Orewa

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Introducing Orewa

Locals have fears that Orewa is turning into NZ’s equivalent of Queensland’s Gold Coast, but until they start exporting retirees and replacing them with bikini-clad parking wardens that’s unlikely to happen. It is, however, very built-up and high-rise apartment towers have begun to sprout.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

Thorn Tree forum discussion

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  1. kiwitraveller1t avatar
    RE: Toll roads in New Zealand

    by kiwitraveller1t 28 April 2011

    There is a booth either way but it means going off the road. The one North is at a petrol station( well marked) and going south you stop…
  2. Antipodean451 avatar
    RE: Beach Suburbs Auckland/Christchurch

    by Antipodean451 08 November 2010

    In Auckland the North Shore would probably meet the criteria. More specifically Devonport or Takapuna. Note such areas in Auckland are…
  3. ianw6705 avatar
    RE: NZ roadtrip - what you think?

    by ianw6705 05 August 2010

    But not really the point, is it? We took two full days to drive from Paihia to Whitianga around 4-5 Jan (with an overnight at Orewa…

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