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Features about people, places and experiences in Destination New Zealand.

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New Zealand's film star landscapes

Over the past decade, New Zealand has developed a reputation as the perfect backdrop for big-budget movies.

New Zealand film-maker: Peter Jackson

Sir Peter Jackson is one of New Zealand’s best-known film-makers – he was knighted for his significant contribution to the Kiwi film industry in 2010.

From WOW to 'Avatar' for young Kiwi artist

A young New Zealand artist who produced her first national masterpiece at the age of eight, is a costume maker behind the hugely successful 3D blockbuster, Avatar - now the world’s #2 movie of all time.

Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, NZ

New Zealand’s Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is the southern hemisphere’s first dark sky reserve, and the world’s biggest.

New Zealand film-maker: Andrew Adamson

New Zealand director Andrew Adamson showcased his homeland to the world through one of his favourite childhood novels.

Star Kiwi film-makers

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.

Keeping New Zealand's green screen

The block-buster 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy was filmed over 274 days, using 350 purpose-built sets in more than 150 locations all over New Zealand and including 30 conservation sites.

Star Kiwi actors

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

Sirocco: NZ's conservation spokesbird

Sirocco may be covered in feathers but there’s nothing flighty about the world’s first official ‘spokesbird’ for conservation.

The World's Fastest Indian

The World's Fastest Indian - written and directed by New Zealander Roger Donaldson, and starring Oscar-winning Sir Anthony Hopkins - puts New Zealand centre-screen.

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