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Local advice, place guides and suburb guides from around Tauranga.
Western Bay of Plenty Towns and Rural AreasRural PāpāmoaArea Guide to the Hills and Farmland Behind the BeachHead inland from the coast to Rural Pāpāmoa, where farmland climbs to the pā sites and sweeping views of Te Rae o Pāpāmoa.Western Bay of Plenty Towns and Rural AreasTe Puke nearTown Guide to the Kiwifruit Capital and Local LifeDiscover Te Puke, the kiwifruit capital near Tauranga, where orchards, Jellicoe Street and a welcoming rural town centre await.Coastal SuburbsMount MaunganuiSuburb Guide to Coastal Living, Beaches and MauaoDiscover Mount Maunganui, Tauranga’s lively coastal suburb between ocean surf and harbour calm, where beaches, shops and Mauao define the peninsula lifestyle.Local AdviceShutters or Blinds? Choosing Room by Room in a Tauranga HomeMost people decide between shutters and blinds for the whole house at once, then find that the answer that suited the lounge is wrong in the bathroom. It is genuinely a room-by-room decision, and the things that decide it are practical rather than aesthetic. The real differences, briefly Shutters are a fixed frame with adjustable …Local AdviceBuying Your First Home in Tauranga7 Things to Know Before Applying for a MortgageMost first-home buyers in Tauranga start in the same place: scrolling listings, working out what they might afford, and quietly wondering whether a bank would actually say yes. The frustrating part is that the answer depends on rules that are not obvious from the outside, and some of them changed recently. Here is what is …Local AdviceWhen You Need a Mobile Mechanic in Tauranga8 Reasons People CallFrom a car that will not start to the service you keep putting off, here are the situations that actually put a mobile mechanic on the phone.Heritage BuildingsThe Elms Te PapaHistoric Mission House and GardensJourney through New Zealand's colonial past at The Elms Te Papa in Tauranga, where history and beauty intertwine in ways that will captivate your imagination.Heritage BuildingsTauranga Historic VillageCreative Hub on 17th AvenueFeel the charm of the past at Tauranga Historic Village, where restored buildings and vibrant gardens await your discovery. What hidden gems will you find?MuseumsBrain-Watkins House MuseumVictorian Heritage Home in TaurangaLearn about the enchanting Victorian heritage of the Brain-Watkins House Museum and uncover the stories that shaped Tauranga City’s past.Local HistoryGate Pā Historic ReserveBattle of Pukehinahina 1864Feel the echo of history at Gate Pā Historic Reserve, where the 1864 Battle of Pukehinahina reveals untold stories of bravery and resilience. Discover more now.Heritage BuildingsTauranga Bond StoreOldest Remaining Commercial Building in TaurangaOutstanding in its historical significance, the Tauranga Bond Store reveals untold stories of early trade, inviting you to explore its captivating legacy.Local HistoryOtamataha Historic SiteMāori Pā and Mission CemeteryDiscover the captivating blend of Māori heritage and European missionary influence at the Otamataha Historic Site, where history awaits your exploration.