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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
AI summary
Inspired by House of the Dragon, this fun guide matches New Zealand regions with the great houses of Westeros based on their unique characteristics.
Auckland is the powerful House Lannister, while windy Wellington is the political House Baratheon. Other pairings include:
- Canterbury/Otago as the resilient House Stark
- Hawke's Bay as the fertile House Tyrell
- West Coast as the rugged House Greyjoy
- Bay of Plenty as the fiery House Targaryen
Each region's landscape and culture reflect its fictional counterpart.
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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