The largest City in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is the 5th largest city in New Zealand(and the largest one with a Maori name).

Situated less than 150 miles Southeast of Auckland on the North Island, Tauranga is one of the fastest growing cities in New Zealand. This City is recognized as a premier center for business, trade, education, technology, art, and fashion in New Zealand. Its suburbs are rapidly growing into large, productive areas of their own.

The Port of Tauranga is also the second largest port in the country.

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