
The East Coast is found on the North Island, between the Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay. The region’s biggest city is Gisborne, located at the northern end of the unfortunately named Poverty Bay.
Found roughly halfway between Taupo and Wellington on the country’s North Island, Palmerston North is the hub of New Zealand’s Manawatu region.
The Bay of Plenty is one of New Zealand’s most sought-after regions, boasting excellent career opportunities across several areas coupled with some of the country’s finest scenery.