Tauranga City Council has voted in favour of allowing city retailers to open on Easter Sunday.
This will be a win for many city retailers, especially those in the busy Mount, who will have the opportunity to cash in on the thousands of holidaymakers who flock to Tauranga for the last long weekend of the warmer months.
We're such a tourist hot spot that it does seem ridiculous to have all the shops closed at such a busy time.
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I love to shop when I'm on holiday and I know I'm not alone in this regard. It's always fun to check out different shops and buy something you know you wouldn't have found at home.