Home / Bay of Plenty TimesPod of dolphins move out of Waimapu EstuaryBay of Plenty Times12 May, 2018 02:30 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe dolphins were spotted in Waimapu Estuary. Photo/ Andrew Warner The dolphins were spotted in Waimapu Estuary. Photo/ Andrew Warner A pod of dolphins that contributed to major traffic congestion yesterday has moved out of Waimapu Estuary.The dolphins spent more than 24 hours in the estuary attracting many spectators. Silver Birch Holiday Park manager Sharon Makai said people were still trying to catch a glimpse of the dolphins at 10pm last night. "My son heard them [the dolphins] early this morning, his bedroom window is close to where they were," she said.Makai said she had never seen dolphins in the Waimapu Estuary in the three and a half years she had worked at the park.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."It was so wonderful, there was such a good vibe. I hope they return," she said.A police media spokeswoman said numerous motorists had called in to complain of traffic delays on Turret Rd due to travellers stopping to look at the dolphins.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty Times'Vicious' dog attack leaves 6-year-old scarred for life06 Mar 05:01 PMBay of Plenty TimesPush to ban fireworks on Tauranga beaches and other public places06 Mar 05:00 AMBay of Plenty TimesBay fans excited for Chiefs' long-awaited return to Hāngī Pit06 Mar 03:30 AMSponsoredBacking locals, every day22 Feb 11:00 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
