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Updated: 11 December 2019 It’s now 12 months since a new initiative was launched in New Zealand and over those 12 months here at GO Rentals, we have really embraced the pillars that underpin the Tiaki Promise. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, now and for future generations. Tiaki means …

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January is the month when Summer has truly arrived. Long days and great weather mean you owe it to yourself to get out and about and make the most of it. Luckily, there are heaps of events taking place right throughout the country to enjoy. To help you choose which ones to go to we’ve …

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New Zealand has some of the most naturally wild and stunning natural landscapes in the world. There’s no finer way of enjoying the unrivalled, jaw-dropping views than from one of the lovingly restored steam trains in New Zealand. There’s a wide variety of steam train excursions to choose from so we thought we’d share our …

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It’s no secret that New Zealand is an incredibly beautiful country, a fact that’s obvious to anyone who steps foot on our shores. What you may not know is that one of the best ways to appreciate it is by hot air balloon! This gentle and romantically nostalgic form of transport gives you an absolutely …

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If you’re travelling in New Zealand’s South Island going from Christchurch to Dunedin (or the other way around) you’ll find a great town on the coast called Oamaru. It’s an awesome place to visit in its own right with some fantastic attractions and activities. We thought we’d share our favourite things to do in Oamaru …

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New Zealand is a small island nation that is mostly known for its two main islands – the North and the South Islands. What many people don’t realise is that there are literally hundreds more dotted around our coastline just waiting to be explored. We decided to make your island-hopping adventures a bit easier by …

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With summer nearly upon us, we thought it was time to delve into the big question on everyone’s lips. Just where is New Zealand’s best beach? With so many to choose from, it’s difficult to nail down just one best beach in New Zealand. After all, it depends on what you’re looking for in a …

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December is the month to be jolly in New Zealand, just like it is in most places around the world! Being near the start of summer, it’s also a month where we have a large number of tourists visiting to experience all our great sights and attractions. We thought it’d be helpful to curate a …

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