Features

While New Zealand’s high streets are filled with shops and boutiques touting all the great international fashion labels, Kiwi followers of fashion also frequent many local fashion designers.

John Kirwan - a former All Black wing, who dabbled in league before turning international coach - is considered one of New Zealand’s most successful rugby players of all time.

Generations of Kiwis, past and present, have grown up with dolphin tales – the stories of ‘celebrity’ dolphins who’ve achieved local and sometimes international fame through their exploits in New Zealand’s coastal waters.

Eating out has fresh appeal in New Zealand with diverse destinations offering diners the chance to laze, graze and star gaze in exotic outdoor settings.

Birds have a special place in the folklore of New Zealand Maori, who believed the graceful winged creatures to be messengers from the spirit world.

Matariki – the Māori New Year – is a festive season for the tangata whenua or first people of New Zealand.

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.

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 and rugby go together like fish and chips, so it’s hard to imagine a time when the two weren’t closely linked.

High-flying Kiwis are making a name for themselves in the global movie industry – coupling daredevil talent with a passion for action.