How do you spell Papamoa?

Pāpāmoa (c.

The evidence for this lies here at Pāpāmoa, where a nationally significant pā complex straddling ignimbrite (volcanic) hill country once watched over fertile coastal dune plains and rich coastal fisheries.

What is the meaning of Papamoa?

Papa is Maori for flat, moa for raised – so Papamoa means “raised beds for growing vegetables on the flats“.

What is the Maori name for Mount Maunganui?

Mauao
Mauao is the sacred mountain at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour. Its name, meaning ‘caught in the light of the day’, comes from the legend in which Mauao was once a nameless mountain, spurned in love by the beautiful mountain Pūwhenua.

What is the difference between Papamoa and Papamoa Beach?

Name issues. The suburban area of “Papamoa” as it is commonly referred to today is actually situated at “Papamoa Beach.” Strictly geographically speaking, “Papamoa” is actually located closer inland towards the Papamoa Hills, in an area covered by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

What is the postcode for Papamoa?

3118

3119

3175

3183

3187

Papamoa/Zip codes

Who owns Papamoa?

Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Papamoa Hills Regional Park is a protected area in the Bay of Plenty Region, owned and managed by Bay of Plenty Regional Council. It is located between Papamoa and Te Puke, on Poplar Lane off State Highway 2. It covers 135 hectares of native bush and open farmland.

Is Papamoa a good place to live?

Located 11 kilometers from downtown, Papamoa is one of the best and most popular areas to live in Tauranga. Why? Because it is on the edge of the beach! In addition, it is one of the largest and most important suburbs in the city.

Is Papamoa Beach Safe?

Papamoa Beach is safe when there is no swell or very small waves but strong rips and holes form when waves are over a metre. Papamoa is also a great deal more dangerous on the low tide when rips will be moving a lot of water. Swimmers should always stay in the patrolled area.

Can dogs go up Papamoa Hills?

“All dog owners must carry a leash when exercising their dog. … Dogs are also not permitted in the Elms Reserve, Mauao (including the base track), Moturiki Island, McLaren Falls Park, Papamoa Hills Park or the Otumoetai Pa Historic Reserve.

Why is Tauranga a good place to live?

Tauranga is one of the sunniest places in the country, receiving an average of 2200 hours every year. For people who like their climates mild, Tauranga is ideal. The summers are warm and dry – perfect for taking advantage of the great outdoor lifestyle on offer – and the winters are mild.

Is Tauranga Safe?

Tauranga City is the 7th accredited Safe Community in New Zealand and number 142 in the world.

What is Tauranga good for?

Tauranga sits right on the water’s edge and is well-known for its blue skies, warm climate, sparkling harbor and relaxed lifestyle. What I love about Tauranga, besides the beach-life, is the close proximity of Mt Maunganui, arguably one of New Zealand’s most beautiful beaches.

Why live in the Bay of Plenty?

The Bay of Plenty has arguably one of the best climates in New Zealand. Tauranga, for example, is one of the sunniest cities in NZ, receiving an average of 2200 hours of sunshine per year. It’s also known for its dry, warm summers which allow for the beach to be used to its full potential.

Is Mount Maunganui good place to live?

Advantages of living here are: You’re always close to a beach, Mt Maunganui has accessible beaches stretching all the way along it’s coast. Mt Maunganui is a small beach town but with Tauranga city only a few kms away over the bridge, you’ll always have city amenities nearby.

Why are Aucklanders moving to Tauranga?

PARADISE OR PARADISE LOST. It is no secret that many Aucklanders are making the most of their city’s booming property market to cash up and move to the Bay. Others are moving to Tauranga because it offers a more affordable option in terms of housing.

What does BOP mean in NZ?

Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty Te Moana-a-Toi (Māori)
• Summer (DST) UTC+13 (NZDT)
ISO 3166 code NZ-BOP
HDI (2017) 0.902 very high · 11th
Website www.boprc.govt.nz

Is Rotorua in the Waikato?

It covers the Waikato District, Waipa District, Matamata-Piako District, South Waikato District and Hamilton City, as well as Hauraki, Coromandel Peninsula, the northern King Country, much of the Taupō District, and parts of Rotorua District. It is governed by the Waikato Regional Council.

What district is Gisborne in?

It is named after its largest settlement, the city of Gisborne. The region is also commonly referred to as the East Coast. The region is commonly divided into the East Cape and Poverty Bay.
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Gisborne District.
Gisborne District Te Tairāwhiti
Website GDC.govt.nz