Features

Sweet as ... girls can do just about anything they desire or imagine in New Zealand.

Christmas and New Year celebrations in New Zealand offer a summer twist on the traditional festive season.

Summer sun and water fun go hand-in-hand in New Zealand and this season is no exception with a colourful line-up of events that focus on sea, surf and sailing.

Avatar’s phenomenal win at the 2010 Academy Awards cemented a strong start to the year for the Kiwi film industry.

Ever-obliging and dedicated New Zealand hotel and lodge staff reveal some interesting requests on the website of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World organisation.

For more than 130 years, rugby has played a major role in the New Zealand culture.

Stewart Island is a nature lover’s delight. It features kiwis in their natural environment, Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary, and the Rakiura Walk.

New Zealand’s reputation for sustainable practice and environmental awareness has prompted growth in eco-tourism as more travellers seek eco-friendly accommodation.

New Zealand film makers recognised on the world stage include Sir Peter Jackson, Jane Campion, Andrew Niccol, Niki Caro, Vincent Ward, Geoff Murphy, and Taika Waititi.

New Zealand is the homeland of star Hollywood actors, including Russell Crowe, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin, Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis and Keisha Castle-Hughes.