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Haka - A New Zealand Icon

Explore the stories and the meaning behind the haka, an ancient Maori dance, which electrifies the start of every All Black rugby game.

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Features

From fascinating places to visit, to culture, special events and more - we've collected a range of feature articles about New Zealand here for you to browse, learn from and be inspired by.

 
The World's Fastest Indian

The World's Fastest Indian

Finding the road to dreams: explore motorcycle legend Burt Munro's Southland. Walk where he rode, meet the locals and feel like you're in the movie filmed here: "The World's Fastest Indian".


Billy Connolly World Tour of New Zealand

Billy Connolly World Tour of New Zealand

You might not be riding a monster motor-trike like comedian Billy Connolly but you can still have a tour of New Zealand that's every bit as eclectic and exciting as his.


The Last Samurai Film Location

The Last Samurai Film Location

When the cameras are rolling, Taranaki effortlessly acts the part of old world Japan. But when the sets have gone, the region offers a totally authentic New Zealand experience.


Brebner Print Art Deco Weekend - Napier

Brebner Print Art Deco Weekend - Napier

In the coastal city of Napier, devastation wrought by a massive earthquake cleared the way for an Art Deco paradise. Each February, Napier celebrates its unique modernistic heritage with a weekend of 1930s fun and frivolity.


Whale Rider

Whale Rider

Whale Rider was filmed in Eastland, a region known for its remarkable, unchanged landscapes and authentic Maori encounters.


Trip of a Lifetime

Trip of a Lifetime

Richard Wybrow had his 'Trip of a Lifetime' in New Zealand! Discover more about Richard’s trip which aired on Travel Channel on January 11. Start planning your own New Zealand vacation and trip of a lifetime.


Wellington - city of cuisine and culture

Wellington - city of cuisine and culture

Stimulate your mind in Wellington. Discover the interactive displays of Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, and stroll around the fascinating specialty shops and chic restaurants.


Peschardt's Kiwi People

Peschardt's Kiwi People

For the 2007 series of Peschardt's People, Michael Peschardt visited NZ to interview Sir Edmund Hillary, Mark Inglis and Henry van Asch – three men well acquainted with the ups and downs of life.


Want your own Tailor Made New Zealand experience?

Want your own Tailor Made New Zealand experience?

Tailor Made Travel offer the highest quality personalised holiday experiences to New Zealand. Find out how you can get one for yourself!


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