A weekend e-biking in Hawke s Bay
23 Feb, 2021 10:16 PM
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E-bike riders on the Hawkes Bay Trail with Cape Kidnappers in the background. Photo / Hawkes Bay Tourism
Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender
The Heretaunga Plains have always been known to in Māori lore as Heretaunga Ararau or Land of a Hundred Pathways. Now, with more than 200km of easy cycle trails celebrating Hawke s Bay s diverse landscapes, water and wineries, this is the perfect spot for a weekend of cycle exploration and relaxation.
At Napier s Tākaro Trails, we were introduced to the basics of our e-bikes. It was our first time riding an e-bike and teenage son George was keen to test his out. Keen mountain bikers, we were delighted to learn how easy the e-bikes were to pedal - one push down and the bike sprang forward three times as fast as our bikes at home.
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New Zealand s tiny towns are home to some of our best hidden gems, from an emerald lake, to cliffs that look like they re from the moon.
There’s something sweetly melancholy about the last days of summer when it’s still warm enough for swims and eating outdoors, but the chill in the early mornings and late evenings signals the frigid days that lie ahead. With the timeline for travel bubbles still uncertain, it’s probably best not to bet on escaping to warmer climes this autumn – but fortunately New Zealand does the season particularly well. With foliage that drew travellers from across the world pre-pandemic and some standout festivals on the horizon, there’s a lot to look forward to over the next few months. Particularly in some of our small towns. If you think you’ll be able to escape for a couple of days or more, why not start planning a trip as you enjoy the last of the summer wine? Here are just a few suggestions.
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Steve Ellis had one of the great 60s voices, rivalling Steves Marriott and Winwood for the crown of the UK’s king of soul. As the leader of Love Affair, he came to prominence in 1968 when, aged just 17, he reached the UK No 1 with Everlasting Love, a cover of the Robert Knight song from the previous year. He was the only member of the band to actually appear on the record. He then secured a further four Top 20 hits with the group: Rainbow Valley, A Day Without Love, One Road and Bringing On Back The Good Times, before he quit in December ’69 amid what he calls “Love Affair-mania”.
Six60 amazing but fights disappointing
24 Jan, 2021 02:21 AM
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Six60 played to a crowd of close to 20,000 in Hastings including about 6000 people from out of town. Photo / Ian Cooper
Six60 played to a crowd of close to 20,000 in Hastings including about 6000 people from out of town. Photo / Ian Cooper
While organisers say Hastings Six60 concert, which drew close to 20,000, was successful - some concertgoers described witnessing fights and feeling unsafe.
Black Barn event manager Francis de Jager said the biggest show ever of its kind in Hawke s Bay was a success, and that bringing concerts to Hastings was fantastic for the wider community.