner in the first instance if you think you might need resource consent.

A building consent is approval from Council for you to carry out building works at a specific site. It ensures that building, plumbing, drainage and fire safety requirements comply with the NZ Building Code. It may be useful for you to talk to our customer service team before you start your building consent application so that you know beforehand what your application needs to contain.

For more information check out our property portal at building.tauranga.govt.nz.

Property files Tauranga property files are all available electronically. When you request a property file from the Council you will receive it on a USB that is yours to keep and use in whatever way you like.

Property files can be ordered in person at our customer service centre, over the phone or online at www.tauranga.govt.nz.

Prices - $46.00 – Residential $51.00 – Commercial LIM Reports LIM reports can be ordered through our website or customer service centre.

Prices • $244 for a ten working day LIM • $366 for a five working day LIM • $284 for a ten working day commercial/industrial LIM Please note that in all instances the day after the Council receives your application will be treated as the first processing day.

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Dogs

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wning a dog comes with a lot of responsibility and expense. Your dog must have shelter, water, food, daily exercise and veterinary care when necessary.

Whether in the home, walking down the street, on the beach or at a park, it is the owner’s total responsibility to ensure your dog is controlled at all times and cannot cause nuisance, distress or danger to any person or other animal.

Exercise areas Dogs are not allowed on the Mount Main Beach, Pilot Bay or Mauao. You can walk your dog in most other places in Tauranga City as long as the dog is under control at all times. Dogs must be kept 10m from children’s playgrounds.

A complete list of prohibited areas is on our website.

an unregistered dog then you must register it immediately. Registration must be renewed by 30 June each year.

Your dog must also be microchipped by the age of six months. Council will record your microchip number free of charge when you register your dog.

Microchipping and registering your dog will assist Council to return your dog should it become lost or stolen.

If you are moving to Tauranga with a dog you can swap your dog’s current registration tag for aTauranga City tag at our customer service centre free of charge.

The pound The pound is located at 88 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui. It is open 3.15-4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). You will need to pay any fees at the Council building in Willow Street before collecting your dog from the pound.

Registration All dogs over three months of age must be registered with Council. If you buy

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Civil Defence and

Emergency Management D o you have a plan for emergencies? It is important to plan to look after yourself and your loved ones for at least three days or more in the event of a disaster.

Emergency alerts Sign up for text and email alerts so that when a disaster strikes and time is of the essence, you will receive information from Civil Defence. You can sign up at www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz or by texting the letters TA to 2028. (TA for Tauranga,WB forWestern Bay). The initial text costs 20c but there are no further charges to receive alerts.

Radio frequencies for emergency information National Radio: 101.0 FM and 819 AM The Hits: 95.0 FM More FM: 93.4 FM

Radio Live: 1107 AM Newstalk ZB: 90.2 FM or 1008 AM

Tsunami warnings The biggest land threat to Tauranga City from a tsunami is from a tsunami that is generated less than an hour from the coastline. The first warning sign for such a tsunami is a severe earthquake. If the shaking knocks you over or if it lasts for more than a minute, it’s time to go. Don’t wait for anyone to tell you what to do, move inland or to higher ground.

To see where you need to evacuate visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/tsunami For more information on being prepared for an emergency please visit: www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz www.getthru.govt.nz www.whatstheplanstan.govt.nz

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Getting Around Buses Our local Bay Hopper buses run seven days a week and on all public holidays except Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Regional bus services, Intercity, and Naked Bus/Mana all stop at and depart from Wharf Street.

For local and regional timetables, fares and other information please view www.baybus.co.nz or phone 0800 4 BAY BUS (0800 422 9287) or visit the i-SITE. i-SITE Tauranga i-SITE Information Centre is your first stop for information and reservations for activities, attractions and accommodation in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and the rest of New Zealand.

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Getting Active Indoors and Out Walkways and cycleways Tauranga and Mount Maunganui’s walkways and cycleways are the ideal way to enjoy the stunning scenery the area has to offer. Highlights include Waikareao Estuary, Gordon Carmichael Reserve and the walking/ cycle link through the Papamoa stormwater reserves between Pacific View Reserve and Gordon Spratt Reserve. Get a copy of the Walkways booklet for more detailed information or look up the walkways information on the Council’s website.

Parks, playgrounds and sports fields The city’s premier parks include Memorial Park, Mauao (Mount Maunganui), McLaren Falls Park and Yatton Park. Visit our website for a full list of parks and playgrounds in your area. For all park bookings please contact the Parks Booking Coordinator: parksbookings@tauranga.govt.nz

BBQs Public barbecues in Tauranga are free to use. You cannot reserve a barbecue; they are first in, first served. You may take your gas barbecue to any park, reserve or foreshore but open fires are not permitted on reserves.

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Tauranga Airport

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auranga Airport is located in Mount Maunganui. Air New Zealand operates direct flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch daily. There is a Koru Lounge, a Board Room available for hire and wifi available throughout the terminal. A sprawling collection of hangars house numerous aviation businesses and clubs.

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Rates

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ates are sent out twice a year and provide just over half of Council’s income. They pay for a wide range of services and capital projects such as new roads, events, stormwater, libraries, reserves and so on.

Annual rates are set in July each year and are GST inclusive. Rates invoices are sent out on 1 August and 1 February, and are due on the last working day of the month. Opt to receive your invoices via email and help save the trees!

If you are on a low income you may be eligible for a rates rebate that Council administers on behalf of the Government. Visit our website for more information on rebates and remissions.

Water rates Tauranga properties are charged for water by meter.Water rates are sent out four times a year. They help to pay for water collection, treatment facilities, and our water distribution network and water conservation measures.

If you have concerns regarding your water bill – if you think the reading is too high or you have a leak, email us on info@tauranga.govt.nz or phone 577 7000.

How to pay your water and rates You can pay your rates online, in person, over the phone or via post. Payments

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Thriving Together

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ay of Plenty Regional Council manages sustainable development across the region, from north of Waihı- Beach to Lottin Point near Cape Runaway.

The environment and people are reliant on each other. We need to protect and maintain our precious natural resources, such as water, air and land because they’re are vital to how we live. Our natural resources give us sustenance, form the basis of our economy and generate our sense of community.

Over the coming 10 years Bay of Plenty Regional Council will deliver five key outcomes for your community: • Clean, healthy water that’s sustainably managed • Thriving natural environments and biodiversity that sustain local people, now and in the future • Resilient infrastructure and sound planning that improves natural hazard and flood protection

• Regional collaboration and strategic leadership • Economic development that boosts the region’s performance Caring for the Western Bay and Tauranga In Tauranga and the Western Bay we’re working with landowners and the wider community to care for land, air, water and wildlife in the Tauranga Harbour, Kaituna/Maketu¯ and Pongakawa/ Waitahanui catchments.

Land around Tauranga Harbour is used extensively for urban, horticultural and agricultural purposes, which must be carefully monitored and managed to ensure the harbour’s waters are protected. We’re also working on solutions to community concerns about excessive growth of native sea lettuce and mangroves. Find out more at www.boprc.govt.nz/taurangaharbour In the Kaituna/Maketu¯ and Pongakawa/Waitahanui catchments we’re involving locals in setting limits

and developing solutions for maintaining water quality and availability in the catchments. This is part of our work to implement the government’s National Policy Statement for Freshwater. We’re also re-creating wetlands and restoring ¯ nga¯toro/Maketu¯ Estuary by the O re-diverting 20 percent of the Kaituna River’s flow back into the estuary.

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Residents’ Guide 2017 23 Across the region In Rotorua, we work with Te Arawa, Rotorua Lakes Council and the various communities to protect and restore water quality in the Rotorua Te Arawa lakes. We monitor and research the area’s geothermal resources, and are working to improve Rotorua’s poor air quality. In the eastern Bay of Plenty we work with the community to balance development and recreational activities ¯ hiwa Harbour and around other in O sensitive areas. We are also providing up to $18 million towards the Opotiki Harbour Transformation project, a new harbour entrance to facilitate the development of the off-shore aquaculture industry. We work closely with other councils and agencies to develop economic opportunities through our Bay of Connections economic strategy.

The region has eight major rivers emptying into the Bay - the Wairoa, Kaituna, Tarawera, Rangitaiki, Whakatane, Waioeka, Motu and the Raukokore river. We work with the communities that live alongside these rivers to help protect people, land and property from flood damage.

Our work also includes maintaining the region’s biodiversity (variety of living things), reducing plant and animal pests, protecting our coastal environment and encouraging sustainable land use.

We manage the effects of flooding, help prevent pollution of land, water and air, manage maritime safety and public transport, coordinate regionwide emergency management and work with iwi to implement Treaty of Waitangi settlements.

The Regional Council also supports thousands of volunteers who give their time to caring for our beaches, rivers, estuaries and parks to make the Bay of Plenty the best place to live, work and play.

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Opportunities to Learn and Grow

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here are more than 40 schools in Tauranga, which include primary and intermediate schools plus colleges. When counting the schools in the surrounding areas of the Western Bay of Plenty, the total comes up to around 65. There are also preschools, early childhood centres, and kindergartens in most areas. Tauranga has Christian and Catholic schools, as well as recognised indigenous education providers. There are Montessori schools, as well as a Steiner/Waldorf school.

ACG, a Years 1 to 13, independent co-educational school, providing the Cambridge International curriculum, opened in Pyes Pa in 2015.

In May 2016, the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in Tauranga and Waiariki Institute of Technology in Rotorua merged to better meet the education and employment needs of the region.

The new name of the organisation, Toi Ohomai was revealed in October.

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The University of Waikato already has a presence in Tauranga but by

2020, the Bay of Plenty will have a new tertiary campus in the heart of the city.

The new university, which the University of Waikato is leading on behalf of the Bay of Plenty Tertiary Partnership, will enhance the current range of qualifications and study options available to students. In October, a proposed design concept for the campus development was approved by its three regional funders – Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, and Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust.

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Hospital Care

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ublic hospital care in Tauranga is organised by the Bay of Plenty District Health Board. Tauranga Hospital provides health services to the people, which include medical, surgical, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology and mental health. There are 349 beds at Tauranga Hospital, which includes the Special Care Baby Unit and maternity ward. The hospital is also a base for a range of associated clinical support services and allied health such as rehabilitation, speech therapy, physiotherapy, stroke and cardiac support, district nursing and addiction programmes.

The hospital was officially opened on March 6, 1914, just before the outbreak of World War I, by the Inspector-General of Hospitals Dr T.H.A. Valentine. At that time, it had a live-in staff of four, a cow

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for milk supply, and a horse for staff transport. Many people have shared their stories and pictures of Tauranga Hospital over the years. These have been made into storyboards that can be seen along the main corridor of the hospital. Even more stories about the people who have worked at the hospital over the years, as well as a digital version of the fascinating Centennial Book, can be found on the website bopdhb.govt.nz.

Tauranga also has a private hospital, Grace Hospital, situated on Cheyne Road in Oropi. It was opened in

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Tantalising Tauranga

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auranga is growing at a rapid rate. Our population has almost doubled in the last 20 years, and that growth is set to continue.

With a new university campus to be completed in the central city by 2020, further investments in infrastructure plus commercial and residential developments, it is expected that the city’s population will reach 141,000 by 2021.

There has been a large increase in interest in the city’s residential property market, particularly from those finding themselves priced out of the Auckland market.

Currently, the average price value of a Tauranga home sits around $650k. Although house prices and rents have gone up significantly in recent years, the job prospects are good which brings higher incomes and a positive economic outlook.

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28 Residents’ Guide 2017 Downtown Tauranga is showing some very interesting developments. Funky new shops and cafes have opened up and a great coffee or scrumptious lunch is never far away. There is plenty to see, do and enjoy downtown.

A new favourite, especially for teens, is the 10 by 6m Dance-o-mat on Waterfront. When Trustpower relocated their head office to the city centre, they donated the Dance-O-Mat as a welcome gift.

The Waterfront also has a fantastic playground for children with plenty of grass, plus park and picnic benches to sit and relax on. The ‘Access to Water’ Project - the construction of tidal stairs, Masonic Pier and pontoon, is currently underway and set to be completed this summer. Green light for the project came at a Council meeting on 15 December 2015, following responses from the community, iwi and water users on the proposed concept.

“Feedback from the community on the concept was an overwhelming ‘yes please, go ahead and make it happen.

This will be a new dimension for our waterfront,” said former Mayor Stuart Crosby at the time.

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Our Rich Culture and Heritage

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auranga means “safe anchorage” or “resting place”. The earliest known settlers were Maori who arrived in Tauranga from the Takitimu and the Mataatua waka in the 12th century. Guarding the entrance to Tauranga Harbour in the Bay of Plenty, Mauao (Mount Maunganui) was the landing place of the waka about 1290 AD. One of Tauranga’s first European visitors was Captain James Cook, who sailed past Mauao in November 1769.

Cook’s explorations paved the way for European settlement.

During the 1800s, missionaries established mission houses in Tauranga these missions included competing Catholic and Anglican missions. Te Papa (flat land) was the original name for both the mission station of the 1830s and the military township of the 1860s.

The original mission house, The Elms, with its beautiful gardens still stands today, and it’s a fascinating place to visit.

Tauranga was a significant site of the New Zealand Wars between the British Empire and the local Maori tribes. The most notable of the battles of the New Zealand Wars to be fought around Tauranga was the battle of Gate Pa in 1864.

Tauranga struggled through to the 1880s, and the population dropped to around 1,000 people. But the arrival of George Vesey Stewart from Ireland in 1882 brought new hope to the town. Tauranga was made a borough, and Mr Stewart was made the first Mayor of Tauranga.

If you would like a deeper look into the history of the city, head to Tauranga City Library. On the first floor, you will find the New Zealand Room where you can discover a range of interesting collections including Maori, Local History and New Zealand History.

Collections are available in a variety of formats including monographs, journals, photographs, newspapers, ephemeral

and vertical file materials, microfiche and microfilm.

Online, you can find a lot of information on Tauranga’s rich history, too. Try tauranga.kete.net.nz, Tauranga City Libraries’ online digital knowledge basket, which includes user generated content submitted by local people. Or look further, on the Ministry for Culture and Heritage website nzhistory.net.nz/ war/war-in-tauranga.

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Greerton Village

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here is something very special about Greerton. The friendly village, 6km outside of central Tauranga, has so much more than it seems on the surface. There are great cafes (some offering live music), award-winning hair salons, interesting clothing and shoe stores, antique and furniture stores, plus no less than 9 opportunity shops, which makes it affectionately known as “The Op Shop Capital of the World.”

Due to a significant investment in streetscape development in the 1990s, the once rural village has become a lively, multicultural area. With two large subdivisions at its doorstep - The Lakes and Pyes Pa – as well as nearby Welcome Bay and Ohauiti, Greerton Village is popular with shoppers who appreciate the free parking, convenience, and something a little different.

Throughout the year, there are plenty of familyfriendly events organised in Greerton, from the Irish Mile on Saint Patricks Day to the Christmas Variety Show and parade, from the annual IlluminART Festival to the wonderful Cherry Blossom Festival in spring.

Things get rather exciting in winter, too. Every year, Greerton Village gets “attacked” by a group of yarn bombers who call themselves the Greerton Guerillas. They go out to

cover trees, bollards, signs and other things with their colourful knitted and crocheted creativity.

Greerton Village also has Tauranga’s newest library, which opened in July 2016.

It is twice the size of the old library, and offers a contemporary and engaging space for the village community. The building includes a community meeting room and Learning Centre, where people can learn about IT and improve their digital literacy.

“Greerton library is a great example of how libraries have evolved to become community knowledge hubs offering traditional book-based services like activities for children and adults, spaces to read, study, to meet friends, community history and centres for people to access the internet and learn more about digital technology”, Tauranga City Libraries manager Jill Best told the Bay of Plenty Times.

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Beautiful Bethlehem

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ethlehem is the northern gateway into Tauranga. The suburb features a fantastic winery, great restaurants and cafes, schools, a recently expanded shopping centre, and a fabulous new health club and fitness centre. There are many businesses here that service a growing community.

Bethlehem Town Centre can be found a 10 minute drive from Tauranga’s CBD. The Maori name for the Bethlehem area is Peterehema. There are two Ngati Ranginui marae in the area, the Peterehama one belonging to the Ngati Hangarau hapu, and the Wairoa one belonging to the Ngati Kahu hapu.

The first shop was built in Bethlehem in the 1930’s and in 1956 the Community Hall was built. The area today has a bustling shopping centre covering more than 20,000sq m of retail space. Stores to be found here include a large supermarket, Kmart, boutique fashion stores, unique home and living plus gift shops, hair and beauty salons,

and so much more. Most of the shops are locally owned and operated.

There are plenty of food outlets and cafes, too. The new expansion brings all sorts of food outlets including sushi and kebabs. The award-winning Cafe Botannix is located in Palmers Garden Centre, across the road from the shopping centre. Somerset Cottage, one of New Zealand’s top restaurants, can be found in Bethlehem as well.

Bethlehem has been famed for its warm climate and from the first settlers exotic crops have been trialled here, as well as traditional dairy farming. It is a popular place to retire, and some of Tauranga’s most exclusive retirement lifestyle villages can be found here.

The surrounding area of Bethlehem is green and spacious, offering beautiful views over the Kaimai Ranges. If you like a nice walk or easy bike rides try the Gordon Carmichael Reserve, which is a 60 hectare oasis of plants and wetlands. The reserve has been

developed in 2002 and is located between the Mayfield subdivision in Bethlehem and the suburb of Brookfield. Features include a playground and an outdoor classroom area which is used for Learning Through Discovery programmes. More than two kilometres of walkways wind through the reserve, with 230 metres of boardwalk that is lined with stunning native plants.

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Bethlehem Lifestyle Retirement

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ore than fifteen per cent of Tauranga’s over 75s live in retirement villages - the largest percentage in the country. Retirement Village Association figures show that there are 26 retirement villages across Tauranga City and the Western Bay, which combined have about 2400 units, and are home to more than 3000 residents.

The demand is growing at rapid rate, and building consents for Tauranga retirement villages have soared in the past year. The Bay of Plenty Times reported in August that local retirement villages literally cannot build villas fast enough to keep up with the demand.

Data from Priority One that shows in the year to July 2016, 96 building consents were issued, valued at $51.8 million, compared with 87 consents valued at $33.6m for all of 2015 and 35 consents for 2014 valued at $14.3m.

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There’s even a boutique environmentally friendly retirement village in the heart of Bethlehem, with seventeen architecturally designed energy efficient homes nestled among established trees where residents have access to a communal vegetable garden, hive honey and fresh eggs from the resident chooks.

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Mount Maunganui

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nce a quiet, sandy peninsula with a few holiday baches scattered around, Mount Maunganui has grown out to be one of the North Island’s favourite holiday destinations. Affectionately known as The Mount, this beautiful spot did not only grow rapidly in popularity as a beach resort, it has also become a much sought-after place to live.

At the Mount, you can find some of New Zealand’s most exclusive and luxurious real estate. Last year, Mount Maunganui enjoyed a surge in sales of multimillion-dollar homes - including two properties that have sold for more than $5 million. The most expensive property, 92 Marine Parade, sold for $6.6 million on February 11, according to sales figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. In April this year, a beachside home in Mount Maunganui hit the market with an asking price of nearly $6.8 million, which was one of the highest listed in the Bay of Plenty. In June, a stateof-the-art home on Oceanbeach Road sold for $5.65 million - setting a new record for a non-beachfront property at Mount Maunganui.

It’s easy to see why Mount Maunganui is so attractive to home buyers. It simply has the “wow” factor.

People that are looking for a top quality lifestyle and have the money are looking for properties at locations like the Mount. Tauranga Master Builders Association president Johnny Calley

said Mount Maunganui had become a drawcard for bigger spenders that were developing sites and pumping money into the local economy.

“I think it’s exciting for the area that we are being compared to successful areas around the world like the Gold Coast. With that comes a lot of tourism, the affluence of that area will create opportunities for other sectors in our region,” he said.

House sales in Mount Maunganui/ Papamoa rose more than 20 per cent year-on-year, according to REINZ data.

Traditionally, winter is a quieter time for Mt Maunganui real estate; however this winter there was strong buyer activity for all sectors of the real estate market, including the apartment market.

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Shopping and Enjoying The Beachy Vibe

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auao marks the entrance to Tauranga’s harbour, and the port has become the largest cruise tour port destination in New Zealand.

This season shapes up as the biggest on record for ship visits. 83 ships are expected to call into the Port of Tauranga, with 153,000 passengers plus 66,000 crew members. Five ships will overnight.

The overnight stays are set to bring some great nights for both the visitors and the locals. Shops will stay open until 7pm, there will be buskers down the street, and there will be different activities going on.

“It will be fun, people can come and hang out and enjoy the atmosphere, have a drink at a bar and sit outside,” Mount Mainstreet manager Ingrid Fleming told the Bay of Plenty Times.

Mount Maunganui’s main street features more than 30 specialist

clothing and shoe stores including highend fashion boutiques. There are gift shops, art galleries, souvenir shops and other unique retail outlets to discover, along with around 60 different cafes, bars and restaurants.

A brand new multimillion-dollar shopping precinct is set to open on the corner of Mount Maunganui Road and Banks Avenue. Named Mount Central, the two single level retail buildings are connected with an architecturally designed canopy. Its high-level retail and hospitality tenants will make Mount Central a destination in its own right.

Shopping sure is good at the Mount, but its biggest attraction will always be the beach. Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach has been crowned the ‘Best Beach in New Zealand’ by TripAdvisor, and ranks among the top 25 best

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Beautiful Mauao and Pilot Bay

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t 232m high, Mauao dominates the horizon over Mt Maunganui.

You can see the Mount from just about anywhere in Tauranga, and the sights of the iconic volcanic cone are always impressive.

It’s been said that around 1 million people walk around or up Mauao each year, which makes it one of the most popular short scenic walks in the country. It takes around 45 minutes to circumnavigate Mauao’s 3.4kmlong base track. You will get treated to expansive ocean views, mature pohutukawa trees, peaceful beach inlets and plenty of places where you can stop and admire the view.

To get to the summit takes between half an hour and an hour, depending on which track you choose and how fit you are. A reasonable level of fitness is required for the climb, but it is worth the effort. Once on top, you can enjoy breathtakingly gorgeous 360° views along the entire Bay of Plenty coastline,

out across the harbour to Tauranga and the Kaimai Range beyond. Please note: dogs are not allowed up or around Mauao.

The name Mauao means “caught by the morning sun”. In Maori legend, Mauao was a nameless mountain, which had his heart broken and asked to be drowned in the ocean. Patupaiarehe, fairy-like beings from the forest with magical powers, dragged the mountain toward the sea in the night with a magic rope. But Patupaiarehe could not tolerate sunlight, so as soon as the sun came out, the poor heartbroken mountain was left fixed in place.

On the opposite side of Mount Maunganui’s main beach, you will find Pilot Bay, a beautiful sheltered beach which sits on the edge of Tauranga Harbour. The bay runs along the southwestern side of Mount Maunganui’s peninsula and is sheltered from the open ocean. It’s a great spot for families who want to splash about in

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Papamoa

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apamoa is the largest, as well as one of Tauranga’s fasted growing suburbs but it wasn’t until the early 1980s that widespread settlement started in the area. Before then, Papamoa was largely a rural area with lush farmland.

In recent years, many of the paddocks have been transformed into urban development. Hundreds of new homes have been built in recent years and many more residential developments are in full swing, but Papamoa has not lost that relaxed beachy feel that it’s become known and popular for.

Papamoa Beach is a much-loved holiday destination for Kiwi families.

It has 16km of white sand, and there are plenty of beach access points along Papamoa Beach Rd. The most popular spot for safe swimming is right outside the Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club, where lifeguards patrol the beach during summer. This beach is wide and welcoming, with plenty of room to spread out and play on the sand.

The award-winning Papamoa Beach Holiday Resort, now in its 50th year of operation, is widely recognised as a top accommodation provider. The resort received an award for excellence in hospitality two years in a row, based on guest reviews on the world’s largest travel site TripAdvisor.

For those who’d like something different than the beach, there’s the Papamoa Hills Regional Park (Te Rae o Papamoa). Walking trails are Papamoa Hills Regional Park’s main feature and it is an amazing walk to the top.

The walk up the hills features a track that meanders through pine forest, native bush and open farmland. It also showcases the terracing on several

historic Maori pa sites. If you climb right to the top you’ll be standing 224m above sea level. It’ll take you about 45 minutes to complete. Once you reach the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views across Papamoa and the nearby islands of Motiti, Matakana, Rangiwaea and Tuhua. On a nice day, you can see as far at the Coromandel Peninsula.

Please note: the main access track and surrounding areas of Papamoa Hills Regional Park will be closed to the public for approximately four months from 5 October 2016. The closure is due to a logging operation on Park and adjacent land. For your safety, please do not attempt to enter the closed areas of the Park.

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Find Your Shopping Fix in Papamoa

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here are also plenty of excellent shopping opportunities in Papamoa. The revamped Papamoa Plaza is well underway. A handful of new businesses, including Tank juicebar, Spark and Omnitech have already opened their doors during a soft launch in October. More businesses will open up in the coming months.

Papamoa Plaza manager David Hill told the Bay of Plenty Times that the project had progressed faster than expected. The completion of the full redevelopment of the shopping centre is planned for Labour weekend 2018.

Between 50 and 60 stores will be operating onsite by then, providing many new jobs for the local community.

“It’s very exciting. Papamoa is finally getting the retail offering it has long been crying out for, and deserved. This is the fastest growing suburbs in New Zealand and we wanted to ensure we future proofed what we were offering to the Papamoa community,” he said.

Although Papamoa Plaza, especially when fully redeveloped, is the area’s main shopping hub, there are plenty more shops and cute cafes to discover.

Fashion Island, just across the road from the Plaza, offers great outlet shopping and there are some very good cafes and restaurants to be found here too, including some great takeaway shops. There are also two supermarkets in Papamoa, and you will find some amazing home and garden stores in the area as well.

Another great place to wonder around in Papamoa is the Lions Market, which is held every second and fourth Sunday of each month, weather permitting. The market has recently moved from Simpson Reserve to Gordon Spratt Reserve, adjacent to the soccer fields.

The Little Big Markets, packed with handmade, high quality products made by talented local craftspeople, also venture out to Papamoa at times.

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In recent years, some excellent and innovative new health centres have opened up in Tauranga, providing more options for locals and striving for better outcomes. One of these new facilities is a state-of-the-art radiation treatment centre for cancer patients situated adjacent to Tauranga Hospital.

The Kathleen Kilgour Centre opened its doors in October 2014 bringing world class Radiotherapy treatment, services and support to the people in the Bay of Plenty and beyond. The centre sets a new standard in New Zealand with its innovative design, cutting edge technology, and personalised patient care. Treatment is available to public and privately funded patients.

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Bethlehem Birthing Centre, which opened in November 2014. The centre offers women an alternative to a hospital for having natural, non-complicated births.

It is free for all expectant women eligible for publiclyfunded maternity services in New Zealand to give birth here, and stay three nights at the centre after the delivery of their baby. The facility also offers private options, and it has the support of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

Te Manu Toroa Trust Western Iwi Health was established in 1997 to provide a Kaupapa Model of Health Care that linked and integrated services to Maori in the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty area. Key drivers were accessibility, affordability, services that were culturally appropriate and available in a culturally appropriate setting. GP surgeries are strategically placed throughout the rohe so that Maori have ease of access. Consultation fees are kept low and partnerships with pharmacies allows the organisation to reduce prescription costs. They have GP clinics in Tauranga, Papamoa and Te Puke.

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Welcome to the Western Bay!

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elcome to the Residents’ Guide for 2017 that provides information on Council’s services and the District’s attractions.

Our great District is home to 43,692 residents living within the three wards of Waihi Beach/Katikati, Kaimai and Te Puke/Maketu.

Our five main towns of Waihi Beach, Katikati, Omokoroa, Te Puke and Maketu each have a distinct character and offer unique attractions.

We have a Council that prides itself on good community-led planning, solid leadership, a close relationship with its communities, prudent financial management and cost effective infrastructure and services.

Council is recognised for its friendly service to residents and ratepayers and we work very hard to deliver affordable infrastructure and services to enable our neighbourhoods, towns

and rural communities to remain thriving and sustainable.

Our District is rich in culture and history and is becoming home to a diverse range of ethnicities. We are known nationally and internationally for our vibrant kiwifruit and agricultural industries which contribute greatly to the national economy.

We encourage business development and innovation so that there are plenty of good jobs and we are also working hard to provide more affordable housing.

This District is continually changing and developing. I am proud to lead a team in Council that embraces this change and grasps opportunities to make our slice of paradise one of the greatest places to live in New Zealand.

Garry Webber Western Bay Mayor

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Brendon is Bay born and bred with a knowledge and passion for the region. He completed an Advanced Trade Certificate in Farm Business Management in 1993 and then went on to manage and oversee a range of farms in the Bay of Plenty/Waikato areas.

Brendon found the decision to take up Real Estate a natural fit with his passion for people and his real affinity with the land and property. His training is up to date with the new standards set by the Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA2008), thus enabling him to have the knowledge and ability to deliver the highest standard of service to his clients..

Brendon appreciates how stressful purchasing and selling your family home and/or farm and moving your family can be. Brendon can not only offer a professional sales service to his clients, but he also has a wealth of experience in rural New Zealand.

Brendon’s passion in selling property at a top level has given him the ability to sell real estate of all types from residential to large scale rural.

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In our six Tauranga offices, Bethlehem,Welcome Bay, Katikati,Te Puke, Papamoa and Pukehina, you will find a team of positive, professional and dedicated people ready to do their very best for you, should you be buying, selling or looking for property management.The offices are 394 Cameron Road, Tauranga Ph 07 579 3038 strategically located on busy highways with plenty of parking for people who wish to visit us.

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Kerbside Rubbish

Collection, Recycling, Community Recycling

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ubbish and recycling are carried out by private contractors on a pre-paid basis. It is important to note that this is not a Council activity.

Please check whether there is a private contractor who provides a kerbside collection service at your address. If so, you can arrange for a wheelie bin or buy a pre-paid collection bag from supermarkets, dairies or service stations.

Please ensure your rubbish is put at your gate no later than 7.30am on the allocated collection day.

COLLECTION DAYS Monday: Waihi Beach,Tahawai Tuesday: Maketu, Paengaroa, Pongakawa, Upper Papamoa, Pukehina Wednesday: Te Puna, Minden, Omokoroa, Kaimai, Whakamarama.

Thursday: Friday:

Te Puke, Raniguru, Oropi, Pyes Pa Katikati, Aongatete

Green pre-paid bags – Environmental Green Bins phone 543 1098 Red pre-paid bags – Katikati Bin Hire phone 549 2933 Wheelie bins – please phone the number on the bin For enquiries about private kerbside collection please contact a private contractor. People in areas with no rubbish collection at the kerbside must make their own arrangements for a doorto-door service.

Note: Outside your property / by your gate is the only place for your rubbish to wait. Please don’t leave rubbish bags at the end of rural roads or at any property other than your own. It is illegal to do so.

Community recycling and greenwaste centres

Council operates community centres at Katikati, Athenree, Omokoroa (greenwaste only) and Te Puke: Athenree: 64 Steele Road, Athenree Katikati: CornerTetley/Wills Road Omokoroa Greenwaste (collection only site): 336 Omokoroa Road Te Puke: 36 Station Road,Te Puke Please note that all centres are closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday.

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Noise, Water, Roading Noise If you wish to complain about excessive noise please call Council's 24-hour number 07 571 8008.

Please be reasonable about what is `excessive’ as sometimes we get unreasonable complaints about activities such as lawn mowing and normal farming practices.

Water Our District’s water is of the highest drinking quality in New Zealand!

Deep, secure underground aquifers provide thousands of people with quality drinking water.

For more information on water supplies in your area visit the A-Z section on our website at www.westernbay.govt.nz

Roading Roading is Council's biggest investment.

Our website provides details on how our roading services are manged and operated. It also details our seal extension programme for unsealed rural roads.

Look us up on www.westernbay.govt.nz State highways are controlled by the NZ Transport Agency and information can be found on www.nzta.govt.nz

Libraries

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ou are welcome to pop in to our libraries. We have a great selection of books and audio/ visual entertainment – and of course access to a range of computer services.

We have four libraries located at Waihi Beach, Katikati, Omokoroa and Te Puke.

Each of our libraries has a diverse range of items for borrowing including a large range of books, DVDs, audio books, magazines, e-audio books and e-books.

Our staff members are well qualified to help with your enquiries and all our customers can access our free Wi-Fi and internet services as well as a range of research databases.

Membership is free for all residents and ratepayers in the Western Bay and we have a shared membership with our neighbouring libraries of Rotorua and Whakatane.

Waihi Beach Library and Service Centre:

Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach Road Tuesday and Friday: 8.30am-5pm Saturday: 9am-12 noon Phone: 07 571 8008

Katikati Library and Service Centre:

36 Main Road, Katikati Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday: 9am-12 noon Phone: 07 571 8008

Omokoroa Library and Service Centre

McDonnell Street, Omokoroa Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 9.30am-12 noon Phone: 07 571 8008

Te Puke Library and Service Centre

130 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday: 9am-12 noon Phone 07 571 8008

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Animal Services

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estern Bay is home to more than 8500 registered dogs.

Our animal services staff work in the community every day making sure dog owners are keeping their dogs under control, well looked after and that nuisance from stray, barking, aggressive and wandering dogs is minimised.

We also provide education on the correct care, welfare and training of dogs; maintain the shelter facilities; look after dogs in our care and ensure Council’s bylaw and dog policy is adhered to. We promote responsible dog ownership through community events such as dog walks (see Wander Dogs of Western Bay and join Alfie’s Facebook page) and regular “Dog day out” events with guest speakers, displays and dog competitions. We also take care of any wandering stock on the roads or livestock trespassing on private property.

Registering your dog Your dogs must be registered every year – the registration period is 1 July to 30 June. All dogs and puppies over three months of age must be registered and failure to do so may incur a fine of $300.

All dog owners with registered dogs receive a new registration form each year – these are sent out by post or emailed. We have an online registration process that’s easy to follow and makes registration convenient.

Any dog owners new to the District can contact our Customer Services

team to get their dog/s transferred from their previous address and registered with Western Bay. De-sexed dogs and working dogs receive discounted registration fees. Council also offers a microchipping service.

For all charges and further information visit us on www.westernbay.govt.nz.

Adopt-a-Dog We’re always on the lookout for new permanent, loving homes for the wonderful dogs that come into Council’s care. These dogs, for one reason or another, are looking for new homes and would make great, loving pets. Many of these dogs have been fostered prior to rehoming and have already learnt the key commands and walk on lead. We are always looking for new foster homes, so if you wish to offer a loving temporary environment for a rescued dog please talk to our team.

All of our dogs for adoption have undergone a behavioural and temperament assessment by our experienced Animal Services Officers, are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms. You will find more about this programme and meet our dogs ready for adoption by visiting our website.

Exercising your dog Dogs can run off lead in any public place not listed as prohibited or restricted in the Dog Control Bylaw. Dogs must be under control at all times (under voice command and within sight) and must not endanger, intimidate or cause any distress to other people, domestic animals or livestock.

When exercising your dog you are reminded to please pick up your doggy’s doos – exercising your dog and not having a bag to pick up the poo and failing to pick up the poo, can incur a fine of $300. For further information visit our website or call our Customer Services team in 571 8008.

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Walking Tracks

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ur District has many lovely walks that give you a wonderful glimpse into the diversity of the Western Bay. From short easy strolls to testing bush trails, there is something to suit all levels of fitness and ability.

Most walks are within Council’s parks and reserves but some are managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC). For more information visit www.westernbay.govt.nz/walks.

More detail in these DOC walks can be found by contacting the Tauranga DOC office.

Phone 07 578 7677 or visit www.doc.govt.nz Track classifications: Walking times are estimates only so please allow extra time for slower walkers, adverse weather, sightseeing and reset stops.

Key to walks Gerald Crapp Historic Reserve & Omokoroa Peninsula

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Orokawa Scenic Reserve

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Athenree Village

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Tanners Point

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I’Anson Bush Reserve

18 Puketoki Scenic Reserve

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Omanawa Falls

19 Otawa Scenic Reserve

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Katikati Town Centre

20 Minden Scenic Reserve

9

Tuahu Kauri

21 Papamoa Hills Cultural

10

Kauri Point Historic Reserve

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Uretara Stream Walkway

14

15 Te Puna Quarry Park 16 Te Rerekawau (Kaiate Falls)

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12 Aongatete Lodge Tracks

23 Ngamuwahine

13 Tuapiro Point

24 Rapurapu Track

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Katikati’s Murals and More

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tretching from the Kaimai Ranges to the sea, Katikati offers countless options for those interested in tramping, fishing, swimming, and recreational boating.

Real estate is still relatively affordable, and it’s only 30 minutes from central Tauranga.

Known as the Mural Town of New Zealand, Katikati has so much more than the many charming wall paintings on the buildings on the main street that depict the history of this rural town. They are something special, though.

In 1990, when Katikati was facing tough times, a group of volunteers formed Katikati Open-Air Art Incorporated. They aimed to cheer up the locals and attract visitors by painting Katikati’s history on the walls of the town. Today there are around 60 works of art including sculptures, carvings and weaving. Visitors can take a fun and informative guided tour of the murals.

Katikati is surrounded by kiwifruit and avocado orchards as well as plenty of farmland. Market gardens, dairying, orchards of kiwifruit, avocado, olives, and citrus have provided a sound economic base for the area. Locals love getting wonderful fresh produce from the roadside fruit stalls, and visitors enjoy driving the Katikati Cuisine Trail to meet artisan food producers and sample their products along the way.

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More to Discover in and Around Katikati

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atikati’s main street has plenty of unique and interesting shops to discover, and it’s easy to find a great coffee and baking. You could go for a wonder around the Haiku Pathway – one of New Zealand’s Millennium Projects. It’s the largest collection of haiku boulders outside Japan and the only haiku pathway in the Southern Hemisphere.

The pathway meanders along both sides of the Uretara Stream just behind the town’s main street and is popular with locals, as well as national and international visitors. It is a tranquil spot in the heart of this lovely country town, and features a specially designed footbridge across the stream.

Another great place to visit is the tranquil Katikati Bird Gardens. Many species of native birds wander free,

or live happily in spacious aviaries.

With lilly ponds, mature trees from around the world, flower gardens and natural wetlands, the Katikati bird gardens are a delightful place to visit all year round.

Katikati’s old fire station is now home to the Western Bay Museum, which is nothing like what the previous Katikati Heritage Museum was, according to Museum curator Paula Gaelic. The new museum is located in the centre of town, and proudly shares the history, culture, arts and stories of our Western Bay communities.

Taonga Maori holds centre stage at the entrance of Western Bay Museum with kete, stone, whale bone, pounamu and more. It’s an outstanding collection, proudly displaying the Whakapapa.

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Omokoroa Peninsula

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mokoroa, a gorgeous small settlement by the sea, translates as the ‘place of the long lizard’.

The peninsula, where you actually get greeted by an enormous lizard as soon as you enter, stretches from SH2 into the Tauranga Harbour.

Omokoroa is located a twenty minute drive from Tauranga’s CBD. As it is an easy commute and surroundings are just beautiful, Omokoroa has become a sought-after place to live.

Locals describe it as their peninsula paradise.

There is a tight-knit community, and residents like to go fishing or launch their boats from the jetty. There are plenty of other water sports to take part in as well, such as kayaking and swimming. Plus there is a wonderful golf course to enjoy and a skate park has recently been opened.

When walking around the perimeter of the Omokoroa Peninsula, look out for the signs for the Bird Walk.

The map shows the location of all the signs, which have been designed and erected by a passionate group of local volunteers. The signs are unique to each location and show landscape pictures and information of the birds you are most likely to see.

The Gerald Crapp Historic Reserve at the end of Omokoroa Point is a special place to find peace and tranquillity.

Most of the reserve, which has been classified historic, is located on relatively flat land situated at the top of steep cliffs. At the northern end there is an area of raised ground which was the site of a Maori Pa (Wai-Huri) which is an important archaeological site. The area of the Pa has many native trees.

Walkers, runners, and cyclists also enjoy Cooney Reserve, with its walkways north to the Esplanade and Omokoroa Domain and south to Tinopai Drive. It is noted as an outdoor recreational area but it is also a bird roosting area, and a dog exclusion zone applies.

If you walk or drive around Omokoroa, you will also notice the amazing displays of public art and other creativity. The lizard on the corner of Omokoroa Road and SH2 has been the major project for the Omokoroa Public Art Group. It was blessed and unveiled on April 10, and a new public art project is now underway.

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New Cycleway Under Construction

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The $7.7 million project is part of a $17m package of cycling and walking projects to be rolled out in the region over the next five years. The 19km route, made up of both new and existing off-road shared paths and local road connections, will provide a link between the growing township and Tauranga City’s existing urban cycleway network.

It’s a high profile project for the region with significant community support. Once completed, it will provide an alternative way to access the urban communities in the area, schools, parks and reserves, the Tauranga Harbour area and the higher density rural development areas planned for under the sub-region’s Smart Growth partnership.

The cycleway is set to provide a much safer alternative to the existing state highway corridor with its heavy

and high volume traffic. The scenic new route will encourage more walking and cycling between the communities, and is highly likely to increase the number of children that cycle to school.

The cycleway will include a walkway and a bridge across the Wairoa River.

The sing-span bridge, about 106m long and 3m wide, will be located upstream from the existing state highway bridge and link into Taniwha Place. The Wairoa bridge project is managed by Tauranga

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The new route is expected to attract no less than 130-200 commuter cyclists a day, as well as a high number of recreational users. The New Zealand Transport Agency anticipates that the trail will become a key part of the tourist trail from Waihi to Maketu. Construction began in August, and is planned to be completed by mid-2018.

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Exploring Close to Home

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rom Bethlehem to Omokoroa, this area offers much more than just a great place to live. Within 15 minutes’ drive you can be soaking in the beautiful scenery from Mount Maunganui to Waihi, surf casting off the beach or canoeing down the Wairoa River.

There is so much to see and do here.

Omokoroa is only 15 minutes from Tauranga and started out as a small rural holiday village. However, it wasn’t long before the secret was out and Omokoroa expanded into a commuter town with over 2,500 residents enjoying this beautiful area with lovely beaches, cafes plus one of the most picturesque golf courses in the Bay. Omokoroa Golf course is an easy walking 18 hole course and offers harbour views of Tauranga and Matakana Island. If you want to explore Matakana Island for the day a passenger/vehicle ferry departs from the Omokoroa wharf.

Accommodation is varied with options including the relaxing Omokoroa Kiwi

Holiday Park and private holiday houses.

The newest edition to Omokoroa is the supermarket Fresh Choice.

Not far from the Omokoroa turn off you’ll find The Fountain Gardens nestled in 3 acres of stunning native New Zealand flora. They open by appointment for groups, including bus tours, and offer a picnic lunch and guided tour if preferred.

There are many hidden gems in Te Puna. Spend the day exploring gardens in the Te Puna Quarry Park and view the stunning scenery from the Minden Lookout. Brunch or lunch at Nourish, opposite the new Backpacker Resort, and while you’re there visit Heaven & Home – this store will appease any shopping enthusiast.

The Te Puna Quarry Park is a place to enjoy nature, stunning views and great art. What was once an eyesore on the hillside, this park is being developed by a dedicated group of volunteers that have transformed a disused quarry into an artistic feast of sculptures, picnic

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Over 30 years ago the Bethlehem Township was mainly orchards, and was also famous for posting Christmas cards from the post office shop (just so the envelope would proudly have ‘Bethlehem’ stamped on it). Now it is the gateway to Tauranga and offers a city feel on the edge of rural Bay of Plenty. Bethlehem offers a wide choice of shopping, from the locally

owned boutique shops, cafes and restaurants to the brand new purpose built Kmart.

A visit to Bethlehem should definitely include the world famous Mills Reef Winery. Established in 1989, this winery, restaurant and conference/ function venue provides a wonderful ambience and quality on all levels.

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Waihi Beach

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he beautiful beachside town Waihi Beach, situated between the Coromandel Peninsula and the Western Bay of Plenty, boasts one of New Zealand’s safest surf beaches and has a friendly community. Waihi Beach had a population of less than 2000 people, but this number shoots up to around 16,000 during the summer months. The word Waihi translates to “Rising Water”.

The main beach extends for about 10km to the south, with the settlement of Bowentown at the southern end. The headland is the entrance to Tauranga Harbour. This authentic Kiwi beach is appreciated for surfing, safe swimming, and family fun.

At the northern end of Waihi Beach, the Orokawa Scenic Reserve offers some fantastic walking tracks along the coast and towards Orokawa Bay which is tranquil and undeveloped, surrounded by native bush and trees. It’s a little slice of heaven where you can walk along the 45 minute walkway and enjoy spectacular ocean views.

At a short distance from Waihi Beach, you will find Athenree. This tiny coastal settlement is situated on the edge of Shelly Bay in Tauranga’s inner harbour and overlooks an estuary. At low tide, you can walk across the estuary from there to Waihi Beach and Bowentown.

A very special place to visit is Athenree Homestead and its beautiful

gardens. Take a guided tour and learn about the early history of Ulster settlement in the area, or discover the beautifully presented authentic late Victorian and early Edwardian homestead rooms by yourself. The house was originally built in 1978.

In the Refreshment Rooms at the old Athenree Station, you can enjoy the Athenree Tea – a traditional, freshly baked scone topped with jam and cream with tea or coffee – order a delicious Ploughman’s Platter while enjoying the rural views from the deck, or sit inside and enjoy the history of the station. The Refreshment Rooms are run by volunteers and you’ll find them open most Sundays.

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Te Puke

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e Puke means The Hill, which refers to its hill-side location near the Papamoa Hills, and the town has a rich history. From as early as 1830, the people of Te Puke engaged in international trade, and the development of thriving agricultural and horticultural industries.

The settlement was established by George Vesey Stewart, and the first British settlers arrived in 1881, but it was through dairying in the early 20th century that the town flourished.

A second boost came in the 1970s with kiwifruit production.

Recently rebranded as the nation’s Goodness Capital, there is much more to Te Puke than meets the eye. It’s the centre of the country’s $1.5 billion kiwifruit industry, and the small town is internationally recognised as the global capital of kiwifruit.

According to the 2013 census, Te Puke has 7496 residents. The town

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has a warm and inviting vibe, with a community that is proud of being part of a multicultural township full of hardworking people.

It’s not only kiwifruit that Te Puke produces. The area is also home to around 1,000 avocado orchards and other fruit such as feijoas and citrus are grown here in abundance. The orchards sit alongside dairy and sheep farms, making Te Puke the perfect example of a typical New Zealand rural town.

Seasonal work is usually available in Te Puke for the majority of the year, with winter pruning running between July and September, summer kiwifruit pruning running from October to March

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and finally the busy picking and packing season that starts in April. People from all over the world take up the opportunity to work in the industry, often to finance their travels.

With the opening of the Tauranga Eastern Link highway in 2015, much of the heavy traffic now bypasses Te Puke. In April 2016, the Western Bay of Plenty Council’s Operations Committee approved a $1 million upgrade for Te Puke’s main street. The council is currently working on these plans, with the aim to transform the ambience of Te Puke into a destination town as well as making it safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

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Residents’ Guide 2017 63 Although there is some controversy over the chosen option, work is already underway to turn the existing double lane road layout between Boucher Ave and King Street into a single lane and build a new roundabout at Boucher Avenue. The upgrade is being funded by the NZ Transport Agency as part of its agreement with Council made during the handover of Te Puke Highway, previously State Highway 2.

Further improvements for Te Puke town are planned for 2017, and include a new large signage at entry points where 100km/h speed restriction becomes 70km/h. There is also a proposed plan to contruct a wide centreline project for rural sections of Te Puke Highway, from Domain Rd roundabout to Paengaroa.

Becoming a destination An important part of the rebranding of Te Puke and the new tagline “Goodness Grows Here” has been to attract tourists. The town is not too far from Rotorua, and relationships are being built between Destination Rotorua, Tourism Bay of Plenty, and the Te Puke Economic Development Group.

Up until recently, the best-known tourism drawcard was the big slice of kiwifruit at Kiwi360. As part of the massive expansion and growth in gold kiwifruit production, the Kiwi 360 buildings and orchard has been bought by one of the largest kiwifruit growing and post harvest organisations in New Zealand. They plan to utilise the site for their new head offices and future packing and cool storage capacity.

The family owners of the tourism business which operated at the property are relocating to another

orchard nearby. The new facility will be designed as a hub for the departure to other local destinations and will have the capacity to accommodate cruise coaches that are either visiting Te Puke or are on their way to or from Rotorua.

Country tours and shore excursions will be their core business, and it’s expected that the facility will be open for the 2017-2018 summer season.

Manuka honey specialists Comvita have created a tourism experience with a difference at Paengaroa – at just a 10 minute drive from Te Puke. In

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64 Residents’ Guide 2017 a purpose-built complex, visitors are taken on a one hour journey back to a time when nature helped improve and sustain human wellness. At Experience Comvita, you can step inside a virtual beehive and see the world through the eyes of a honeybee.

There are also plenty of stunning walking tracks to explore near Te Puke and trampers can wander through native bush, streams and farmland. Looking Glass Garden is another delightful place to visit. The 8 hectare (20 acres) site has been recognised by the New Zealand Gardens Trust in 2008 as a “Garden of Significance”.The Alice in Wonderland, Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales themes appeal to young and old.

Another great example of local creativity can be found at Constables Art Gallery on Commerce Lane. You’ll find two old cells from the Te Puke police station here, of which one is used by artists and the other shows how cramped the conditions of prisoners were back in the day.

Some good, free family fun can be found at Jubilee Park, where a unique and exciting playground has been built.

There’s an eagles nest, a carousel, a seesaw, a flying saucer swing, a slide, as well as a Fitness Xtreme unit and Fitness Stations. The 6m tower with nests gives a kiwifruit vine impression and is the centre of activity.

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