Hi Everyone

We have decided that the area we want to aim for is Tauranga/Mt Maunganui. My partner is really keen on moving to an area that is pretty quiet and low-key, with space and a bit of tranquility (his ieda of a village), so obviously central parts of Tauranga are off!!! Can anyone recommend areas that fill his criteria, but still are no more than a 30-40min journey into town, beaches etc??? I wanted somewhere like Papamoa or Papamoa Beach, but he thinks this may be too built up!!! We have 2 young children, so I dont want to be too far from a park, or some outdoor space for playing etc. Does such a place exsist in this area?!?!?!?!

All help and advice greatly appreciated

Jen