Rotorua Multicultural Council RH, Multicultural New Zealand

The Bay of Plenty is the 10th largest region of New Zealand Rotorua has the fifth largest population.
The urban centres of Rotorua and Tauranga are both in the Bay of Plenty region.
The Bay of Plenty's average weekly income for people in paid employment is the eleventh highest in New Zealand.
Unemployment in the Bay of Plenty is low, but slightly higher than the national average.
The largest industry is retail trade, followed by manufacturing and then health & community services.
The Bay of Plenty has the 14th lowest total crime rate out of 15 regions, but the 2nd lowest rate for property damage offences.