Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty is a place of beautiful harbours, long surf beaches and an easy-going lifestyle. We showcase the perfect place to explore a wide range of nature-based pursuits – this gives the people of the Bay of Plenty the chance for a better work-life balance.

Te Whatu Ora | Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
Te Whatu Ora - Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of 20 health districts in Aotearoa, New Zealand and one of five that make up the Midland region. We serve a population of approximately 255,110 residents, with 199,751 in the Western Bay of Plenty and 55,359 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.
The Bay of Plenty Region
If you have a deep affinity for sports and the great outdoors, you can take full advantage of the abundant recreational amenities, including boating, surfing, fishing, diving, mountain biking, and hiking, as well as the customary team sports like rugby, netball, and cricket. The agreeable climate in the region has gained popularity among vacationers, retirees, and individuals seeking a lifestyle removed from urban centers.
Located on the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty lives up to its name, boasting extensive golden sand beaches, verdant bush-covered mountains, and fertile farmlands, among other attractions.

Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospital
Te Whatu Ora - Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty’s largest employers with over 4500 staff. Our major population centres are Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.
The Bay of Plenty is growing at a faster rate than the New Zealand population as a whole. The population is forecast to grow by 20.5% between 2016 and 2026. Most of this growth is expected in the Western Bay of Plenty (particularly Tauranga), with the Eastern Bay of Plenty expected to have a static or declining population.

Hospital Services
Here's a list of medical services offered in the Bay of Plenty in alphabetical order
Services A to H
Adolescent health |
Adolescent mental health |
Allied Health |
Child health services and support |
Breast screening |
Breastfeeding |
Cardiology |
Cervical screening |
Chaplaincy |
Child development |
Child health services and support |
Community therapy |
Dementia |
Dermatology |
Diabetes |
Dietitians |
Support Net | Disability services and support |
District nursing |
Ear, nose and throat |
Emergency department (ED) |
Endocrinology |
General surgery |
Gynaecology |
Health in Ageing |
Healthy Hearts Cardiac Rehab Programme |
Services I to Z
Immunisation |
Infectious diseases |
Interpreters |
Mental health and addiction |
National Bowel Screening Programme |
Newborn hearing screening |
Occupational therapy |
Oncology |
Ophthalmology |
Oral health and dental care |
Orthopaedics |
Pelvic health |
Physiotherapy |
Planned care services |
Podiatry |
Pregnancy and maternity |
Radiology |
Renal services |
Respiratory |
Rheumatology |
Sexual health |
Smokefree |
Social work |
SORTED | Youth alcohol and other drugs service Bay of Plenty |
Speech and language therapy |
Toi Te Ora | Public Health |
Vascular surgery |

Local Information
Rental agencies |
For short-term stays |
Getting around
- Tauranga Regional Council buses operate from the city centre to outer suburbs.
- Baybus operates in Whakatāne. Information on bus routes can be found here.
- You can pay for the bus using either cash or by Bee Card, which is a reloadable pre-pay transport card.
- Ride sharing services like Ola, Zoomy, and Uber are also available as well as a variety of rental vehicle providers.
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Relocating to the Bay of Plenty
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