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Queenstown’s Shotover Jets wind through spectacular canyons at breathtaking speeds. Combining thrillseeking with local history, Dart River Jet Boat Safaris also take some beating.

A list UK nurseries selling New Zealand plants including Avant Gardener which was established by New Zealand expat James Fraser.

Wairere, a valley of basalt boulders in the Hokianga, may be one of the Far North’s most remarkable, yet undiscovered rock formations.

Old and new in Hawke's Bay; Waiheke Island; sparkling varieties. Background info on niche vineyards. Success of Villa Maria.

New Zealand’s Wairarapa region, near Wellington, is renowned for wine and food. A book ‘Wairarapa Walks’ lists 62 excellent walks varying from forest to coastal limestone caves.

On February 6 1840, representatives of the British Crown met with prominent Māori chiefs of the northern part of the North Island, to sign the Treaty of Waitangi – the founding document of New Zealand.

In the heart of the King Country (Te Rohe Potae) and nestled in the greater Waikato region of the Central North Island, visitors will find a wealth of natural wonders, many of which lie underground amidst hundreds of caves.

Located in the south east of Fiordland National Park the Tuatapere Humpridge Track crosses some of New Zealand’s wildest land.

Mahi raranga, or the art of weaving, was a fundamental part of the pre-European Maori life and economy. For everyday domestic use kete (baskets) were created to carry and gather kai (food) and whariki (mats) were created to cover dirt floors and provide seating.

One of Wellington's most popular tourist attractions, the cars run from Lambton Quay in the commercial heart of the city and emerge in the Wellington Botanic Garden where the Lookout, Carter Observatory, Planetarium and Cable Car Museum are located.