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The Bay of Plenty (Māori: Te Moana-a-Toi), often abbreviated to BoP, is a
region in the North Island of New Zealand situated around the body of water
of the same name. The bay was named by James Cook after he noticed the
abundant food supplies at several Māori villages there, in stark contrast to
the earlier observations he had made in Poverty Bay.
As of the 2006 Census, the Bay of Plenty has an estimated resident
population of 257,379, making it the fifth-most populous region in New
Zealand. The region also has the third-highest regional population
density in New Zealand, with only the 11th-largest land area. The major
population centres in the region are Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane. The
Bay of Plenty is also one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand: the
regional population increased by 7.5% between 2001 to 2006, with
significant growth along the coastal and western parts of the region, and is
projected to increase to 277,900 by the year 2011.
Significant horticultural, forestry and tourism industries are well
established in the region. However, the Bay of Plenty is also the third-most
'deprived' region in New Zealand, with the Opotiki, Whakatane and Kawerau
Districts being among the most deprived in the country.
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