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New Plymouth

New Plymouth Foreshore: Photo taken by Bryce Hollands - A Network Dispatch Operator here at Powerco

New Plymouth residents knew this, but now the whole world knows; New Plymouth was voted the Worlds Best and Most Sustainable City in the 2008 International Awards for Liveable Communities. New Plymouth was also described as…"The best place in New Zealand to live, love, work and raise a family", by North & South, ACP Magazines.

New Plymouth's mesmerising Wind Wand, designed by renowned New Zealand artist Len Lye, marks the heart of our magnificent iconic coastal walkway, which runs along the foreshore from one end of town to the other.

Whether you are a surfer, skier, mountain climber, fisherman or regular beach walker, you can take advantage of the snow and world famous surf. You can enjoy visiting historic sites or simply marvel at scenic wonders.

With Mt Taranaki, Pukekura Park, brilliant lakes, New Zealand's only deep water port on the west coast and the awesome coastline in our own backyard, New Plymouth offers surroundings which boast the lifestyle people around the globe love to live.  

For more information visit www.newplymouthnz.com/LivinginNewPlymouth/

Mt Maunganui

Moturiki Island, Mt Maunganui: Photo taken by Mark Ireland - A Customer Works Manager here at Powerco

Mt Maunganui (also known as "The Mount") is a popular town, well-known for its white sandy beaches, surf and laid back village feel, located in the city of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region. The extinct volcano (also named Mt Maunganui or Mauao) dominates the region. A relatively short climb to the top presents you with a panoramic view of the surrounding islands, city and Pacific Ocean.

The township offers a relaxed café scene, superb dining, history and culture with plenty of activity all year round. The Mount neighbours Tauranga city, (population 116,000) and currently  the fastest growing city in New Zealand's North Island.

For more information visit www.priorityone.co.nz/about_western_bay_of_plenty/quality-of-life.asp

Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt is located in the Hutt Valley in the heart of the Wellington Region. A 15 minute drive out of New Zealand's capital city will take you to this cultural, upmarket, seaside community straddling the Hutt River.

With excellent public transportation, great night life, fantastic shops, brilliant dining, café scenes, plenty of things to see and do, and a large thriving community, the residents have a mass of opportunities at their doorstep.

For more information visit www.huttcity.govt.nz

Palmerston North

Palmerston North has been labelled the "Knowledge City" as it is the home of many educational institutions including Massey University and UCOL.

This city of around 78,000 offers economical living, picturesque gardens, the impressive Manawatu River, and loads of recreational opportunities.

Palmerston North is the gateway to all of the North Island's hot spots, from the surrounding cities, the wineries of Hawkes Bay and Martinborough, the Art Deco town of Napier and Central Plateau skifields. Many of the town buildings were built in the 1920's and 1930's, these have been refurbished to create what is the historical but contemporary busy city square of today.

For more information visit www.visionmanawatu.org.nz/29.html