Hawke’s Bay
About Hawke’s Bay
ABOUT HAWKE’S BAY
The Hawke’s Bay region stretches from the hilly coastal land and floodplains of the Wairoa River in the north, across the fertile Heretaunga Plains around Hastings, to the Kaweka and Ruahine Ranges inland.
Its 360 km coastline offers stunning and diverse beaches:
- Waipatiki Beach – seaside cliffs, white sand, and pastoral scenery
- Waimarama Beach – long golden sands ideal for walking, swimming, surfing, and fishing
- Pourerere Beach – family-friendly with a safe lagoon for children
Notable landmarks include:
- Cape Kidnappers – world’s largest mainland gannet colony
- Lake Waikaremoana – home to one of New Zealand’s Great Walks
- Te Mata Peak – 360-degree views and spectacular walking tracks
Hawke’s Bay is a leading wine region with more than 30 cellar doors and is the first stop on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. Fertile soils produce peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, berries, apples, truffles, mushrooms, and quality beef, lamb, and vegetables.
Napier and Hastings, rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake, are cultural hubs. Napier hosts the Art Dec Festival, attracting over 40,000 visitors annually. Other major events include the Hawke’s Bay Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C!), held twice yearly, and the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival, celebrating theatre, music, dance, opera, comedy, visual arts, and literature.
Popular weekend markets include:
- Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market – Sundays
- Napier Urban Farmers Market – Saturdays
- Black Barn Growers’ Market – during summer Saturdays
The region’s population is expected to grow from 172,400 in 2018 to about 202,000 by 2048. Its economy is driven by food and wine production, alongside a growing health care sector. As of July 2022, the median house price was $733,500.
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About Hawke’s Bay
ABOUT HAWKE’S BAY
The Hawke’s Bay region stretches from the hilly coastal land and floodplains of the Wairoa River in the north, across the fertile Heretaunga Plains around Hastings, to the Kaweka and Ruahine Ranges inland.
Its 360 km coastline offers stunning and diverse beaches:
- Waipatiki Beach – seaside cliffs, white sand, and pastoral scenery
- Waimarama Beach – long golden sands ideal for walking, swimming, surfing, and fishing
- Pourerere Beach – family-friendly with a safe lagoon for children
Notable landmarks include:
- Cape Kidnappers – world’s largest mainland gannet colony
- Lake Waikaremoana – home to one of New Zealand’s Great Walks
- Te Mata Peak – 360-degree views and spectacular walking tracks
Hawke’s Bay is a leading wine region with more than 30 cellar doors and is the first stop on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. Fertile soils produce peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, berries, apples, truffles, mushrooms, and quality beef, lamb, and vegetables.
Napier and Hastings, rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake, are cultural hubs. Napier hosts the Art Dec Festival, attracting over 40,000 visitors annually. Other major events include the Hawke’s Bay Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C!), held twice yearly, and the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival, celebrating theatre, music, dance, opera, comedy, visual arts, and literature.
Popular weekend markets include:
- Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market – Sundays
- Napier Urban Farmers Market – Saturdays
- Black Barn Growers’ Market – during summer Saturdays
The region’s population is expected to grow from 172,400 in 2018 to about 202,000 by 2048. Its economy is driven by food and wine production, alongside a growing health care sector. As of July 2022, the median house price was $733,500.
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Paulo Baronceli & Nick Lowe
Stonewood Homes Hawke’s Bay was founded in 2009 by Peter Barnes. In 2021, experienced project manager Paulo Baronceli joined as Director, followed by Nick in 2023
when Peter stepped away from the franchise.
Paulo and Nick believe the best part of building a new home is the freedom to create a home that reflects each client’s lifestyle. Unlike renovating an existing property,
building new gives full design control and better long-term value.
“At the end of the building process, you will have a brand-new home that no one has used, and you will be the first family to write the history of a home.”
– Paulo Baronceli
Their ethos is to go the extra mile, delivering homes of above-average quality. Beyond the standard 10-year warranty, they offer a tailored post-build care program, resolving
any issues within 12 months quickly and without question.
With extensive project management experience and a trusted team of long-term subcontractors, Paulo and Nick maintain high standards despite industry challenges such as
labour shortages and supply delays. They have also broadened their supplier base to ensure reliability.
For those considering a new build, Paulo advises considering your personal circumstances, including your budget and wish list.
“You need to be realistic about your expectations and ask your builder for several options before you make your decision about a new home.”
Stonewood Homes Hawke’s Bay specialises in new home design and build as well as house and land packages. Based in Havelock North, the team completed nine homes
there in the past year. With strong investment returns and growing business activity, they see the area as a place with excellent long-term potential.
- Napier
- Hastings
- Havelock North
- Wairoa
- Waipukurau
- Clive
- Waipawa
- Tuai
- Frasertown
- Nūhaka
- Mahia Beach
- Whirinaki
- Whakatu
- Haumoana
- TeAwanga
- Waimārama
- Tikokino
- Ongaonga
- Takapau
- Ōtāne
- Porangahau
