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  Bay of Plenty - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The bay stretches from the Coromandel Peninsula in the west to Cape Runaway in the east.
The region is bound by the Kaimai and Mamaku Ranges in the west and extends inland to the sparsely populated forest lands around Rotorua, Kawerau and Murupara.
As a compromise between the cities, the town of Whakatane was selected as the seat for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bay_of_Plenty   (366 words)

  
 Sport Bay of Plenty
Sport Bay of Plenty, a Charitable Trust and non profit organisation, was established in 1987 and has grown to become a substantial provider of services benefiting the sporting, recreational and leisure interests of the Bay of Plenty communities.
Sport Bay of Plenty's geographical area covers from Waihi Beach in the north to Turangi in the south, to Cape Runaway in the east and to the Kaimai Ranges in the west.
The Western Bay of Plenty inter-schools athletics championship was the occasion, with year 5 and...
www.sportbop.co.nz   (584 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty Game Fishing Charters offers a unique service for visitors and locals keen to experience the best of sport fishing in the Bay of Plenty.
The Bay of Plenty's long, expansive coastline and lush green hinterland, bordered by forest covered mountain ranges, offers a diversity of picturesque, scenic beauty and a variety of outdoor experiences.
Tauranga is the Bay of Plenty's main centre and a major port town.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bay-of-Plenty   (241 words)

  
 Bay of Plenty New Zealand — accommodation and attractions from AA Guides
The Bay of Plenty enjoys a sunny climate, ideal for growing avocados, kiwi fruit, citrus and other subtropical fruits for which the region is famous.
At the centre of the Eastern Bay of Plenty is historic, sunny Whakatane.
Opotiki is the gateway between the Bay of Plenty and Eastland, either by the inland route to Gisborne or the road around the East Cape, both popular for touring.
www.aatravel.co.nz /editorial/editorial.jsp?locationId=20003   (523 words)

  
 INTERNATIONAL | BAY OF PLENTY POLYTECHNIC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
As a student at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic you'll enjoy the natural unspoilt environment and the lifestyle of Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty region.
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is an accredited provider of national certificate qualifications (levels one to four) and national diploma qualifications (Levels five to six).
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic observes and is bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education.
www.tea.ac.nz /inter/bop.shtml   (472 words)

  
 Bay of Plenty --  Encyclopædia Britannica
An inlet of the Atlantic Ocean between the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia on the south and east and New Brunswick on the north and west, the Bay of Fundy is famous for its fast-running tides.
The area of Hudson Bay proper is 316,000 square miles (818,000 square kilometers), and its deepest point is 846 feet (258 meters).
The Bay of Pigs invasion and the 1962 Missile Crisis marked the total disintegration of ties between the U.S. and Cuba.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9060400   (961 words)

  
 Netball Bay of Plenty : Home
Netball Bay of Plenty has exciting pathways for players, umpires, coaches, managers and administrators and encourages individual membership so that all those interested in the game are kept informed and do not miss out on up coming events.
Bay of Plenty Gold began their match against Tasman very tentatively and while at times the error rate was not to Coach Gallagher's liking at other times the sheer brilliance of individuals was more than pleasing.
The Bay of Plenty Gold side travelled to Auckland for the first match of this years Smokefree Championships and came away wondering about what went wrong in the second quarter against Auckland/Waitakere where they allowed their rivals to be up 40 to 22 at the half time break.
www.netballbop.co.nz /bop   (6395 words)

  
 Bay of Plenty New Zealand
Bay of Plenty New Zealand lies on the north-east coast of the North Island.
The Bay of Plenty lies east of the Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges and south of the Coromandel peninsula.
The thousands of visitors who were once lured to the Bay of Plenty by its beautiful beaches are now discovering Tauranga as a cosmopolitan lifestyle city where they can enjoy first-rate cuisine and local wines in any of the many cafés and restaurants.
www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/about-new-zealand/regions/bay-of-plenty.html   (1111 words)

  
 Home
Environment Bay of Plenty is responsible for promoting the sustainable management of natural and physical resources and monitoring the effects of human activities on the natural environment.
Environment Bay of Plenty, Rotorua District Council and Te Arawa Maori Trust Board are working with the community to improve water quality in the Rotorua Lakes.
The Bay of Plenty’s largest environmental fund has almost hit the $5 million mark after its latest round of allocations.
www.envbop.govt.nz   (375 words)

  
 Eventing BOP (Inc)
Eventing BOP (previously known as The Bay Of Plenty Horse Trials Group) held a celebration dinner recently to thank Mamaku landowners Debbie and Richard Fredriksen and International Course Designer Jennifer Millar for their long involvement and support of the club.
The Eventing BOP Horse Trials have become reknown for having testing courses that are fair to the horses but challenging to the riders.
Eventing BOP (previously known as The Bay Of Plenty Horse Trials Group) is in the process of building a new cross-country course on the Ngati Whakaue lands adjacent to the Rotorua A and P Showgrounds.
www.geocities.com /celiagrant   (499 words)

  
 BOP Rugby - Home
Bay of Plenty have triple representation in the 31-man rugby sevens squad confirmed to train at a four day national camp at Mt Maunganui, starting Friday.
Western Bay Finance Steamers- and Crusaders- rising star Tanerau Latimer (Te Arawa) was honoured at the 2005 National Maori Sports Awards on Saturday night when he received the Junior Maori Sportsman of the Year award.
Amongst the nominees for the evening were Benji Marshall (league), the Bay's Matt Te Pou (rugby) and of course, the Maoiri Sportsman of the Year and Ablie Pryor Memorial Maori Sportsperson of the Year Michael Campbell.
www.boprugby.co.nz   (430 words)

  
 Virus hits 10 after vaccinations - Bay of Plenty Times - Jan 12 2006 11:02AM - localnews
Ten people have become infected with the potentially deadly meningococcal B virus despite having been vaccinated and today health officials are expected to announce that Bay babies will need a fourth vaccination before they are fully protected.
As reported in the Bay of Plenty Times last June, the Ministry of Health is considering the possibility of a fourth "booster" vaccination for children aged under six months.
Bay of Plenty District Health Board's project manager John McRae said he was not aware that any of the "breakthrough" cases were in the Western Bay but he was concerned with the number of incomplete vaccinations for the region's youngest children.
www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz /localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3668206&thesection=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=   (620 words)

  
 Tourism Bay Of Plenty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
From rolling surf beaches and stretches of never ending coastline to sumptuous cuisine and adrenalin-pumping activities, the Bay of Plenty is just waiting to be discovered.
Located on the East Coast of New Zealand’s beautiful North Island, the Bay of Plenty offers so much choice.  Head for the coast and take the opportunity to surf, fish, hire a boat or just dig your toes in the sand and read your book.
In the Bay of Plenty there is something for everyone.
www.bayofplentynz.com   (274 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | Lions in NZ | Bay of Plenty 20-34 Lions
The Lions made a winning start to their tour of New Zealand by beating Bay of Plenty 34-20, but victory was tarnished by an injury to Lawrence Dallaglio.
Bay fly-half Murray Williams, who impressed with his running and kicking, slotted a penalty and then went over for a try after a neat side-step to send the sides in level at 17-17 at half-time.
Bay of Plenty: Cashmore, Bolavucu, Bunting, McQuoid, Tahana, Williams, Senio, Davison, Lutui, Castle, Sorenson, Upton, Ormond, Latu, Bourke.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/4602843.stm   (575 words)

  
 Bay of Plenty Electricity
Bay of Plenty Electricity is your 100% New Zealand owned energy supplier.
Based in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, we supply both gas and electricity to meet the needs of our home, business and farming customers.
We are also focused on the long-term wellbeing of our region through the support of our local schools and a wide range of community initiatives.
www.bopelec.co.nz   (162 words)

  
 Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is on the East Coast of Northland and encompasses Kerikeri, Waitangi, Paihia, Opua and Russell.
The Bay is the principal international and national visitor destination in Northland and is a base for excursions to other parts of the region.
Traffic slowed to a snail's pace on roads around the Bay of Islands on Saturday as tourists were taken aback by the sight of tall ships cruising past.
www.bayofislands.co.nz   (450 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | Lions in NZ | Clockwatch: B Plenty 20-34 Lions
The Bay of Plenty win a penalty in front of the posts as Martyn Williams plays the ball before getting up.
0858: Half-time - Bay of Plenty 17-17 Lions
Bay of Plenty: Cashmore; Bolavucu, Bunting, McQuoid, Tahana; Williams, Senio; Davison, Lutui, Castle; Sorenson, Upton; Ormond (capt), Latu, Bourke.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/4607227.stm   (1046 words)

  
 Bay of Plenty New Zealand - Tauranga/Mt Maunganui - Local Travel Guides for New Zealand
The Bay is one of New Zealand's premier holiday destinations; basking in a year-round mild climate, abundant sunshine, 100 kilometres of glittering white sand and beautiful harbours.
Travelling from the western end of the bay you pass a number of character towns, all abuzz with activity in the summer months.
Auckland : Bay of Plenty : Chatham Islands : Coromandel Peninsula : Gisborne & the East Cape : Hamilton : Masterton : Napier & Hastings : New Plymouth : Palmerston North : Rotorua : Taupo : Waitomo Caves : Wanganui : Wellington : Whangarei
www.newzealandnz.co.nz /bayofplenty   (540 words)

  
 Bay of Plenty New Zealand : Travel, Tourism and Accommodation for Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty New Zealand is located north-east of the North Island.
The sunny climate and beachy atmosphere of the Bay of Plenty make it a place to have fun.
View further Bay of Plenty New Zealand travel and tourism information.
www.tourism.net.nz /region/bay-of-plenty   (211 words)

  
 BOP Hockey Association
Congratulations to Judy Allcock who recieved a service award for her contribution to Bay Of Plenty Hockey at the recent Sport BOP awards held in Tauranga.
The Bay of Plenty senior women cam second in the Holden Cup at the National tournament in Wellington.
Bay of Plenty teams are a force to reckon with in the Midlands Intercity League!
www.bophockey.co.nz   (516 words)

  
 Baches & Holiday Homes to rent in Bay of Plenty/Waikato,
The Bay of Plenty/Waikato holiday homes & houses along this stretch of land from the coast west of Hamilton to the sun-drenched Bay of Plenty and the undulating hills of the Waikato, offer the visitor a wealth of opportunities for a restful holiday.
Further north to the Bay of Plenty holiday homes & houses, the scenery turns to sandy beaches, rolling surf and subtropical fruit production as one nears the stretch from Tauranga to Whakatane, a popular area with youngsters as well as retired folk.
Further east you’ll find Bay of Plenty holiday homes & houses all the way to Cape Runaway where the towns get further apart and you start to feel that you really have, “got away from it all”.
www.baches.co.nz /bhh/region/bayofplenty_waikato   (313 words)

  
 Bay of Plenty - WorkSite / PaeMahi
The Opotiki district extends approximately 160km along the eastern coast of the Bay of Plenty from Ohiwa Harbour in the west to Cape Runaway in the east.
Tauranga City is in the heart of the Bay of Plenty region.
The land of the Western Bay of Plenty faces north-east to the sea.
www.worksite.govt.nz /en/.regional/bay-of-plenty-region   (732 words)

  
 Surf Life Saving Bay of Plenty - Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Surf Life Saving Bay of Plenty (SLSBOP) is the district body for sixteen Surf Lifesaving Services from Hot Water Beach in the north to Opotiki in the south.
Included in the total number of Services affiliated to Surf Life Saving Bay of Plenty is Taupo Cosmopolitan Lifesaving Club which is the only inland water rescue service in New Zealand.
We are a non-profit, volunteer based organisation committed to the prevention of death by drowning and injury in the aquatic environment.
www.surfbop.org.nz   (224 words)

  
 Bay of Plenty Regional Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Welcome to the Bay of Plenty Conservancy of the Department of Conservation.
Learn about the protection, enhancement and management of Bay of Plenty's natural, historic and cultural resources in conservation.
View a list of the publications DOC has produced in, or about, the Bay of Plenty region.
www.doc.govt.nz /Regional-Info/003~Bay-of-Plenty/index.asp   (157 words)

  
 New Zealand Accommodation + Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty extends from Kati Kati and the popular surfing and holiday beach Waihi in the north to the seaside town of Whakatane in the South.
Situated south of the Coromandel area, and one hours drive from Hamilton and 2½ hours drive from Auckland this area is a little bit off the beaten track but well worthwhile visiting.
At the south end of the Bay of Plenty is the town of Whakatane, which acts as the northern gateway to the scenic east cape.
www.innz.co.nz /themes/bay-of-plenty.html   (888 words)

  
 Bay of Plenty Accommodation: Hotels, Motels, Bed Breakfast
Shalendy Rural Retreat - New self-contained 2 bedroom cottage, self catered or Bed & Breakfast in a peaceful farm setting overlooking Maketu and the Bay of Plenty.
Shalendy Cottage is set in a 4 acre garden with grand views of the Bay of Plenty, White Island (an active volcano) and rolling countryside.
Relax or explore the 150 acres of rolling pastoral land with native bush.
innz.co.nz /accommodation/plenty   (498 words)

  
 Bay of Plenty
There are plenty, with a wonderful mix of rainbows and browns in small water, lakes, and larger rivers, and quite a few brown trout only waters too, presenting perfect opportunities to secure the toughest adversary in the freshwater domain — the wise old big brown.
Wet wading is most pleasant in summer, however lightweight thigh waders are handy when getting in amongst the BOP backcountry waters.
Miles lives and guides the Bay of Plenty region (close to Auckland, top of the North Island) and writes for NZ Troutfisher magazine.
www.sexyloops.com /articles/bayofplenty.shtml   (2380 words)

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