About

The Location

The Bay of Plenty is a large bay on the northern coast of New Zealand’s North Island, spanning from the Coromandel Peninsula in the west to Cape Runaway in the east, covering approximately 259 km of open coastline.

The Bay of Plenty Region surrounds this bay and includes several large islands. The area is experiencing significant growth, with a population of around 260,000. Major urban centers include Opotiki, Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatane, Te Puke, and Katikati.

Time from Tauranga City

*Approx times based on distance
  • 2.40Hours

    Auckland

    206km
  • 58Minutes

    Rotorua

    62km
  • 1.25Hours

    Hamilton

    106km
  • 35Minutes

    Auckland

    206km
  • 1.20Hours

    Wellington

    106km

The Region

Te Tumu is located at the eastern end of the Papamoa East Urban Growth Area and Mount Maunganui. Bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the north, the Kaituna River to the south, and the Kaituna River ‘cut’ to the east, Te Tumu is situated in a rapidly growing part of New Zealand.

Governance

  • Regional Council

    Bay of Plenty Regional Council

  • Local Government

    Tauranga City Council
    Western Bay of Plenty District Council

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