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Whakatāne is the heart of the Eastern Bay of Plenty and regularly one of New Zealand's sunniest towns. The ancestral home of Ngāti Awa, it pairs a busy river-mouth fishing harbour with Ōhope Beach over the hill and the wildlife sanctuary of Moutohorā (Whale Island) offshore.

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What is Whakatāne known for?

Whakatāne is the heart of the Eastern Bay of Plenty and regularly one of New Zealand's sunniest towns. The ancestral home of Ngāti Awa, it pairs a busy river-mouth fishing harbour with Ōhope Beach over the hill and the wildlife sanctuary of Moutohorā (Whale Island) offshore.

What region is Whakatāne in?

Whakatāne is in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand.

What is the population of Whakatāne?

Whakatāne has an estimated population of around 20,000 (Stats NZ estimate).

How many businesses are in Whakatāne?

List-It lists 60+ Whakatāne businesses across 13 categories, sourced from the NZ Companies Register (NZBN) and verified owner claims.

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