Each year, more than 120,000 visitors tread the path to Cape Reinga, also known as Te Rerenga Wairua, at the top of the North Island. Photos by Bruce Munro. : The changing face

Murray Chong, of New Plymouth, is keeping alive the memory and values of his great-grandfather Chew Chong (Chau Tseung), who was a leader in New Zealand's early butter industry. : The changing face

New Zealanders are friendly, but trying to get a job without a reference is a vicious cycle, says migrant Indian chef Sunny Atwal (25), who has been living in Auckland for five years. : The changing face

A magnificent carved gateway at the entrance to Torere School, 25km northeast of Opotiki, on the East Cape. : The changing face

Paul Spoonley. Supplied photo : The changing face

Margaret Wilson. Supplied photo : The changing face

Jerome Hoitink, owner of the Napier Beach Kiwi Holiday Park. Supplied photo : The changing face

Patricia Ranapia (69) moved from Wellington to her late husband's home at Te Kaha, on the East Cape, 20 years ago. She now rents the local Catholic Church's former presbytery. : The changing face

A spectacular Hawkes Bay sunrise out-shines the Port of Napier lights. : The changing face