The Bay will awake to a new US President tomorrow morning as Donald Trump becomes the world's most powerful man.
And judging by the mood on the streets, most won't be happy about it.
The Bay of Plenty Times heard a few choice words in Mount Maunganui while seeking opinions about the inauguration of the most divisive presidential candidate in living memory.
Younger people seem to have the strongest anti-Trump feelings, but among the older age-group there were one or two supporters - or, at least, people who were willing to give him a chance.
"He's just a sexist bigot and a bit messed in the head," was one of the few printable comments from Matua's Lauren Westerby, 23.
Also in the negative camp was Sarah Willis of Matakana. "I've accepted the fact that it's going to happen, but it doesn't mean I like it," she said. "His new-found comments on Russian prostitutes do him no favours."
However, 64-year-old Willy van der Werf of Mt Maunganui said that she was "fine" with Mr Trump taking over.
"Everybody has good points, and I believe in the power of positive thinking."
Colin Worthington, 74, said that Mr Trump was "not my cup of tea" but could understand why Americans had voted for him.
"They want a change and the guy's a businessman - what have they got to lose?"
Mr Trump will be sworn in as President and Mike Pence as Vice-President during a ceremony at the US Capitol building that is scheduled for noon on Friday US time, and 6am tomorrow New Zealand time.
The inauguration will be broadcast free on Al Jazeera. Other freeview channels have instead chosen to air infomercials, a cookery show and Neighbours.
Several news channels on Sky will also broadcast the event, with coverage starting at 3am.
Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller has been following American politics since reading presidential profiles in his parents' encyclopedias as a boy. He plans to watch the inauguration from his father-in-law's home during a family visit to the Gold Coast.
"This is particularly compelling because the incoming president is so different to the outgoing one," he said. "Donald Trump is the polar opposite of Barack Obama."
Mr Trump has vowed to roll back some free trade agreements, and Mr Muller expected his presidency to have some effect on the Bay. However, it was difficult to say how much.
"Even though we're on the other side of the world, the impact will wash up on our shores," he said. "The global economy is interrelated."
On social media, comments from Tauranga people have varied from "Donald Trump is an idiot" to "Donald Trump is my spirit animal".