37-559: Otūmoetai is a suburb of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand . The Otūmoetai peninsula includes both the Otūmoetai suburb, and the neighbouring suburbs of Matua and Bellevue . The name is claimed to translate to "Peaceful Waters" from Māori to English, as the Matua Saltmarsh and Tauranga Harbour borders Otūmoetai. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives
74-472: A land area of 2,000 square metres ( 1 ⁄ 2 acre) on 10 January 1838 at Otūmoetai Pā from the chiefs Tupaea , Tangimoana and Te Omanu, the earliest authenticated land purchase in the Bay of Plenty. In 1840, a Catholic mission station was established. Bishop Pompallier was given land within the palisades of Otūmoetai Pā for a church and a presbytery . The mission station closed in 1863 due to land wars in
111-899: A population of 152,844 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 15,714 people (11.5%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 37,683 people (32.7%) since the 2013 census . There were 73,821 males, 78,558 females and 462 people of other genders in 55,929 dwellings. 2.5% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 39.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 29,604 people (19.4%) aged under 15 years, 26,316 (17.2%) aged 15 to 29, 66,786 (43.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 30,138 (19.7%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 78.7% European ( Pākehā ); 19.3% Māori ; 3.6% Pasifika ; 10.3% Asian ; 1.8% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.1% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
148-479: A sex ratio of 0.89 males per female, with 1,551 people (19.3%) aged under 15 years, 1,146 (14.3%) aged 15 to 29, 3,516 (43.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,824 (22.7%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 88.5% European/ Pākehā , 11.6% Māori , 1.5% Pacific peoples , 6.6% Asian , and 2.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas was 20.1, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer
185-479: A sex ratio of 0.89 males per female, with 1,551 people (19.3%) aged under 15 years, 1,146 (14.3%) aged 15 to 29, 3,516 (43.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,824 (22.7%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 88.5% European/ Pākehā , 11.6% Māori , 1.5% Pacific peoples , 6.6% Asian , and 2.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas was 20.1, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer
222-579: A similar complex closed in 1995. It hosts speedway events during summer and rugby matches in winter. Tauranga is also the home of football (soccer) club Tauranga City United who compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 2 . Tauranga is the home to two rowing clubs – Tauranga Rowing Club in Memorial Park and Bay of Plenty Coast Rowing Club at the picturesque Wairoa River . Both clubs have had successful NZ representation over
259-492: A translation of "place where the tide stands still as if asleep" for Ōtǖmoetai . Before the 1950s Otūmoetai was largely orchards and farms but then houses started to be built in Brookfield, Otūmoetai Central and Pillans Point. Following this the suburb started to take shape and in the 1990s the last pieces of land left in the suburb were developed into housing. In the 21st century, the suburb has gone through intensification with
296-406: Is a coastal city in the Bay of Plenty Region and the fifth-most populous city of New Zealand , with an urban population of 162,800 (June 2024) , or roughly 3% of the national population. It was settled by Māori late in the 13th century, colonised by Europeans in the early 19th century, and was constituted as a city in 1963. The city lies in the north-western corner of the Bay of Plenty, on
333-423: Is a suburb of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand . The Otūmoetai peninsula includes both the Otūmoetai suburb, and the neighbouring suburbs of Matua and Bellevue . The name is claimed to translate to "Peaceful Waters" from Māori to English, as the Matua Saltmarsh and Tauranga Harbour borders Otūmoetai. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place where
370-448: Is elected by the city at-large , while the councillors are elected from nine wards (constituencies), each ward electing a single councillor. Elections are held via single transferable vote . The present nine wards were first established for the 2024 local elections. There are eight general wards (Mauao/Mount Maunganui, Arataki, Pāpāmoa, Welcome Bay, Matua-Otūmoetai, Bethlehem, Tauriko and Te Papa) and one Māori ward (Te Awanui, covering
407-461: Is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities, with an 11% increase in population between the 2006 census and the 2013 census, and 19% between the 2013 and 2018 census. Due to its rapid population growth, Tauranga has become New Zealand's fifth-largest city, overtaking Dunedin and the Napier - Hastings urban areas. The earliest known settlers were Māori , who arrived in the 13th century at Tauranga in
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#1733084967787444-625: The Tākitimu and the Mātaatua waka . At 9 am on Friday, 23 June 1826, Herald was the first European ship to enter Tauranga Harbour . The Revd. Henry Williams conducted a Christian service at Otamataha Pā. In December 1826 and again in March 1827, the Herald travelled to Tauranga from the Bay of Islands to obtain supplies of potatoes, pigs and flax. In 1835 a Church Missionary Society mission station
481-578: The Waikato district. The Tauranga Campaign took place in and around Tauranga from 21 January to 21 June 1864, during the New Zealand Wars . The Battle of Gate Pa is the best known. The Battle of Gate Pā was an attack on the well fortified Pā and its Māori defenders on 29 April 1864 by British forces made up of approximately 300 men of the 43rd Regiment and a naval contingent. The British casualties were 31 dead (including 10 officers), and 80 wounded –
518-562: The antipode of Jaén , Spain. Tauranga City consists of the following suburbs, sorted by 2018 general electoral ward: Tauranga has an oceanic or maritime temperate climate (cfb) in the Köppen Climate Classification . Though in the Trewartha Climate Classification it is subtropical (cfbl) During the summer months the population swells as holidaymakers descend on the city, especially along
555-527: The sixth-largest city in New Zealand by urban area, and the ninth largest city by Territorial Authority area. With continuing growth it has now surpassed the Napier-Hastings area to become New Zealand's fifth-largest city. Tauranga covers 141.91 km (54.79 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 162,800 as of June 2024, with a population density of 1,147 people per km . Tauranga had
592-581: The Mount in Mount Maunganui are one of Tauranga's main events, bringing people from all around the country. In 2014 Tauranga City Council granted permission for an annual Sikh parade to celebrate Guru Gobind Singh 's birthday. 2500 people took part in 2014, while in 2015, the number increased to 3500. Tauranga has a large stadium complex in the Mount Manganui suburb, Baypark Stadium , rebuilt in 2001 after
629-452: The appointment of commissioners was unnecessary and a "dramatic and draconian step." An independent review by law firm Russell McVeagh found that Mahuta's decision may have been unlawful. Her decision to reappoint the crown commission for a second term in 2022 through to July 2024 was subject to a legal review by Dentons Kensington Swan who found her decision was challengeable on the grounds of unlawfulness and unreasonableness. Much of
666-467: The building of apartments. Otūmoetai covers 3.32 km (1.28 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 8,620 as of June 2024, with a population density of 2,596 people per km . Otūmoetai had a population of 8,034 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 879 people (12.3%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 948 people (13.4%) since the 2006 census . There were 3,252 households, comprising 3,789 males and 4,245 females, giving
703-463: The building of apartments. Otūmoetai covers 3.32 km (1.28 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 8,620 as of June 2024, with a population density of 2,596 people per km. Otūmoetai had a population of 8,034 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 879 people (12.3%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 948 people (13.4%) since the 2006 census . There were 3,252 households, comprising 3,789 males and 4,245 females, giving
740-425: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 22,431 (18.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 64,740 (52.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 29,052 (23.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 42,100, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 14,001 people (11.4%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
777-480: The census's question about religious affiliation, 52.5% had no religion, 37.1% were Christian , 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.8% were Hindu , 0.3% were Muslim , 0.6% were Buddhist and 2.4% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,503 (23.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 966 (14.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 1,212 people (18.7%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
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#1733084967787814-480: The census's question about religious affiliation, 52.5% had no religion, 37.1% were Christian , 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.8% were Hindu , 0.3% were Muslim , 0.6% were Buddhist and 2.4% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,503 (23.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 966 (14.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 1,212 people (18.7%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
851-924: The city's shopping centres are located in the suburbs. They include Fraser Cove, Tauranga Crossing, Bethlehem Town Centre, Papamoa Plaza , Fashion Island, Bayfair Shopping Centre , Bay Central and Greerton Village. Tauranga has the following business innovation centres The following companies have their head office in Tauranga: A wide variety of faiths are practised, including Christianity , Hinduism , Buddhism , Islam , Sikhism , Taoism and Judaism . There are many denominations of Christianity including Pentecostal , Methodist , Presbyterian , Roman Catholic , Exclusive Brethren , Baptist , The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and Jacobite Syrian Christian Church . The National Jazz Festival takes place in Tauranga every Easter. New Year celebrations at
888-569: The countryside surrounding Tauranga is horticultural land, used to grow a wide range of fresh produce for both domestic consumption and export. There are many kiwifruit and avocados orchards as well as other crops. The Port of Tauranga is New Zealand's largest export port. It is a regular stop for both container ships and luxury cruise liners. Tauranga's main shopping malls are Bayfair, in Mount Maunganui and Tauranga Crossing in Tauriko. Most of
925-482: The entire city). Council elections are usually held every three years, most recently in 2024 . The next local election for Tauranga is scheduled for 2028. In December 2020, the Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta announced that, due to alleged "dysfunction" within the elected council, the council would be replaced by commissioners until the 2022 local elections. However, then Tauranga MP Simon Bridges said
962-405: The extinct volcano of Mauao (Mount Maunganui). Ngamuwahine River is located 19 kilometres southwest of Tauranga. Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty are situated along a faultline and so experience (infrequent) seismic activity. There are a few volcanoes around the area (mainly dormant). The most notable of these are White Island and Mauao, nicknamed "The Mount" by locals. Tauranga is roughly
999-409: The harbour facing the Bay of Plenty; Otūmoetai ; Papamoa , Tauranga's largest suburb, located in the Bay of Plenty; Tauranga City; Tauranga South ; and Welcome Bay . Tauranga is one of New Zealand's main centres for business, international trade, culture, fashion and horticultural science. The Port of Tauranga is New Zealand's largest port in terms of gross export tonnage and efficiency. Tauranga
1036-557: The hotel's staff quarters and drew large crowds. Under the Local Government (Tauranga City Council) Order 2003 , Tauranga became legally a city for a second time, from 1 March 2004. In August 2011, Tauranga received Ultra-Fast Broadband as part of the New Zealand Government 's rollout. Tauranga is located around a large harbour that extends along the western Bay of Plenty , and is protected by Matakana Island and
1073-514: The popular white coastal surf beaches from Mount Maunganui to Papamoa . In 1976 Tauranga was a medium-sized urban area with a population of around 48,000. However, the completion of a harbour bridge in 1988 brought Tauranga and The Mount closer (they amalgamated in 1989) and re-energised the economies of both parts of the enlarged city. By 1996 Tauranga's population had grown to 82,092 and by 2006 it had reached 103,635. By 2023, it had reached 152,844. In 2008 Tauranga overtook Dunedin to become
1110-620: The single most devastating loss of life suffered by the British military in the whole of the New Zealand Wars. The Māori defenders abandoned the Pā during the night with casualties estimated at 25 dead and an unknown number of wounded. In November 1916, a large fire broke out at the strand destroying 12 buildings, including the Commercial Hotel. In 1936 another large fire occurred which started in
1147-405: The south-eastern edge of Tauranga Harbour . The city extends over an area of 141.91 square kilometres (54.79 sq mi), and encompasses the communities of Bethlehem , on the south-western outskirts of the city; Greerton , on the southern outskirts of the city; Matua, west of the central city overlooking Tauranga Harbour; Maungatapu; Mount Maunganui , located north of the central city across
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1184-410: The tide stands still as if asleep" for Ōtǖmoetai . Before the 1950s Otūmoetai was largely orchards and farms but then houses started to be built in Brookfield, Otūmoetai Central and Pillans Point. Following this the suburb started to take shape and in the 1990s the last pieces of land left in the suburb were developed into housing. In the 21st century, the suburb has gone through intensification with
1221-552: The years. Tauranga has an all weather outdoor athletics ground at Tauranga Domain . Tauranga also has a Hockey Association, separate from the Regional Bay of Plenty body, which represents the city in domestic tournaments. Greater Tauranga is a very popular lifestyle and tourism destination. It features many natural attractions and scenery ranging from popular beaches and harbour environments to lush bush-clad mountains with waterfalls and lakes. Ot%C5%ABmoetai Otūmoetai
1258-556: Was established at Tauranga by William Wade. Rev. Alfred N. Brown arrived at the CMS mission station in 1838. John Morgan also visited the mission in 1838. Europeans trading in flax were active in the Bay of Plenty during the 1830s; some were transient, others married local women and settled permanently. The first permanent non-Maori trader was James Farrow , who travelled to Tauranga in 1829, obtaining flax fibre for Australian merchants in exchange for muskets and gunpowder . Farrow acquired
1295-557: Was spoken by 96.2%, Māori language by 4.5%, Samoan by 0.4% and other languages by 12.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.1% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 25.2, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 31.3% Christian , 1.5% Hindu , 0.4% Islam , 1.9% Māori religious beliefs , 0.6% Buddhist , 0.4% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 3.3% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 53.7%, and 6.9% of people did not answer
1332-466: Was that 3,030 (46.7%) people were employed full-time, 1,041 (16.1%) were part-time, and 177 (2.7%) were unemployed. Otūmoetai has two co-educational state primary schools for Year 1 to 6 students: Ōtūmoetai Primary School , with a roll of 570, and Pillans Point School, with a roll of 517. Otumoetai College and Ōtūmoetai Intermediate are located in neighbouring Bellevue. Tauranga Tauranga ( Māori pronunciation: [ˈtaʉɾaŋa] )
1369-630: Was that 61,218 (49.7%) people were employed full-time, 17,007 (13.8%) were part-time, and 3,252 (2.6%) were unemployed. For elections to the New Zealand Parliament , the city of Tauranga is in the Tauranga and Bay of Plenty electorates. Tauranga is located in the administrative area of the Tauranga City Council . The council consists of the Mayor of Tauranga and nine councillors. The mayor
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