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New Zealand is an awesome place for skiing and we are very lucky to have a number of amazing ski fields throughout the country, making skiing in New Zealand super accessible. Whether you’re in the North or South Island, a ski field is never too far away and no matter whether you’re a beginner or …

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Home grown rental company takes out prestigious award GO Rentals were today announced as the proud recipients of the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Award in the car hire category for 2020. This is the company’s second win in three years, both times achieving a perfect score of five stars across every measurement rated, beating out …

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As we head into the winter months here in New Zealand, we are incredibly lucky to enjoy a climate that allows many golfers to play the whole year-round. With golfers missing out on two months of playing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a big uptick in the number of golfers hitting the …

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on events scene in New Zealand and around the world. There were a number of big events planned for July so we thought we’d update you with the latest on what’s happening with them so you can plan ahead and get your social calendar sorted! 1. Matariki …

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There’s no getting away from it. No matter where you go in New Zealand, people are out with their phones, cameras, tablets – anything that will take that perfect shot and deliver you the most likes, shares, comments and double taps! Instagram has changed the way we see the world. For those who are not …

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Updated: 14 May 2020 2020 has been a very strange year with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic which has affected countries all around the world. One thing that has really felt the impact has been sport. Whether it’s the professional sport we all love to watch on the TV or in the stands or …

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We’re a nation of many interests and passions and good music is definitely one of them. Soooo, we’ve pulled together a list of our favourite New Zealand music festivals to add to your yearly schedule with a range of sounds and styles to keep everyone happy! 1. Taupo Summer Concert Taupo is a place that …

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Is there anything better than a great food and wine festival? Gourmet food, quality wines and (in New Zealand’s case) picturesque settings. Just the mention of those things together brings a smile to your face. Since we’re all about the smiles, we thought we’d pull together a list of the best food and wine festivals …

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