Living here

Taranaki is gaining a bit or a reputation as a lifestyle destination. Here are some of the reasons.

The commute to work can generally be measured in minutes, and you can count them on one hand. Even better, many are using the region’s growing network of walkways and cycle paths to get to work under their own steam – the local population has many active, outdoors types.

There are some seriously good sides to your down time – from mountain to sea, the region has pretty-much every pastime covered, though when you’re looking for a new home in Taranaki – some of the most affordable in New Zealand - take into account the shed space you’ll need for the surfboards, snowboards, mountain bikes and all the other tools necessary to make the most of living here. Board meetings will take on a whole new meaning when you’re able to surf in your lunch break, and snowboard/ski and surf in the same morning, with a seriously good coffee in between.

There’s a lot more to keep you connected to the world too, from epic events like WOMAD to the latest contemporary art at the stunningly shiny Len Lye Centre, opportunities to test your ideas at Start-up Weekend or Techweek, and many great social networking events to help you get settled.