Tātau Tātau Commercial make significant investment into iconic local landmark
One of New Zealand’s most iconic beach-side holiday parks will continue to welcome thousands of holiday makers while remaining in local ownership. Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust’s commercial entity today announced its purchase of the Mahia Beach Motel & Holiday Park, securing an asset that is pivotal to the Wairoa and Mahia community and […]
Napier Port marks 1000th cruise ship visit, current summer season busiest ever
Napier Port welcomed the Silver Muse today and marked the 1000th cruise ship visit to Napier since they began calling 30 years ago. After the vessel was safely berthed on 2 Wharf, Napier Port CEO Todd Dawson presented the ship’s captain with a gift to commemorate this significant milestone. Todd Dawson was excited to celebrate the […]
This is New Zealand’s ‘most welcoming’ town
The most underrated place to visit in Hawke’s Bay: Havelock North In recent years, Havelock North was named the country’s most beautiful suburb – but that’s not the only reason it should be on your radar. Hot on the heels of Otago being named one of the world’s ‘most welcoming’ regions by Booking.com, the holiday […]
Hawke’s Bay food festival ‘F.A.W.C!’ releases 2024
It’s easy to assume one must fly to Italy or Spain to attend a food and wine festival in a ‘Great Wine Capital of the World’. However, foodies will be pleased to know one is happening this March, and it’s only a short flight or drive away, in Hawke’s Bay. The Summer Food and Wine […]
Visitors flock to Splash Planet
Splash Planet is proving a hot-ticket holiday destination this summer, and shaping up to have its busiest season ever. Always a popular attraction, about 79,000 visitors have been through the gates since it opened in November last year, and attendance for the whole season looks set to match if not better the previous record visitor […]
Unique Hawke’s Bay holiday homes: Verano Country Stay
Whether you are after a relaxing stay close to the beach or on a farm, Hawke’s Bay offers the perfect combination of surf and turf this summer. Hawke’s Bay Today is running a short series showcasing unique holiday homes, so if you are after something unusual we might have the spot for you. Picture this: […]
Rabbiter’s Cottage: Unique Hawke’s Bay holiday home
Whether you are after a relaxing stay close to the beach or on a farm, Hawke’s Bay offers the perfect combination of surf and turf this summer. Hawke’s Bay Today is running a short series showcasing unique holiday homes, so if you are after something unusual we might have the spot for you. Fourth-generation farmer […]
Here are some of our favourite beaches
It’s a conversation topic that can divide families and friends – and nope, we are not talking about politics. It is, of course, what beach is the best in the country? We asked some of our Stuff colleagues for their favourites: Waipātiki Beach, Hawke’s Bay 40 minutes north of Napier is the best beach. There’s […]
Cape South: The life-changing wellness retreat tucked away in Hawke’s Bay
In seven years of almost constant travel – to all seven continents – right now, I think I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Here’s the secret. We’ve just arrived at a picturesque wellness retreat nestled amongst the rolling coastal hills of Hawke’s Bay. And it’s run by two of the most genuine, lovely humans you […]
Unique Hawke’s Bay holiday home: Waimārama Chalets
Whether you are after a relaxing stay close to the beach, or on a farm, Hawke’s Bay offers the perfect combination of surf and turf this summer. The Waimārama Chalets are a labour of love and offer a one-of-a-kind experience, perfect for big groups, family functions, or as a couples retreat. Built by George Ashcroft and […]
Scoop Up The Taste Of Summer In Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand: It’s never been easier to sample a true taste of summer with New Zealand’s oldest ice creamery Rush Munro’s launching four new ‘Hawke’s Bay’ flavours just in time for the festive season. Each of the four unique flavours pays tribute to an iconic summer experience in Hawke’s Bay, from cycling the […]