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How lucky are we to live in paradise? Not only is New Zealand an amazing place to visit during the warm summer months, it also delivers some serious winter vibes as well. Whilst our pristine beaches, stunning lakes and warm waters may be well publicised, those who choose to venture to our shores in the …

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Updated: 1st June 2020 Ssshhhh! Keep this one under your hats. If you want to save money on a holiday to New Zealand, a great way to do it is to keep an eye on our car relocation deals. You can pick up a car rental from as little as $1 a day and the …

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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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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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After a tough few months, it’s great to be able to get back to a new ‘normal’ here in New Zealand. After two months of lockdown, with travel restrictions in place throughout the country, the move to Alert Level 2 has opened up domestic travel once again here in New Zealand and a chance to …

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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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