Bay of Plenty the conurbation of the city of Tauranga and its neighbour Mount Maunganui in the west. The town of Whakatane is located in the centre of the coast. Other towns of note include Waihi Beach, Katikati, Maketu, Pukehina Beach and Opotiki. Most of the population along the coast is concentrated in the western and central parts of the shore; the eastern part is sparsely populated hill country. In the 2006 Census, the Bay of Plenty had an estimated resident population of 257,379, making it the fifth-most populous region in New Zealand. It also has the third-highest regional population density in New
Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic at Vector Arena in nearby Auckland. From 2012, the Magic will shift home games played in Hamilton from Mystery Creek to the new Claudelands Events Centre. Located in the city centre, the new stadium will have a seating capacity of 4000. The QEYC will also be replaced from 2012, with the new Baypark sports and exhibition centre likely to host Magic games in Tauranga. The new, $40 million Baypark venue will have a seating capacity of 3500, making it the first Tauranga venue to meet the 3000-seat minimum requirement for ANZ Championship stadia. Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic The Waikato