Figures from various sectors show the Bay of Plenty is making major economic progress during the recession.

The Bay of Plenty recorded the biggest regional economic rebound in New Zealand during the June quarter according to the National Bank Trends survey.
There was also a 38 per cent increase in residential building consents, while house sales rose 23 per cent.
Real estate figures from both Quotable Value and the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand show its taking less time to sell a house, and rural sales have improved.
Unemployment in the Bay of Plenty is just below the national average and job growth is strong, according to Priority One.