About the Western Bay of Plenty Region

• About the Region
• Plenty of Lifestyle
• Climate
• Housing
• Education
• Health
• Art & Culture
• Sport
• Recreation
• TMIA

Health

When it comes to health and safety you are in good hands. The Western Bay is a very safe place to live. Tauranga and Western Bay are well served by a modern, progressive health service that includes being a world leader in urology research and development. Tauranga has five private hospitals and a major 360-bed public hospital with a $60 million recent expansion, and medical centres of up to 18 general practitioners are spread throughout the region.

The region’s rapid population growth provides opportunities for medical specialists and researchers, and health therapists. The region has plenty of lifestyle, and you can be part of it!