Bay of Plenty
Living in the Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty is famed for its lifestyle and climate with outdoor activities being enjoyed year-round.
The stunning coastline offers opportunities for swimming, surfing, boating, diving and fishing. Inland there are a range of activities including tramping, white water rafting, kayaking, hunting, snow and water skiing.
There are three main urban centres all within about an hour’s drive of each other:
- Tauranga (population of around 131,000)
- Rotorua (population of around 77,000)
- Whakatāne (population of around 37,000).
The local College Faculty
All College members belong to a regional faculty offering social, learning events, and providing peer support.
Examples of initiatives run by the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Faculty recently include:
- Biannual conference in Papamoa
- New Fellows lunch
- Ka Hono mentorship programme