‘Hawkes Bay’ Stories
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Bridge Pā is a rural Māori settlement and surrounding area in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, located approximately ten kilometres inland from Hastings. The pā itself comprises approximately seventy households, a school, a meetinghouse of the LDS Church, two marae (Korongata Marae and Mangaroa Marae), a cemetery, and a disused quarry. It is recognised as a premium [...]
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Napier is one of New Zealand’s most attractive cities, located at the south end of the Hawke’s Bay just 20 minutes out of Hastings. Palm trees line the inner-city streets and the wonderfully sculpted Marine Parade, as the name suggests, runs along the shore of the city. Along Marine Parade various parks, gardens and memorials [...]
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A reputation for fine wine, gourmet food, and high sunshine hours makes the Hawke’s Bay region a luxury getaway destination. Hawke’s Bay suffered a massive earthquake in 1931 that destroyed the twin cities of Napier and Hastings. Entirely rebuilt in two years incorporating the distinctive 1930s style, Napier has one of the highest concentrations of [...]
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A mere 1.5 hour drive from Taupo over the ranges that lead to a Mediterranean climate, Hawkes Bay has long hot summers as well as clear blue skies in the middle of winter. Hawkes Bay is one of the sunniest regions of New Zealand. Sheltered by ranges to the west the landscape opens up to [...]
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Napier (Ahuriri in Maori) is a seaport, located in Hawke’s Bay on the eastern coast of the North Island. About eighteen kilometres south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings. These two neighboring cities are often called “The Twin Cities” or “The Bay Cities” of New Zealand. Napier is the nexus of the largest [...]
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