GO NZ: Stuart Nash and Two Raw Sisters on their hometown attractions - Napier to Christchurch
22 Dec, 2020 12:33 AM
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Why keep secrets? Napier s well publicised Art Deco capital holds some less visitied attractions. Photo / Getty Images
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Kiwi celebrities and local experts explain what makes their home town world-famous in New Zealand, and the things you should see and do when you visit.
Stuart Nash - Napier
What makes Napier unique/iconic in New Zealand?
Napier is the Art Deco capital of New Zealand, and acknowledged as one of the great Art Deco cities of the world. The weather in Napier is the best in the country and the wine and food offerings across Hawke s Bay are unrivalled. There are also lots of cycle trails, walking tracks, and family-friendly attractions. So there is something for everyone in Napier.
GO NZ: New Zealand s best snorkel and dive locations
17 Dec, 2020 03:30 AM
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The Alderman Islands are considered the Coromandel s answer to the famous Northland dive site Poor Knights Islands. Photo / The Coromandel, Supplied
The Alderman Islands are considered the Coromandel s answer to the famous Northland dive site Poor Knights Islands. Photo / The Coromandel, Supplied
When I first learnt to dive, I was astounded at New Zealand s underwater world. I d been snorkelling overseas in tropical areas, but I had no idea what was beneath the surface in our own oceans. Each part of the country has a unique marine ecosystem with more snorkel and dive spots than most of us land-dwellers realise.