History
Doubtless Bay Promotion Inc. (DBPI) was originally formed by a group of local businessmen and women as the Doubtless Bay Business Association, with the aim to promote and represent Doubtless Bay as a tourist destination, to encourage tourists to stay longer and to support and encourage business and living in the area. The name was changed in May 2005 to DBPI to more accurately reflect the aims of the group.
Our services
DBPI staffs and maintains the Doubtless Bay Information Centre which is located on the waterfront at 118 Waterfront Drive in the heart of the Mangonui township, adjacent to the historic Courthouse.
In addition to providing information about the area to visitors, the
Information Centre offers a full booking service for tours, attractions
and accommodation and bus tickets to and from Auckland. It also has a
wide range of souvenirs and gifts for sale. All accommodation and tours
marked with the 
symbol, can be booked through the Information Centre using our 'Make
a booking' form.
The Information Centre has a 24-hour Automatic Teller Machine (ATM),
serviced by ASB Bank and Hotlink Internet Access terminals, Skype and
wireless connections. You can also burn your digital holiday photos from
camera cards to CD. Internet access via Hotlink terminals is available
during opening hours but the wireless connections are range-dependent
and may be used outside of opening hours. Cost for use of hotlink
terminals - NZ$2.00 for 20 mins. and NZ$5.00 for 50 mins.
We are usually open from 10.00 am to 17.00 pm throughout the summer, with shorter opening hours in the winter.
You
can email the Doubtless Bay Information Centre direct at: infocentre@doubtlessbay.co.nz.
DBPI maintains this community website, the only comprehensive business directory for the area, produces the Doubtless Bay Visitor Guide (which is displayed in tourist offices and other locations throughout New Zealand) and organises the annual Fun Run and Walking Weekend.
DBPI has produced a DVD video promoting the Doubtless Bay area. Copies of the DVD are available for sale from the Information Centre and you can see a clip on our home page.
Please let the website administrator know if you are aware of events, community groups and local businesses that should be added to the listings on this website.
Officers and members
Office holders and committee for 2010:
Chairman: Lian Jones
Vice-chairman: To be appointed
Honorary Treasurer: Stewart Russell
Honorary Secretary: Eddie Aickin
Committee member: Cliff Knight
Committee member: Mark Osborne
Committee member: Rick Palmer
Committee member: Peter Wright
Committee member: Ben Johnston
Committee member: Mary Watkins
Committee member: Zoe Harding
Information Centre administrator: Clara Lugnet (ex officio)
Website administrator:
Martin Wale (ex officio)
Member businesses:
Acacia Lodge, Mill Bay, Mangonui
Airzone Kitesurfing School, Karikari Peninsula
Allfaze Electrical & Security and The Lighthouse, Taipa
Apex Plumbers, Kaitaia and Coopers Beach
Archibald Motors, Family Finance and Northland Rentals, Kaitaia
and Golden Sand Beach Front Accommodation, Cable Bay
Arjays at Coopers, Coopers Beach
Armillary Cottage, Mangonui
A to Z Diving and The Dive Shack, Whatuwhiwhi and Kaitaia
Avablast, Tokerau Beach
The Beach Cottage, Cable Bay
Beach Lodge, Coopers Beach
Butler Point Whaling Museum & 1840s House, Hihi
By the Bay, Coopers Beach
Carneval Ocean View, Cable Bay
Carrington Resort - a Heritage Hotel and Karikari Estate, Karikari Peninsula
Castaway Boating, Mangonui
Richard IR Catterall Consulting Engineer, Mangonui
Coopers Beach Four Square and Lotto, Coopers Beach
Coopers Beachfront Suites, Coopers Beach
Cove View, Cable Bay
Dave's Sign Shop, Mangonui
Davina's Apartment, Coopers Beach
Dolphins Watch Apartment, Coopers Beach
Doubtless Bay Laundry Services, Mangonui
Doubtless Bay Lodge, Coopers Beach
Doubtless Bay Pharmacy, Coopers Beach
Doubtless Bay Sport Fishing Club
Doubtless Bay Storage, Mangonui
Doubtless Bay Times
Doubtless Beauty, Mangonui
Driftwood Lodge, Cable Bay
The Essentials, Coopers Beach
Far North Interiors, Coopers Beach
Far North Wine Centre, Mangonui
Flax Bush, Mangonui
Robin Fountain Solicitor, Mangonui
Frangipani Cottage Bed & Breakfast, Mangonui
Hair 'n Mangonui, Mangonui
Harrisons Cape Runner, Kaitaia
Hihi Beach Holiday Camp, Hihi
Hihi Olive Estate and Olive Cottage, Hihi
Just a Plumber, Mangonui
Karikari Kayaking, Tokerau Beach
Karikari Lodge, Tokerau Beach
Kidron Builders Ltd, Peria
Lady Di B&B and Fishing Charters, Whatuwhiwhi
LJ Hooker Real Estate, Mangonui
Mangonui Fish Shop, Mangonui
Mangonui Health & Fitness, Coopers Beach
Mangonui Motel, Mangonui
Mangonui Mowers & Chainsaws, Mangonui
Mangonui Stationery and Lotto, Mangonui
Matthews Coastline Ltd, Aurere
Matthews Vintage Collection, Aurere
Mill Bay Haven, Mangonui
Mill Bay Suites Motel, Mangonui
New Zealand Fishing Charters (Snappa Slappa), Whatuwhiwhi
Northland Law - Palmer Macauley, Mangonui
Old Oak Boutique Hotel, Mangonui
Paradise 4x4 Exclusive VIP Tours, Mangonui
Pisces Charters, Mangonui
PKF Francis Aickin Accountants, Mangonui
Puketiti Lodge, Mangonui
Ray White Real Estate, Mangonui
REAL Property Centre, Mangonui
Redan Online & Cruise the Blue Diving, Mangonui and Redan Auto Electrical,
Kaitaia
River Hair & Beauty Salon, Taipa
Rosie's Bed & Breakfast, Coopers Beach
The Rusty Anchor, Whatuwhiwhi
Sails Holiday Apartment, Coopers Beach
Sanctuary in the Cove, Bruce Abraham Corporate & Personal Mentor and
Rebecca Shawyer Unique Art, Coopers Beach
San Marino Motor Lodge, Coopers Beach
Taipa Bay Resort, Taipa
Taipa Sands Motel, Taipa
Thai Chef's Restaurant, Mangonui
Top Enz Fishing Charters Ltd. Taipa
Vernon's Plumbing & Karen Vernon Artist, Coopers Beach
Water Cowboys, Karikari Peninsula
Waterfront Motel Apartments, Mangonui
The Wharf Store & Harbourside Takeaways, Mangonui
Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park, Whatuwhiwhi
Samantha Whiteside First National MREINZ, Mangonui
Wiltons Garage and Marine, Mangonui
Zig Zag Charters, Mangonui
Mission statement
To co-ordinate, unite and provide direction for the promotion and development of business in the entire Doubtless Bay area for the benefit of members and the community. This is to be achieved by providing guidance and assistance in a fun and creative way and, where possible, by utilising the strength of our heritage and multi-cultural history.