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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 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 …

15 Incredible New Zealand Islands You Need to See! Read More »

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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One of the best ways to cap off a great day out in New Zealand is to drive to a beautiful spot to appreciate a glorious sunset. We think our sunsets are pretty hard to beat and to prove it, we decided to create a list of the best New Zealand sunset spots that are …

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New Zealand is famed for its picturesque scenery which includes a variety of different landscapes including volcanoes. It’s quite a cool thing to be able to say you’ve stepped foot on a volcano and not something everyone gets the chance to do. We thought we’d make this dream a reality by sharing our favourite active …

10 Active Volcanoes in New Zealand You Can Visit! Read More »

If you were looking for an excuse to visit the Central Otago region this spring then look no further as Eat.Taste.Central is back from the 20th September – 28 October 2019. This great campaign, organised by Tourism Central Otago (TCO), will once again showcase the region’s best produce and ingredients in the trusted hands of …

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Summer is coming! The clocks have skipped forward, the thermometers have hit 20°C for the first time in ages and it’s time to get planning those summer roadies. Whether you’re visiting New Zealand for the first time or you’re a Kiwi born and bred, there are always new places to discover. New Zealand is one …

12 places you have got to visit in New Zealand this summer Read More »