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Locals

Explore your backyard

Welcome to No Place Like Home! This is our place to showcase everything beautiful, delicious, innovative and fun right here in Te Moananui ā Toi – the Coastal Bay of Plenty. There really is #NoPlaceLikeHomeBOP – but there’s always something new and exciting to discover in our own backyard!

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SEE THE BAY
A DIFFERENT WAY

Whether you’ve lived here for decades or are a recent arrival, there’s always more to discover in our beautiful backyard.

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MEET THE LOCALS

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EAT & DRINK

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OUR FAVE DISHES

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10 things to do with teenagers in the Bay

Check out these 10 ideas for things to do with teens right here in the Bay.

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MUST-DO WALKS IN
THE BAY OF PLENTY

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FRESH, LOCAL EATS

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FAMILY EXPERIENCES
IN THE BAY

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RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES

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