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New Zealand Māori chef Charles Royal has come a long way since his days as a field chef in the New Zealand Army when the bush was a means of survival.

In recent years New Zealand has seen a resurgence in the traditional practice of ta moko – the permanent body and face marking of the indigenous Māori people.

Ta moko - traditional Māori tattooing, often on the face - is a taonga (treasure) to Māori for which the purpose and applications are sacred.

Colourful garden festivals and events throughout New Zealand during 2009.

Background information on the host towns and cities for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Thirteen host towns and cities in different New Zealand regions will help fill the 'stadium of four million' promised by the New Zealand Rugby Union for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Kiwi grit and determination, and a hefty chunk of local pride are behind New Zealand’s newest outdoor experience – a new walking network in the Kahurangi National Park, in the northwest South Island.

Calm settled weather, vibrant colour-filled landscapes and a long list of seasonally charged events make autumn the prime time to visit New Zealand.

Kiwi golfing legend Sir Bob Charles KNZM CBE – the first New Zealander to be admitted to the World Golf Hall of Fame – has been winning tournaments around the world for more than 50 years.

Inspired by watching his mother play, Danny Lee began his golfing career at the age of eight and 10 years later became the youngest person ever to win the US Amateur Golf Championship.