At midday, on 5th January 2019, aerial photos with this video were taken over the summit of Mauao with the written permission of Mauao Trust (owners) which represent the three Iwi of Tauranga Moana and Nga Poutiriao o Mauao, the joint administration Board at the written request the of our Bay Waka community magazine.
In this picture, Tauranga Harbour below stand two cruise ships, one being the bigger front positioned Sea Princess (EST Pax (1,990) & Crew (900), total POB 2,890), and the smaller Seabourn Encore (EST Pax (600) & Crew (450), total POB 1,050).
