Comvita
February 2008
Comvita in Paengaroa has used its Manuka honey expertise to develop huni®, a new, natural skincare range, which was launched nationally this month. The huni range features nine products including cleansers and moisturisers plus soaps in Kowhai, Propolis and Royal Jelly variants. Further huni products will be launched on the market throughout the year.
Contact details:
Comvita
Phone: 07 533 1426
Email: info@comvita.com
Website: www.comvitahuni.com
Dolphin Blue
February 2008
Dolphin Blue is a new tourism venture offering marine adventure tours that include dolphin watching and swimming plus observing the wide range of marine and bird life that can be seen in the coastal Bay of Plenty region.
Contact details:
Dolphin Blue
Phone: 07 576 4303
Email: info@dolphinblue.co.nz
Website: www.dolphinblue.co.nz
Waimarino
December 2007
Waimarino in Bethlehem is now offering the region’s first river boat cruise on the Wairoa River. The twin pontoon can cater for up to 40 passengers, and it includes a BBQ, spacious cabin and decks plus a CD player. The cruise options include a day tour and sunset tour.
Contact details:
Waimarino
Phone: 07 576 4233
Email: info@waimarino.com
Website: www.waimarino.com.
Adventure Bay of Plenty
November 2007
Adventure Bay of Plenty has a great tour for anyone wanting to discover Matakana Island. The tour – the Matakana Extravaganza – includes a paddle to the island and a number of options once you arrive. Choose from fishing, a ride on a Clydesdale drawn carriage, clay-bird shooting and more. The company has also begun Tuhua (Mayor Island) trips, which include a cruise to the island with swimming, fishing, snorkelling or kayaking adventures.
Contact details:
Adventure Bay of Plenty
Phone: 07 576 7040
Email: enquiries@adventurebop.co.nz
Website: www.adventurebop.co.nz
The Tauranga Military Collection
October 2007
The Tauranga Military Collection opened up on Labour weekend. The former Tauwhare Military Museum sits alongside Classic Flyers Museum, and entry is free with admission to Classic Flyers. The collection grew from a private collection, and includes war vehicles, clothing and more.
Contact details:
Tauranga Military Collection
Address: 2 Dakota Way, Mount Maunganui
Phone: 07 572 4000
Email: fly@adventureaviation.co.nz
Website: www.adventureaviation.co.nz
Cruise New Zealand – Ultimate Escape
Opened August 2007
Cruise New Zealand provides exclusive day, overnight and extended off shore cruise options for VIP guests and corporate and incentive groups aboard the 70ft luxury catamaran Ultimate Escape.
Capable of accommodating up to 80 people for day cruises and six guests overnight, Ultimate Escape is complete with a comprehensive audiovisual package and state of the art electronics. This is a totally unique venue for a company retreat or product launch and is ideal for corporate presentations, reward programs, special occasions or private leisure activities. Fishing adventures will also be available.
Contact details:
Craig Armstrong
Phone: +64 7 543 2225
Email: info@cruisenewzealand.co.nz
Website: www.cruisenewzealand.co.nz
Sunfish Charters
Opened July 2007
Sunfish Charters has just launched in the region with its vessel Sunfish 1. The 12m sports fisher is purpose built for blue water fishing and has a big 110 ft2 cockpit. She carries brand new top of the range equipment to suit any fishing experience. There’s no hire rate for the equipment – it’s included in the charter cost.
Choose from full day or extended charters that can cater for up to 18 passengers in enclosed waters, or 12 passengers inshore. Sunfish 1 is also ideal for corporate functions or general sightseeing trips.
Contact details:
Sunfish Charters
Phone: 021 047 6758 or 07 579 3816
Email: info@sunfish.co.nz
Website: www.sunfish.co.nz
Tauranga Art Gallery
To open October 2007
The new Tauranga Art Gallery will open its doors to the public on Saturday 20 October. The gallery will present exhibitions of historic, modern and contemporary art, and will be open from 10am to 4.30pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
The Tauranga Art Gallery features 700 square metres of exhibition space spread over two levels. The building will meet modern art gallery standards and a range of highly adaptable gallery spaces have been developed. The foyer has been designed for openings, powhiri, gatherings and presentations and will be hired out for after-hours functions and events.
Contact details:
Richard Arlidge, Gallery Director
Address: Corner of Willow and Wharf Streets, Tauranga
Phone: +64 7 578 7933
Email: info@artgallery.org.nz
Website: www.artgallery.org.nz
Indigenous Trails is a new Maori tour company offering a range of tours. Tours include day trips for cruise ship passengers and trips along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Contact details:
Indigenous Trails
Phone: +64 7 571 0583
Email: info@itrails.co.nz
Website: www.itrails.co.nz.
