Regions

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, sits Tāmaki Makaurau. The city of sails is home to a third of our population and is our single biggest user of electricity.

The Tron is New Zealand’s largest inland city, comfortably straddling the mighty Waikato river. It’s got our fourth largest population and some very high-quality op-shops.

The most southern capital city in the world boasts over 400 cafes and restaurants, and a terrible climate. The wild wind generates the regions electricity and destroys umbrellas. But you know what they say... you can’t ever beat Welly on a good day.

Ōtautahi is the largest city in the South Island and the third most populous in country. It also takes bronze for Hagley Park – the third largest park in the world! It’s the gateway to Antarctica too – so if you’re looking to chase some penguins, you’ll have to go through Christchurch first.

Home of the scarfie, the world’s steepest street and the pride of the south - Speights Brewery. Fair to say this historical city is pretty choice. And that includes being close to our southern hydro stations that generate much of our renewable energy.

Sitting pretty at the top of the country, Whangārei is the gateway to Northland. With subtropical weather, stunning beaches and the impressive Whangārei Falls right on its doorstep, there’s plenty to love. Add in the bustling Town Basin and you’ve got a little slice of the north that’s pretty hard to beat.

This beachy Bay of Plenty town also has a fair whack going for it. Outside of the dreamy weather and white sand beaches, Tauranga is home to Lynley Dodd, the legend who created Hairy Maclary, AND the National Jazz Festival, which has been running since the 1960’s!

Rotorua’s 17 surrounding lakes serve all the natural delights. With bubbling mud and natural hot pools, the geothermal pools of the region have been revitalising locals and tourists alike for over a century.

Known as mecca for food and wine lovers, Hastings is a major urban area in Hawkes Bay. The city boasts one of the countries oldest and largest weekly farmers markets, so you're always in for a treat when visiting.

Gizzy is unofficially known as the 'Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand' and is famous for amazing food, wine and beer. Rich in Māori culture and history, with some of the best surf beaches in the country, Gisborne has something for everyone!

Approximately 75,000 Palmerston Northians live in Palmy, making it one of the largest provincial cities in the country. The turbines of Te Āpiti wind farm wave in the background from the hills of the Manawatu Gorge.

Located on the west coast of the North Island, Whanganui is full of stories, legends and rich legacy.

Nelson's got some of the most sunshine hours in Aotearoa! There aren’t very many other places where you can access three national parks, golden beaches, lakes, mountains and 11 breweries all at once.

Known as being one of the sunniest spots in the country, Blenheim is the largest town in the Malborough region. The surrounding Marlborough wine region is well known as the centre of the New Zealand wine industry.

Invercargill is the country's southernmost city and is fondly dubbed as the "City of Water and Light", due to having long summer daylight hours and frequent appearances of the Aurora Australis.

Neighbouring windy Wellington, Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai is Aotearoas' sixth largest city. Lower Hutt is a popular choice for avid mountain bikers and those who love a good ol' stroll in nature.

Te Awa Kairangi ki Uta is one of the four cities that makes up the metropolitan area of Wellington. With over 50 parks and reserves, Upper Hutt is the ideal backyard for adventurers.

Just up the coast from Wellington, Kāpiti serves up golden beaches, stunning sunsets and plenty of laid-back coastal charm. With Kāpiti Island sitting proudly offshore and the capital just down the road, it’s a pretty sweet spot for those who like a little nature with their city life.