Welcome to Hawkes’ Bay – a stunning corner of New Zealand that is well known for its warm climate, award-winning wineries, Art Deco buildings, cycle tracks and plentiful fruit and vegetables. If you’re looking for a great lifestyle, you’ve found it.
Hawke’s Bay is made up of twin cities Hastings, which has a population of 81,000, and 18km away, Napier, with a population of 62,000. Napier is a coastal city and is distinctive for its iconic Art Deco Buildings and tree-lined waterfront, while Hastings is the region’s agricultural hub.
The Bay, as it’s known by locals, is an ideal place to settle into New Zealand life and is particularly popular with families, due to the number of great schools and outdoor facilities on offer. The region is home to some of the country’s top secondary schools and tertiary organisation, the Eastern Institute of Technology. Sport and culture are also well catered for, including the recently renovated Opera House, a number of museums, art galleries and sports arenas. Residents enjoy top-quality healthcare, with a large public hospital and several private hospitals servicing the region.
Housing in Hawke’s Bay is more affordable than in the larger centres. There are a number of options to choose from including, living close to the sea, a rural setting, in a suburb in one the cities or in a smaller settlement within the region. Housing options in the main urban centres are a mix of family homes and inner city apartments. Most Hawke’s Bay homes include good-sized sections with areas for outdoor living. Housing prices in the region continue to show strong growth.
The job market in Hawke’s Bay, like most regions in the country, is continuing to grow. The main industries are farming, agriculture, wine and tourism. The Port of Napier is a major export and transport hub. Hawke’s Bay is also a great place to enjoy the world-class lifestyle and work remotely.
Widely known as ‘The Fruit Bowl of NZ’, Hawke’s Bay is the envy of the country for its abundant fruit and vegetables and artisan products, all on its front doorstep. The region also has extensive vineyards, where you can find world-class wines, thanks to the consistently warm climate and fertile soils.
When it comes to enjoying your free time, you’ll be spoilt for choice. The region boasts extensive walking and cycling tracks, several golf courses, beautiful beaches and waterfalls, as well as the world’s largest onshore gannet colony. Hawke’s Bay is a year-round events destination. Celebrate the annual Art Deco Festival, food and wine series, F.A.W.C, concerts, outdoor cinema and multisport events, to name just a few.
