The track is still used by trampers today. Farming, Forestry, Horticulture, Shipping, and Fisheries have always been the strength of this area. Tourism is increasing and Cruise Ships regularly visit Tauranga. The roading network is being extended with new expressways circling the city and feeding into it. Hydro dams supply a good part of the energy to the city.
Public transport is supplied by a bus company.
The railroad is mainly used for goods and hauling wood from the forests to the city. One passenger train a day leaves in the morning for Hamilton where it connects to the train for Wellington. It continues on to Auckland and returns in the evening.