There are days and nights of plenty on a steamy weekend in New Zealand’s sunshine capital, writes Paul Rush. Holidays are treasured as valuable family times and for those who seek seaside bliss, the Eastern Bay of Plenty is always a good choice. Whakatane is our undisputed sunshine capital and Ohope was awarded the title of New Zealand's Best Beach in 2010 - it's an 11km long crescent of smooth sand, safe for swimmers of all ages. Ohope Beach is backed by a long ribbon of road lined with modern homes suggesting a hint of hedonistic lifestyle. At dusk I wander along the swathe of sand listening to the muted voices of the surf, the hiss of the wave surge and the raucous cry of black-backed...
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