Bay of Plenty

The region takes its name from the bay, which James Cook named the Bay of Plenty after noticing the abundant food supplies at several Māori villages along its shores, in contrast to what he had seen at Poverty Bay. That…

The Bay of Plenty Region is a local government region in the North Island of New Zealand. Also called just the Bay of Plenty (BOP), it is situated around the marine bight of that same name. The bay was named by James Co…

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Bay of Plenty Region: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your sug…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Bay of Plenty Region when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Sha…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Bay of Plenty Region? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

MP3 of Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 557, formerly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, recorded on a Silbermann organ. Musopen · Public Domain

Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 'Pathétique' - I. Adagio - Allegro non troppo Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain