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New Zealand's Pacific Rim cuisine draws inspiration from Europe, Asia and Polynesia. Background information on various aspects of New Zealand cuisine.

Other New Zealand fashion designers of note. List with contact details.

Woodbridge Garden Situated half an hour north of Auckland city, this four hectare country garden envelopes a large pond and bog garden and includes areas of whimsical informality as well as sophisticated formal hedging. Woodbridge has featured in a number of New Zealand magazines and includes a productive potager garden, a dry garden, a bluebell grove and extensive perennial borders.

New Zealand is quickly gaining a reputation for producing world class wine.

New Zealanders have always been proud of their hands-on attitude and willingness to help out.

A few families have contributed their fair share to cricket in New Zealand.

There are many opportunities for visitors to New Zealand to interact with local Maori people and to see the country in a new way, through the eyes of the indigenous people of the land.

A flavourful mix of culinary innovation and cultural diversity has earned New Zealand its reputation as a fine food destination for discerning gourmets.

New Zealand's marine ecosystems and species are highly diverse. About 8000 marine species have been found in New Zealand waters. Details and management.

When competing around the globe, world mountain bike champion Vanessa Quinn often thinks of the stunning trails back home in New Zealand.