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Mauao

 


This is an old photo from about 7 years ago when we lived in Tauranga. I think this is a suburb called Bureta? With Mount Maunganui aka Mauao in the background. The supermarket that says "Countdown" has now been changed back to the original name of "Woolworths".

We class Tauranga has being a city now rather than a town as the population has grown significantly over the years. But the real estate prices are through the roof and are very very expensive. We would move back there if we could but it's above our budget.

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roentare said…
It is amazing how much can change in just a few years, yet the view of Mauao remains timeless
14 August 2025 at 09:12
Bill said…
I find it interesting when we visit places we used to live. It's nice to see the changes.
14 August 2025 at 09:31
Tom said…
...real estate seems to be expensive everywhere!
14 August 2025 at 09:59
magiceye said…
Change is the only constant.
14 August 2025 at 14:50
Fun60 said…
It all looks very green. One thing that won't change is the view of the mountain.
14 August 2025 at 18:06
Tigger's Mum said…
Remarkably open street - is that to protect a view of The Mount?
14 August 2025 at 19:34
local alien said…
Lots of memories there. One of my favourite views, and places
14 August 2025 at 20:59
Marie Smith said…
That mountain is a beautiful sight in that area.
14 August 2025 at 22:26
s.c said…
Nice crisp photo and your haeder is great again. Nicely done.
14 August 2025 at 23:23
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Looks like a beautiful city. I like that little volcanic mountain just off the coast. I haven't seen a Woolworths in many years!
15 August 2025 at 06:36
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
The view of the mountain is spectacular.
It is surprising how things change. I was born near Santa Fe, New Mexico and when I was a kid, yes it was a tourist town but kind of ordinary. Drug and department on the city square, now it is a town for the superrich.
15 August 2025 at 07:41
Jim said…
Great shot.
15 August 2025 at 07:58
Pauline said…
Thank heavens for mountains and beaches which don't change so we know where we are when to "go back".
15 August 2025 at 14:50
carol l mck said…
Wow! Awesome mountain and photo is divine ~ memories keep us going ~ hugs,

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16 August 2025 at 02:03
Light and Voices said…
What a lovely area. Ahh...the memories you have. Life is good.
17 August 2025 at 09:22
Photo Cache said…
Reminds me of California.

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17 August 2025 at 15:17
Lisa said…
Nice straight road towards the mountain. Our Woolworths are all closed, but a lot of the buildings are still around, historic I guess. We have one downtown, with the sign The Woolworth Building. Great stores.
20 August 2025 at 06:19
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