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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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Queenstown is known as a city that’s full of hype, adrenaline and action but there’s another side to it too. It’s a city that also has some spectacular scenery to take in at almost every turn. There’s no better way to appreciate this than on your own two feet so we thought we’d highlight 11 …

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Updated: 2nd December 2019 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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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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Doubtful Sound, more often than not, plays second fiddle to New Zealand’s famous Milford Sound. This shouldn’t, however, deter you from taking a trip to visit this truly stunning place which is just a magical with a little less hustle and bustle. We’ve put together a Doubtful Sound Guide to tell you all you need …

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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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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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