Locals watch from the beach while NZ/US navies hunt for mines in Tauranga Bay
Far North bay the scene of a joint mine-clearing exercise.
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Navy life means touring the world
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Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
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