Hotel review: Vineyard accommodation at 305 In The Vines, Havelock North
20 Apr, 2021 02:00 AM
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305 In The Vines is made up of four luxury boutique villas just out of Havelock North in Hawke s Bay. Photo / Supplied
305 In The Vines is made up of four luxury boutique villas just out of Havelock North in Hawke s Bay. Photo / Supplied
Juliette Sivertsen unwinds at a boutique villa surrounded by vineyards.
Location: A five-minute drive from Havelock North, opposite Black Barn winery.
Style: Modern, stylish luxury villa in a gorgeous setting among flowers, grapevines and plenty of greenery.
Perfect for: Couples with kids or a small group of friends, wanting a tranquil stay exploring vineyards by day and a quiet spot to unwind at night.
Rongokako s name is missing from Te Mata Peak s entrance. It cannot be erased
19 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Piripi Whaanga standing in front of a sign at the Tauroa Rd entrance of Te Mata Peak omitting his ancestor Rongokako. Photo / Paul Taylor
Piripi Whaanga standing in front of a sign at the Tauroa Rd entrance of Te Mata Peak omitting his ancestor Rongokako. Photo / Paul Taylor
Hawkes Bay Today
OPINION: One of my ancestors has died.
I read the obituary on a new signpost at one of the entrances to a Hawke s Bay tourist trail.
The tupuna was Rongokako, and he was the first-born of our family line in Aotearoa some 18 generations ago.
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Te Mata Peak conqueror Aaron Chesterman eyes paragliding world champs
13 Jan, 2021 08:59 PM
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Competitors flying off from Te Mata Peak at Hawke s Bay s Regional Paragliding Competition, January 10. Photo / Ian Cooper
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Louise Gould
A Hawke s Bay paraglider aiming to compete in this year s World Championships in France in May has dubbed Te Mata Peak as one of the best places to fly off. Aaron Chesterman said the peak was a top paragliding spot. He has done about 90 flights off the summit. The distance record from Te Mata Peak is 125km, so you can travel a long way with no engine - which is amazing.