Archive for the ‘New Zealand’ Category
The Top 5 Man-Made Wonders of New Zealand
By Paul Holman-AHA Creative Strategies New Zealanders (aka Kiwis) are an innovative lot who love to invent, create and pioneer; many say that this approach is the heart and soul of the country. Nowhere is their creative approach more visible than in the top five man-made wonders of New Zealand, listed here.
March 21, 2012
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There Really is a Middle Earth Where the Hobbits Live
by Judy M. Zimmerman When world-famous film director, Peter Jackson, began scouting around for settings for his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy, he found just what he was looking for “Down Under” – in the islands of North and South New Zealand.
March 13, 2012
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Sam Neill from “Alcatraz” and “The Vow” is a Kiwi You Need to Know
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, currently starring in Fox’s new Monday night drama Alcatraz and hit movie The Vow, is a familiar face from his array of TV roles and Hollywood blockbusters. You may not know that Neill has a wine label, Two Paddocks, in Central Otago which was founded almost 10 years ago with [...]
February 23, 2012
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The Kingston Flyer Returns to New Zealand
New Zealand’s iconic vintage steam train, the Kingston Flyer, is back on the rails on a 14km stretch at the southern end of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown. The 125-year-old Flyer is a living piece of New Zealand railway history.
February 23, 2012
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Play with Your Food in New Zealand – the Top Kiwi Cooking Schools
BY Ruth Atherley – AHA Creative Strategies A growing number of “foodies” are choosing vacation destinations as much based on the gastronomy of the area as the history, culture, art or beachfront locations. The focus on cuisine doesn’t stop at dining; it also includes cooking. In New Zealand, food loving Kiwis provide a range of [...]
January 24, 2012
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Sustainable Wellington, New Zealand is a People-Centered, Connected Eco City
by Bea Broda Green Tourism is a popular buzzword in the travel industry, and everyone is getting on board in one way or another. Every hotel boasts evidence of some sort of environmental conscience, but many have been accused of “greenwashing,” meaning that they are only paying lip service to the public interest in environmental [...]
November 9, 2011
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A Kiwi Focus on Food and Wine in New Zealand Includes a Helicopter Wine Tour
Whether it’s sipping a single estate Pinot Noir in Martinborough, sampling freshly harvested Golden Bay scallops in Nelson, or grazing on seasonal delicacies that you’ll find nowhere else on earth, New Zealand’s vibrant food scene will please every palate.
October 27, 2011
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New Cycling Tour of New Zealand Takes Cyclists to New Heights
September, 2011 – Santa Monica, CA, From New Zealand’s deep south to the far north, the inaugural Tour of New Zealand puts a new spin on cycling New Zealand. Each year many cyclists pedal the length of New Zealand, but this new seven-day journey will have two mass groups – each of up to 1000 cyclists [...]
September 7, 2011
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Kiwis, Canadians and Rugby World Cup
By: Ruth Atherley Canadians and New Zealanders have always had a special bond. We each have a much larger country that looms over us, we’re friendly, polite, self-deprecating and can be more than a little cheeky. And of course, people from both countries have shown a particular fondness for microbrew beer and great wine.
September 1, 2011
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Top 5 Unique Places to Stay in New Zealand
By Ruth Atherley Many people head to New Zealand for the breathtaking natural beauty, the fabulous wine or the chance to learn more about Maori culture. Always creative, Kiwis are coming up with even more reasons to visit with new and interesting accommodation throughout the country.
August 10, 2011
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