"We have been loving the sun after the long winter, it's the first real summer day for Maddi," she told the Bay of Plenty Times.
Mount Maunganui had great resources for its locals and she would come over a lot more over the summer to spend time with Maddi, she said.
Really, it's no different from driving down from Katikati or Te Puke, it only takes between 35 and 40 minutes. It's been a gorgeous day.
"Everything comes alive when the sun comes out," she said.
Pam Tapp with her granddaughter Maddi Allan-Tapp, 20 months, at Pilot Bay enjoying the hot weather. Photo/Ruth Keber
Four-year-old Lucy Evemy was also seen splashing around in the waves at Mount Maunganui Main Beach.
MetService Meteorologist Claire Flynn said MetService recorded a high of 25.7C at Tauranga Airport on Wednesday.
Yesterday reached 23C with Thursday's temperature supposed to drop back down to 22C and 20C on Friday.
Ms Flynn said the hot weather had moved across to the top of New Zealand from Australia and should stick around until Friday when morning showers and afternoon rain was predicted.
Temperatures were about normal for this time of year, she said.
Monte Gelato gelato technician Jamie Vuglar said there had definitely been an increase in gelato lovers since Sunday.