Northland is home to a variety of people, from descendants of New Zealand’s first settlers, to new immigrants. Many people who visit Northland return, bringing their families, their skills, and their businesses, to enjoy a balanced lifestyle.
Northland’s warm climate is great for sports and other outdoor activities such as world-class scuba diving, arts festivals, golf on one of the world’s best courses, hiking through ancient forests, and horse riding.
Options for shopping include large franchises and well-established growers' markets, exclusive clothing, handmade chocolates, ecologically-sound skincare, and more.
Fresh local produce includes kaimoana – seafood, handcrafted cheeses, olive oil, and maturing local wine.
Housing options in Northland are both affordable and varied and include coastal beach properties or city apartments within a short stroll of the city centre.
Quality early childhood, primary, and secondary education is available as is adult education at the region’s polytechnic and other specialist training providers.
Explore the opportunities at the Northland Regional website: www.northlandnz.com.
