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{{split|Bay of Plenty|Bay of Plenty Region|date=June 2022}}
{{Short description|Region of New Zealand}}
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{{Use New Zealand English|date=April 2020}}
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| tributaries_left = [[Raukokore River]], [[Kereu River]], [[Haparapara River]]<br />[[Motu River]], [[Hawai River]], [[Waioeka River]]
| tributaries_right = [[Waiotahe River]], [[Whakatane River]], [[Rangitaiki River]]<br />[[Tarawera River]], [[Kaituna River]], [[Wairoa River (Bay of Plenty)|Wairoa River]]<br />[[Wainui River (Bay of Plenty)|Wainui River]], [[Aongatete River]], [[Otahu River]]<br />[[Wentworth River]], [[Wharekawa River]]
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| blank_name_sec1 = [[Human Development Index|HDI]] (2017)
| blank_info_sec1 = 0.902<ref name="GlobalDataLab">{{Cite web|url=https://hdi.globaldatalab.org/areadata/shdi/|title=Sub-national HDI – Area Database – Global Data Lab|website=hdi.globaldatalab.org|language=en|access-date=2018-09-13}}</ref><br />{{color|#090|very high}} · [[List of regions of New Zealand by Human Development Index|11th]]
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[[File:Pukehina Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.jpg|thumb|Pukehina Beach]]
 
The Bay of Plenty region covers {{cvt|12,200&nbsp;km²|km2}} of land and {{cvt|9,500&nbsp;km²|km2}} of coastal marine area.<ref name=EBOP-geo>{{cite web | title = Our Region | publisher = Environment Bay of Plenty | url = http://www.ebop.govt.nz/Our-Region.asp | access-date = 2008-03-03 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080218023016/http://www.ebop.govt.nz/Our-Region.asp <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2008-02-18}}</ref> It extends along the eastern coast of the North Island, from the base of the [[Coromandel Peninsula]] in the west to [[Cape Runaway]] in the east. The region extends 12&nbsp;nautical miles from the mainland coastline, and also extends from the coastlines of several islands in the bay, notably [[Mayor Island/Tuhua]], [[Motiti Island]], [[Whale Island, New Zealand|Whale Island]] and the active volcano of [[Whakaari/White Island]]. It extends inland to the sparsely populated forest lands around Rotorua and [[Murupara]].
 
The geographical bay is defined by 259&nbsp;km of open coastline used for economic, recreational and cultural purposes. The coastline from [[Waihi Beach]] in the west to Opape is defined as sandy coast, while the coast from Opape to Cape Runaway is rocky shore.<ref name=EBOP-coast>{{cite web | title = Our Coast | publisher = Environment Bay of Plenty | url = http://www.ebop.govt.nz/Coast/Our-Coast.asp | access-date = 2008-03-03 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080116083836/http://www.ebop.govt.nz/Coast/Our-Coast.asp <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2008-01-16}}</ref> Sizeable harbours are located at Tauranga, Whakatāne and Ohiwa. Major estuaries include [[Maketu]], Little Waihi, Whakatāne, Waiotahe and [[Waioeka River|Waioeka]]/[[Otara River|Otara]]. Eight major rivers empty into the bay from inland catchments, including the [[Wairoa River (Bay of Plenty)|Wairoa]], [[Kaituna River|Kaituna]], [[Tarawera River|Tarawera]], [[Rangitaiki River|Rangitaiki]], [[Whakatane River|Whakatane]], [[Waioeka River|Waioeka]], [[Motu River|Motu]] and [[Raukokore River|Raukokore]] rivers.<ref name=EBOP-geo/>
The region has more than {{cvt|200 km²|km2}} of lakes, known as the [[Lakes of Rotorua]].
 
[[Image:WhakarewarewaGeyserFlat.jpg|thumb|140px|right|Geothermal activity at [[Whakarewarewa]]]]
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In the 2018 census, ethnicities were 73.6% European/Pākehā, 29.1% Māori, 3.5% Pacific peoples, 7.2% Asian, and 1.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
 
Only 18.6% of the regional population was born overseas, compared with 27.1% nationally. [[English language|English]] is the most widely spoken language. [[Te Reo Māori]] is the most common minority language, spoken by 8.6% of the population, compared with 4.0% nationally.<ref name="Census 2018"/>
 
== Climate ==
 
The Bay of Plenty has a [[Temperate climate|temperate]], [[Oceanic climate|maritime]] climate,<ref name=TA-climate>{{cite web |author1=Mullan, Brett |author2=Tait, Andrew |author3=Thompson, Craig | title = Regional Climate | publisher = [[Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand|Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand]] | url = http://www.teara.govt.nz/EarthSeaAndSky/ClimateAndAtmosphere/Climate/2/en | date = 2007-09-21 | access-date = 2008-03-07| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080411104914/http://www.teara.govt.nz/EarthSeaAndSky/ClimateAndAtmosphere/Climate/2/en| archive-date= 11 April 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> with warm, humid summers and mild winters. It is one of the warmest regions in New Zealand, particularly along the coastline, and most areas experience at least 2,200&nbsp;hours of sunshine per annum. Average daily maximum temperatures range from 10–16&nbsp;{{cvt|10 to 16|°C}} in winter and 22–26&nbsp;{{cvt|22 to 26|°C}} in summer. Typical minima vary from 0–9&nbsp;{{cvt|0 to 9|°C}} in winter and 11–17&nbsp;{{cvt|11 to 17|°C}} during summer. Rainfall occurs more frequently in winter than in summer, but tropical storms in summer and autumn can produce heavy rain with high winds.<ref name=EBOP-climate>{{cite web | title = Climate Change | publisher = Environment Bay of Plenty | url = http://www.ebop.govt.nz/ClimateChange/Climate-Change.asp | access-date = 2008-03-03 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080213172721/http://www.ebop.govt.nz/ClimateChange/Climate-Change.asp <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2008-02-13}}</ref> Central parts of the region can receive up to 2000&nbsp;mm of rainfall annually, while the eastern and western areas can receive up to 4000&nbsp;mm.<ref name=TA-climate/>
 
== Economy ==
 
The subnational gross domestic product (GDP) of Bay of Plenty was estimated at NZ$17.24 billion in the year to March 2019, 5.7% of New Zealand's national GDP. The subnational GDP per capita was estimated at $53,700 in the same period. In the year to March 2018, primary industries contributed $1.89 billion (11.6%) to the regional GDP, goods-producing industries contributed $3.24 billion (20.0%), service industries contributed $9.72 billion (59.8%), and taxes and duties contributed $1.39 billion (8.6%).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Regional gross domestic product: Year ended March 2019 {{!}} Stats NZ|url=https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/regional-gross-domestic-product-year-ended-march-2019|website=www.stats.govt.nz|access-date=2020-05-21}}</ref>
 
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* [http://www.bopnz.com/ Bay of Plenty Area Information]
 
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