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Island state of the art

There’s a film being projected onto the third-floor wall of a cartoon character chopping off his fingers with a meat cleaver. The character – a larger-than-life fellow with a big nose and scruffy grey dungarees – hacks away at the ring finger on his le…


Met someone you fancy on a plane?

It seems many an airline traveller takes a fancy to the person in the seat next to them.


Wheel good time at bikefest

Hospo veteran plans six new restaurants

The name Paul Mathis is synonymous with the Melbourne hospitality scene.




Events


South Asia Road Show 2012

South Asia Road Show 2012

12 Mar 12

to 22 Mar 12

Trade training is a vital part of Tourism New Zealand’s market development strategy for South East Asia, as it is essential that you as tra…


NZ Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition, Hamilton (02-Apr-2012 to 04-Apr-2012)

NZ Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition is held at TBA, Hamilton with a focus on Power, Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation. New Zealand Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition is an annual event for the wind energy industry of New Zealand. It is a u…


New Zealand Oil & Gas Expo, New Plymouth (08-Aug-2012 to 09-Aug-2012)

World Business Capability Congress, Auckland (05-Dec-2012 to 07-Dec-2012)

World Business Capability Congress is held at TBA, Auckland with a focus on Business & Management Consultants. This Congress will provide attendees with a more complete understanding of what it takes to become a successful organisation in today’s and …




New Zealand Travel


Queenstown’s mountainbike heaven

Having spent a full winter fooling round in the snow and shredding Queenstown’s powder, adventure filmmakers Diaries Down Under turned their lenses on the Central Otago town’s mountainbiking terrain.


Christchurch reopens for tourists

It’s a sombre day in Christchurch as the city marks one year since the powerful earthquake that claimed more than 180 lives and turned parts of the picturesque city into rubble.


Qantas cuts Auckland-LA route

Wellington out to woo Australians

Air New Zealand is attempting to market Wellington as a “hipster” capital to attract Aussies looking for cool.




Pacific Islands


Sailing through the tropics

What a difference a day makes. Twenty-four hours ago I was standing in line for a loaf of sliced supermarket bread. Today I’m standing on the back of a yacht, breathing in salt air and collecting an armful of warm baguettes from a smiling Frenchman. Wi…


Smart way to explore Polynesia

It’s well-known that French Polynesia offers some of the most expensive digs in the Pacific, but that needn’t stop you making like a cashed-up Kardashian and supping cocktails in Bora Bora with the best of them.


Smart way to explore Polynesia

Remote corner of French Polynesia

On remote Mangareva, in the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia, they’re planning a celebration, the biggest the island has ever seen.




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Travel Deals


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Cruise New Zealand and save up to 40%

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Glaciers, Beaches, Rainforests & Fiords

Glaciers, Beaches, Rainforests & Fiords

From $2,899 USD Per Person

Designed for those with a love of the outdoors, nature, adventure and meeting the local people this itinerary showcases some of the true highlights of our beautiful country. Kayak a…




Travellers' Tips


Here’s a tip: Leave your knife at home

On a recent trip, I parked my car at the off-site facility I use, like normal. I got on the shuttle and rode it to the airport, like normal. Everyone else got off the shuttle at the first stop, and I was the last person still waiting to get dropped off. The shuttle driver was [...]


Poll: TSA-friendly laptop case?

It seems like more and more travelers have TSA friendly laptop cases. For those of you who are unfamiliar, it is a briefcase or bag that opens a certain way, and you don’t have to take your laptop out at security. According to the TSA website, there are a number of guidelines to look for: [...]


Don’t forget your passport!! Or, the Home Warrior saves the day (again).

Quick Security Tip: Keep Socks Handy!

It’s getting to be a little warmer here in the South. This means that socks and boots are less prevalent, and flats and heels are having a bigger presence. And you know what that means–the bigger possibility of bare feet in airports! Okay maybe that’s not everyone’s logical conclusion, but as a frequent traveler, it’s [...]









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