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New Zealand Endangered Penguins Wearing Onesies

New Zealand Endangered Penguins Wearing Onesies With Penguin Awareness Day coming up on January 20, 2019, I wanted to send you some information on The Wildlife Hospital in Dunedin, on New Zealand’s South Island. They are using baby onesies to aid in the recuperation of endangered penguins.
- Friday, December 28, 2018

Christmas in the Land of the Long White Cloud

Pohutakawa -- Photo: Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Meri Kirihimete! That's "Merry Christmas" in Māori and just one of the many unique things you'll notice while celebrating Christmas in New Zealand. A Kiwi-style Christmas is all about summer, outdoor fun and relaxation. This doesn't mean that age-old traditions are ignored; they just get a different treatment. Here's how some festive celebrations will play out in various corners of New Zealand this holiday season.
- Thursday, December 20, 2018

Where to Spot Wildlife in New Zealand

Whale Watch Kaikoura
Photo: Whale Watch Kaikoura
Located at the bottom of the planet, New Zealand has a diverse range of landscapes in a country with a population that is tiny by world standards. With snowy alps, fjord-like sounds, volcanic plateaus, ancient forests and subtropical beaches, it’s no surprise that New Zealand has equally diverse and abundant wildlife.
- Monday, December 10, 2018

Learn the Haka on All Blacks Hallowed Turf

Learn the Haka on All Blacks Hallowed Turf Watching the All Blacks perform the haka before a match is a goosebumps moment for many sports fans around the world. Now there’s the opportunity for visitors to Auckland’s Eden Park to step onto the field and learn the Haka themselves.
- Tuesday, December 4, 2018


Visitors invited to act as guardians of New Zealand

Tiaki – Care for New Zealand, Tiaki Promise New Zealand’s tourism industry has come together to launch a major initiative inviting visitors to care for its unique land and environment. Under the banner of Tiaki – Care for New Zealand, the industry has launched the Tiaki Promise, which actively encourages all visitors to experience New Zealand in a way that keeps them safe, protects the natural environment, respects all cultures and preserves the country for future generations.
- Saturday, November 3, 2018

New Zealand issues ‘new’ world map

New Zealand issues ‘new’ world map How do you solve being missed off world maps? Take a Prime Minister, a global rock star, a Kiwi comedian and a Hollywood director, create a new map and put yourself at the centre of it.
- Sunday, October 28, 2018

Off-The-Grid New Zealand Accommodations

Peas in a Glass Pod Drop your phone, ditch the tablet, and enjoy the peace of being tech-free in these out-of-the-way New Zealand destinations. At these spectacular off-the-grid locales, you can surround yourself with nature and the incredible embrace of silence.
- Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Affordable New Zealand

Roy’s Peak Track – a hiking trail near Wanaka. With a little know-how and going into shoulder season (September, October, November, March, April and May), you can be budget-friendly in New Zealand. Finding your way around New Zealand is easy, people are friendly and helpful, local produce is plentiful and reasonably priced, and it’s possible to enjoy million-dollar scenery for no cost at all. And New Zealand is great for solo female travellers since it’s so welcoming and safe!
- Monday, October 1, 2018

Giant New Zealand Truffle in Special Edition Ale

Giant New Zealand Truffle in Special Edition Ale, Brew Moon Brewing Company The largest truffle found in New Zealand on record, unearthed in North Canterbury, has found its way into a special edition local ale. The whopper 1.37kg black Périgord truffle was dug up by Jax Lee, general manager of Kings Truffles in Waipara (near Christchurch), after her five-year-old dog, Freddy, sniffed it out beside an oak tree.
- Friday, August 24, 2018

New Zealand’s First Fully Smart Hotel

New Zealand’s First Fully Smart Hotel I hope you are having a great day. High tech and stylish, New Zealand’s first fully “smart” hotel has opened its doors in the heart of Queenstown.
- Tuesday, August 21, 2018

New Zealand Bungy Pioneer Unveils World-First Catapult Experience

AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand co-founder Henry van Asch revealed a new world-first adventure tourism experience – the Nevis Catapult – in the remote Nevis Valley near Queenstown, New Zealand. The Catapult sees thrill seekers experience up to 3G of force and speeds of almost 100km per hour in 1.5 seconds, as they are propelled 150m out across a ravine before dropping suddenly towards the valley floor and experiencing a series of jaw-dropping bounces.
- Tuesday, August 21, 2018


New Zealand’s Unique New Accommodations

Clifton Glamping
 New Zealand has several new unique stays available for guests looking for something in nature and a bit out of the ordinary. Clifton Glamping
 Clifton Glamping is perfect for those who love to camp, but want all of the comforts of home. This luxury glamping site overlooks the picturesque Maraetotara River in Hawke’s Bay and feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of modern living.
- Friday, July 20, 2018

Five Uniquely Kiwi Spa Experiences

Five Uniquely Kiwi Spa Experiences From geothermal mud to manuka honey, New Zealand's natural bounty is the inspiration behind a wealth of pampering beauty treatments. A session at the spa is always a treat, but in New Zealand it's even more special. Maori massage is a holistic experience for body and soul, and the geothermal mud, native plants and manuka honey will soothe and revitalize your skin.
- Friday, July 6, 2018

Auckland's Next Big Foodie Destination

Auckland's Next Big Foodie Destination Queen's Rise, a new laneway-style dining precinct boasting world-class design, impressive ambience and worldly cuisine, opened its doors last week at the iconic facade of 125 Queen Street introducing an exciting and unique collection of eateries to Auckland's Central Business District.
- Saturday, June 30, 2018

Learn About/Receive a Maori Tattoo at Te Puia

Maori Tattoo at Te Puia, Arekatera Maihi Visitors to Te Puia – New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI) – in Rotorua, are now able to take away a permanent reminder of their visit at the new ta moko studio. (Ta moko is traditional Maori tattooing, often on the face, and its purpose and applications are sacred.)
- Monday, June 25, 2018

See the All Blacks’ Haka in New Zealand

See the All Blacks’ Haka in New Zealand Most sports fans (and even non-fans) know who the New Zealand All Blacks are – and recognize the fierce and electric haka that they perform prior to a match. Now, there is a chance to see the All Blacks play in their home country of New Zealand.
- Monday, June 18, 2018

Restaurant Offers Maori Language Lessons

Restaurant Offers Maori Language Lessons Popular Christchurch, New Zealand seafood restaurant Fush has introduced free Maori language classes on Monday nights and the first event attracted over 600 people.
- Thursday, June 7, 2018

Jackson’s New WWI Trench Experience

Quinn’s Post Trench Experience An extraordinary sensory experience opened at The Great War Exhibition in Wellington in April. Created by Sir Peter Jackson, The Quinn’s Post Trench Experience combines his world-acclaimed storytelling artistry with a personal passion for World War I military history and stories of the experiences of New Zealand soldiers.
- Thursday, June 7, 2018

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