10 Reasons to live in Hawkes Bay, NZ

Napier, Hawkes Bay 

In no particular order;

1. Vying for a seat at the corporate watering hole is nonexistent . Peace, sunshine, and lush grass at lunchtime is so easy.
2. Jandals and jeans are acceptable as work attire. Forget the blazer, you will feel overdressed.
3. Feel like you are on a constant holiday, slowed down pace, not too busy.
4. Napier I swear is growing more 'hipster'. Young people are taking back the town! In addition Havelock North seems to be developing a trendy foodie scene with popular eateries popping up left right and centre. Pipi, Mamacita and Namaskar India to name a few. No real clubbing scene but if you can't be bothered there's no pressure to go out. Save it for a trip to the big city.
5. You know someone wherever you go, but it's easy to avoid people too... Personal space is just a perfect amount.
6. Parking or travel times due to traffic is not a problem.
7. You can be super rural, or super townie within 10 mins 
8. The traffic is relaxing. You may think it's annoying going an average speed of 80kms on open rd but you will soon realise trying to go faster is a fruitless exercise. No other choice but to lax out and go with the flow. The commute does not exist. 
9. The people are down to earth and most have a warm smile on their dial. Plenty of clubs, societies and social groups to join. Personally I love the theatre scene. Napier operatic society is like having a rent-a-friend crowd. Awesome friends get made. It's hard if you don't get out and get involved though. Make an effort and people will pop out of the woodwork. Hawke's bay locals are cliquey but break into them and you will find the best friends you could ask for.
10. The weather is always great. Sunny Hawke's bay is what it's called. Best climate in NZ. Summer weather is beautiful.

Pano of the Open Air Black Barn Cinema in Havelock North Hawkes Bay.

I can still think of many good reasons to live in the bay but this is a good taster...

Some places to look up if wanting to live/work hb:

• Kiwibank call centre, 
• ABB
• No where! Do your own start up business.
• Watties
• Port of Napier
• Fastway
• Big Save HQ
• J.B Bostock
• Furnware
• Wineries galore
• Orchards
• SMEs
• Tourism

KiwiDee over and out xx