Does anyone live in the area and surrounds, if so where (town is...

Does anyone live in the area and surrounds, if so where (town is enough)? Anywhere between Hamilton, Coromandel, Tauranga, Taupo counts I guess as there's not a lot of population around..

Just wondering as to who is actually near by and how many of you, vs who just sits in front of the internet.

Me? I lived in Waihi for some time, and know Karangahake well, but I'm not in the country now. Haven't lived there for a few years. Did visit the area (Waihi / Karangahake, not the mine) just a couple of weeks ago though. Saw the Martha cave-in which was a little impressive.