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With the summer holidays in full flow and plenty of long weekends on the horizon, Auckland is one of the most popular places for a weekend getaway. With so many events coming up in the City of Sails, the biggest challenge you will have when planning a weekend getaway is deciding when to come. One …

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November’s a great month for getting out and about in New Zealand. It’s the month where Spring fizzles away into Summer and the spirit of the people starts to get festive with Christmas just around the corner! It’s also the last chance to dedicate some time to getting out and about before the mayhem of …

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We love a good festival here in New Zealand and it’s something we like to think we’re pretty good at. Over the course of a year, there are literally hundreds of festivals that take place all across the country from huge food and wine festivals to smaller community events that even include gumboot throwing! In …

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October is usually the month that many look forward to in New Zealand. As we enter the final quarter of the year, Christmas seems like it is just around the corner and the early signs of summer are upon us as we head into warmer days and lighter nights! 2020 is going to be a …

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Updated: 4 August 2020 Well, 2020 has been a real curve ball so far. COVID-19 has put a real spanner in the works on so many plans, however we are pretty lucky here in New Zealand that a lot of events and activities are back up and running. Auckland is not only New Zealand’s biggest …

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Updated: 31 July 2020 To New Zealanders, the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival is about as kiwi as it gets. It’s an NZ institution on the festival calendar and one not to be missed. It’s the stuff of legends. It’s the best place in New Zealand and some would argue, the world to try oysters. …

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With the coldest month of the year behind us, the month of August is one to get out and about again and attend a few fun and interesting events. There’s no shortage of events and we’ve put together a list of the best 6 events in August in New Zealand for you to enjoy! 1. …

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When people think about New Zealand as a destination, a lot of time is spent talking about the South Island. There’s good reason for this (which we’ve already covered) but you’d be doing yourself a massive disservice by not choosing to explore the North Island. We thought we’d make a strong case for this by …

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