[Alexander]

Hello there.....

Because my family and i, thinking to move to Hawkes Bay, we want to know more about it... Not just the internet information.. But as well the real life things........

Thanks for reading.....

Alexander....

[skirandone]

I've been there once. It's very beautiful. Lovely beaches, surrounded by lots of bush and has heaps of national parks. Rather secluded but that's the beauty of the Hawkes Bay. Great vineyards.

[Alexander]

He skirandone,

Thanks for your answer..... I hope that there are going to be more reply's....

Alexander

[skirandone]

Hey there,

Doesn't look like many people are posting.

I'll try and muster some comments

[Alexander]

Originally Posted by skirandone

Hey there,
Doesn't look like many people are posting.
I'll try and muster some comments

That is very nice, thank you. I was hoping for more posting Maybe i have to be more patient........
Alexander

[Enigmatic1]

Originally Posted by Alexander

That is very nice, thank you. I was hoping for more posting Maybe i have to be more patient........
Alexander

What exactly would you like to know and I'll try to help you with information in any way I can.

[Neophis]

Hawkes Bay is Awesome. Lots of Winerys, Good Weather, and if you like fishing, that is pretty good also.

[mikeartee]

Well, living here right now. There's nothing wrong with this part of the world, it's a little provincial, but the wine and fruit industries here provide an interesting lifestyle.

The food here in restaurants is fantastic, award-winning even. There's always something going on culturally, and the attitude here is pretty relxed. Great for families here. The education system might need a little boot up the arse, but there are some excellent schools here.

[Alexander]

What is it, that we want to know about Hawkes Bay. Let me tell something about the way of live we are living here today. Now we are living in a small town in Norway. We(my wife, two boy’s and I) are from The Netherlands. Here in Norway people are not very open. They will say hello and be nice in your face(when your lucky)… But than it stops. The people are very at them self, if you know what I mean. It takes a lot of time to come in there world. Now after 2,5 years, we have a little bit more contact with the local people. I know, we have to do it our selfs, to make contact. But I think, it’s strange to find out that my neighbour is my colleague at work after 4 months. She knew that we where neighbours, but she didn’t say a thing. The kids are doing fine, they have there friends. But getting old here, no thank you…
So, how are the local people in Hawkes Bay. I know it’s a big area. So let’s take Hastings for example… I know for sure that I have still more questions. About schools, sports, nightlive, shopping etc etc etc… So if you want to tell me… Thanks for reading my little story..
Bye for now
Alexander

[Alexander]

A little bit late with my reaction after the first reaction today. I need some time to write…
I like to have information about Napier as well…

[Alexander]

Back in the Spotlights

[Bits]

My only comment would be that I think Napier is nicer than Hastings. I wouldn't mind living in Napier, not so sure about Hastings. It really depends what area in these places. What makes you chose Hastings as have you considered other parts of New Zealand. Really to be honest, I guess it really doesn't matter what part of New Zealand one would like to live, they all have nice things about them and also not so nice things.

[Enigmatic1]

Originally Posted by Bits

My only comment would be that I think Napier is nicer than Hastings. I wouldn't mind living in Napier, not so sure about Hastings. It really depends what area in these places. What makes you chose Hastings as have you considered other parts of New Zealand. Really to be honest, I guess it really doesn't matter what part of New Zealand one would like to live, they all have nice things about them and also not so nice things.

I have to agree that Napier is nicer than Hastings but the cost of rent is slightly cheaper in Hastings but that's about the only positive about Hastings really, Napier definately has really good areas to live and the beach and lots more to do but then it's only a ten minute drive from Hastings so that's not too bad.

[kremelta versattchi]

apart from the sub- antarctic temps and the inter tribal cannibalism this is a relatively safe place to visit. Just avoid staring at anyone for more than 5 seconds at a time and remember that digital cameras are illegal in this military controlled region of NZ.

[Bits]

Originally Posted by kremelta versattchi

apart from the sub- antarctic temps and the inter tribal cannibalism this is a relatively safe place to visit. Just avoid staring at anyone for more than 5 seconds at a time and remember that digital cameras are illegal in this military controlled region of NZ.

Must be different there now ...... it is about 12 months since I was last there so I guess things change.......