Western Bay of Plenty District
Western Bay of Plenty District | |
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Kiwifruit orchard at Te Puke | |
Western Bay of Plenty district within the North Island | |
| Coordinates: 37°47′24″S 176°00′14″E / 37.79°S 176.004°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Wards | Waihi Beach-Katikati Kaimai Te Puke-Maketu |
| Seat | Greerton, Tauranga |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | James Denyer |
| • Deputy Mayor | John Scrimgeour |
| • Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1,944.41 km2 (750.74 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 60,800 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | |
| Website | www |
Western Bay of Plenty District is a territorial district within the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. The district envelops Tauranga city by land, and includes Matakana Island, at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour.