Titiro whakamuri, kōkiri whakamura' 
'When you understand the past, you know your future'

When heritage connects us across our communities,
the more it enriches our lives, helps drive our economy
​and grows our identity.
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Did you know?
There are 6,675 recorded heritage sites across the Western Bay of Plenty rohe, few of which are known to locals, schools or visitors. Source: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga 

Taonga Tū Heritage Bay of Plenty is an independent Charitable Trust.

Purpose: To act as an independent overarching Heritage Charity in partnership with the heritage sector inclusive of hapū/iwi to promote, advocate, enable, action and connect inclusive heritage programmes across Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty. 
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Vision:  To inspire unity and action
 
Kaupapa:  Working together in creative and inspirational ways to grow our region’s identity through promoting meaningful heritage experiences that connect us to our past, present and future, to our communities and to each other.

2023 Delivered Projects:
​Supported by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga 

Ngā Tapuwae ki Te Papa
Footprints on Te Papa
MAP & GUIDE
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Tauranga Western Bay Heritage Strategy
Orokohanga Poutama 
'weaving a stairway from creation towards heritage unity, recognition and excellence' 
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Current Projects:  
More information coming soon

Past Projects​:
Visit our Events page to see past projects ​

​Discover Western Bay of Plenty
​more entries coming soon

Western Bay of Plenty Historic Journey
​A limited timeline snapshot can be viewed here 

Acknowledgement: Photographs: Chris Taylor; Tauranga City Libraries, Tauranga Heritage Collection, CR Brown,