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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 NZ regions with the great houses of Westeros. Auckland is the powerful House Lannister, while political Wellington is House Baratheon.
Other key pairings include:
- Canterbury & Otago: Resilient House Stark
- Hawke's Bay: Prosperous House Tyrell
- West Coast: Rugged House Greyjoy
- Northland: Sunny House Martell
- Bay of Plenty: Volcanic House Targaryen
Each region's unique geography and culture mirrors its Westerosi 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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