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The town of Tairua is on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Tairua River on its north bank and on the small Paku Peninsula.[1] The population was 1,269 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 192 from 2001.[2] Tairua is a Māori name which translates literally as tai: tides, rua: two.[3]

Directly opposite Tairua on the south bank of the river's estuary is the smaller settlement of Pauanui. The two settlements are 30 kilometres east of Thames although the town has closer connections with the sea side resort town Whangamata. Several islands lie off the mouth of the river, notably Slipper Island to the southeast and the Alderman Islands 20 kilometres to the east.

The earliest occupation of the area was once thought ot have been by early Polynesian explorersbased on the discovery of a pearl-shell (not native to New Zealand) lure shank found here[4] and originally carbon-dated to the 11th century[3]. Subsequent reassessment of the has archaeological site has resulted in dates in the 14th century[5]

Early European settlement of the area in the late 1800s was based around sawmilling (predominantly Kauri) and gold prospecting.[6]

From the late 1960s Tairua has become a holiday destination,[6] with major activities including game fishing, diving, and surfing.

A country club is a private club and it may have a closed membership. Most offer a variety of recreational sports facilities and are located in city outskirts or rural areas.[1] Activities may include, for example, any of golf, tennis, swimming or traditional polo. An athletic club is a similar but is usually located within an urban setting, which may exclude certain activities such as golf or traditional polo. On the other hand, rock climbing practice or a martial art may be available. A country club will usually provide hospitality to members and guests such as a restaurant and bar, and may also provide suitable accommodations for host-catered events, such as weddings.

A golf club is a private club organized to play golf. A golf club usually has its own golf course. The most exclusive golf clubs have extensive facilities, such as a restaurant, bar, and swimming pool for its members. Membership is usually by annual subscription. Sometimes the club expects its members to buy stock and has monthly food and beverage purchase minimums.

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