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Ingenuity and innovation are characteristics Kiwis are renowned for and the tourism industry in New Zealand is no exception.

The New Zealand Hillary Commission for sport and leisure created KiwiWalks of less than an hour and suitable for all ages to experience the outdoors. Overview, General Information.

New Zealanders first started building boats out of necessity, as they lived in a country totally surrounded by sea.

New Zealand operates 12 regional Fish and Game Councils to manage, maintain and protect species. The overseeing Government body is the New Zealand Fish and Game Council.

New Zealanders' outdoor lifestyle has created demand for high-quality lifestyle clothing. Line 7 is a leading world label in yachting sportswear. Also Untouched World and Snowy Peak, and uses for Merino.

The road to Sir Edmund Hillary's favourite beach in New Zealand is as rugged and unrefined as the man himself.

Swimming amongst wild seals is an exciting experience for visitors to Tonga Island Marine Reserve.

Overview of traditional Maori art forms; Maori Arts Network; background info on Maori art.

Background information on places to visit to experience Maori culture and info on marae culture.

Visitors to New Zealand are presented with many opportunities to experience Maori culture first-hand. Many cultural events and works of art combine Maori and European traditions.