Hawke's Bay Today

Hawke’s Bay Today has a fresh, lively look and a primary focus on local and regional news, business and sport. It also offers solid coverage of national and international developments. The paper has a strong features focus covering all topics from food and wine, agriculture and horticulture, home and garden, to books, travel, the arts, entertainment, health and technology.

Hawke's Bay Today is distributed to the Hawke's Bay area and surrounds in the morning Monday to Saturday.

In addition to the print publication, hawkesbaytoday.co.nz provides a digital presence for the region - find out more here.

Reader Profile:

Hawkes Bay Today readers are generally in very financially comfortable living situations. Their earning capacity is well ahead of the regional average, and they are inclined to indulge from time to time – especially if it involves food or wine.

GENDER

SECTOR

AGE

H'HOLD INCOME

 

% of readers

TOP LINE DEMOGRAPHICS

Male 46.30%
Female 53.70%
Top 3 Socios 37.04%
Top 3 Occupations 12.96%

 

% of readers

HOUSEHOLD DEMOGRAPHICS

Lifestage One – Dependent Children 3.70%
Lifestage Two – Independent Young Adults 9.26%
Lifestage Three – Adults with Young Families 14.81%
Lifestage Four – Adults with Older Children 11.11%
Lifestage Five – Empty Nesters 61.11%
Household Income $80,000+ 40.74%
Household Income $120,000+ 16.67%
Home Owners 66.67%
Mortgage Free Home Owners 42.59%

 

INDEX

% of readers

LIFESTYLE

My friends come to me for advice when they are buying a car 199 16.67%
I am passionate about cars 178 27.78%
I am in financially comfortable circumstances 133 44.44%
I would call myself a food connoisseur 123 14.81%
It's important to be involved with my local community 121 37.04%
Holidays are great when everything is organised for you 119 33.33%
Source: Nielsen CMI Q4 2012 - Q3 2013 AP15+, ABC 12 Months to 30th September 2013

READERSHIP

54,000

CIRCULATION

21,591

FREQUENCY

Monday to Saturday

SIZE

Mon - Fri Compact. Saturday Broadsheet