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Facebook View: Is Tauranga good for the elderly?

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Thousands of baby boomers on the threshold of retirement have spurred Tauranga to take the first steps towards getting World Health Organisation (WHO) recognition as an age-friendly city. Do you think Tauranga is a good city for elderly people to live?

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Not if the cops don't sort out the strand and other violent areas.. and the intimidation etc Tuesday at 10:29am

Kristy Smith

Weather wise it can be nice but like Mike Wilson mentioned, there are a lot of violent areas. Not to mention the terrible parking situation, that can't be helpful for the elderly especially when people speed around like maniacs. Tuesday at 12:27pm

Penelope Conway

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The steps onto the Buses are to high. My mother (who lived at the Mount for approx 50years ) was a bit frightened of her Rest Home care.

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