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Hawkes Bay winery listed among world's best
A Hawkes Bay winery has appeared alongside world-renowned vineyards in Burgundy, Tuscany and California in a major travel guide's top 10 list - a win being hailed as a boost for the fast-growing wine tourism market.
Read the full postHawke's Bay Trails opening a boost to region's economy
The 187km Hawke’s Bay Trails cycling and walking trails were officially opened on Saturday with a family friendly bike ride. Regional Council chairman Fenton Wilson says it is pleasing to see the positive economic impact from the organisation’s investment into Hawke’s Bay Trails. “Not only are local bike shops and bike hire businesses booming, we’re also seeing a flowon effect to wineries, cafes and accommodation providers and Hawke’s Bay Trails are fast becoming a major tourist attraction for the
region,” says Mr Wilson. “We have seen new jobs created during trail construction, as well as extra jobs in bike hire companies and cafes.”
Get on your bike on the Hawkes Bay Trails!
Fancy a bit of cycling? Then you will love the Hawke’s Bay Trails! Whether you are a beginner rider, enjoy a leisurely cycle, or are a competitive rider, you can now enjoy over 180 kilometres of on-road and off-road trails. The Hawke’s Bay Trails are fast becoming known as the best place to “coast” when it comes to cycling. All three national cycle trails are easy on the legs and have numerous places to stop for good coffee, local ice-cream and scenic snapshots. The Hawke’s Bay Trails also link up with plenty of tourism attractions from the pools at Ocean Spa to the Art Deco inspired Sound-Shell on Marine Parade and the National Aquarium of New Zealand. A little further on, past a couple of great wineries, is the best view of iconic Cape Kidnappers at Clifton. The Wineries Ride out west passes an abundance of cellar doors and welcomes visitors coasting past on their bikes. No matter what your reason for visiting; girls’ or boys’ weekend away, a family holiday, or a romantic break for two, make sure you include time exploring the Hawke’s Bay Trails in your activities. You won’t be disappointed and it’s great fun! Click to view the Trails ..
Read the full postThe day I died
A 79-year-old man who collapsed, stopped breathing and had no pulse was brought back to life by CPR during a Freemasons ceremony in Napier.
Read the full postAiming for 100 not out
Bill Richmond is a little hard of hearing. Pulling his gangly frame into an upright position of the comfy chair in the lounge of his home in Clive, a bespectacled Richmond leans forward to ask: "What's that, again?"
Read the full postMassive new fall hits Gorge
Home News Opinion Sport Rugby World Cup Fixtures Venues Video Archive Business Life & Style Rural Photos Classifieds Jobs Property Motoring Book your ad Massive new fall hits the gorge
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Host Accommodation adds new property in Napier
The Host Accommodation network now has a new member in Napier. The Fern Motel carries a Qualmark 4 star Self Contained & Serviced rating, along with a Silver Enviro Award.
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