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Maori legend says food came as a gift from the gods, Ranginui the Sky Father and Papatuanuku the Earth Mother.

New Zealand is one of the most exciting New World wine-producing countries.

New Zealanders are famous for their ingenuity and creativity in many realms of endeavour, from science to art to music and literature.

A listing and background of the ‘club fields’ for skiing and snowboarding situated in the Canterbury region.

New Zealand’s 15811km of coastline produces top yachties such as the late Sir Peter Blake and Grant Dalton.

Thermal springs, resulting from New Zealand's location on the Pacific Rim of Fire, are found the length of the country including Rotorua, Taupo Te Aroha and Hanmer.

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

New Zealand, spa destination with a difference. While many spas worldwide are manufactured, New Zealand's approach has been to enhance the existing natural environment.

New Zealand spas and health retreats with accommodation, contacts listing. Luxury hotels and lodges excluded, listed separately.

New Zealand’s largest edible export earnings come from the land, with sheepmeat, beef, dairy produce, deer, goats and cereal products primary natural resources.