Feature article
We are breaking down NZ into the great houses of Westeros!
House of the Dragon is back! Will you survive the Dance of the Dragons?
17 June 2024
17 June 2024
AI summary
Inspired by *House of the Dragon*, we've matched New Zealand regions to the great houses of Westeros based on their unique traits. Auckland is the powerful House Lannister, while political Wellington is House Baratheon.
The cold south of Canterbury and Otago reflects House Stark, and fertile Hawke's Bay is House Tyrell. Other pairings include the rugged West Coast as House Greyjoy, sunny Northland as House Martell, and the volcanic Bay of Plenty as House Targaryen.
House Stark - Canterbury and Otago
Castle of choice:
1640 Lilybank Road, Lake Tekapo
House Lannister - Auckland
Castle of choice:
27 Marine Parade, Herne Bay
House Baratheon - Wellington
Castle of choice:
59 Howard Road, Point Howard, Eastbourne
House Tyrell - Hawke's Bay
Castle of choice:
1 Breckenridge Lane, Taradale, Napier
House Greyjoy - West Coast
Castle of choice:
5770 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, Buller
House Martell - Northland
Castle of choice:
659B Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie, Whangarei
House Targaryen - Bay of Plenty
Castle of choice:
340H Pahoia Road, Whakamarama, Western Bay Of Plenty
