Regional Information
Hawkes Bay Region
 
Located on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Hawke’s Bay is New Zealand’s leading food and wine region. With over 2200 hours of sunshine, Hawke’s Bay is premium location for a lifestyle or rural property.

Hawkes Bay has a thriving and expanding rural based economy, however for both overseas and New Zealand property buyers actively considering all areas of the New Zealand real estate market, the principal motivation for investment in Hawkes Bay property has usually been a desire to share Hawke’s Bay’s pleasant Mediterranean climate, attractive rural and semi rural environment, the relaxed lifestyle distant from the pressures and influences of major urban centres, and for many families, the quality and standard of educational opportunities within the District.

The twin cities of Napier and Hastings are the main centres, with Napier famous for its architecture. The city was virtually destroyed during the 1931 earthquake and rebuilt in the art deco and Spanish mission styles. The 3km Marine Parade is a popular place to enjoy a stroll along the city's waterfront. The region enjoys a lively arts scene, with many art galleries and craft studios, while the annual festival, Harvest Hawke's Bay, celebrates the region's world-class wine and food.
 
 
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