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We are breaking down NZ into the great houses of Westeros!
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17 June 2024
17 June 2024
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Inspired by *House of the Dragon*, we've matched New Zealand regions with the great houses of Westeros. Auckland mirrors the affluent House Lannister, while political Wellington aligns with House Baratheon.
The South Island's cold Canterbury and Otago represent House Stark. Other key pairings include:
- Hawke's Bay: Fertile House Tyrell
- Bay of Plenty: Volcanic House Targaryen
- Northland: Sunny House Martell
Each comparison playfully links our regions' unique characteristics to the iconic world of the show.
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
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