Two ancient trees, both celebrities in their respective countries and with twin tales of cultural significance, have been united by a unique tourism initiative between New Zealand and Japan.
More than 4000 young Catholics are visiting New Zealand as part of an international pilgrimage to Australia to see Pope Benedict XVI for World Youth Day 2008.
Come summer 2009, international yachting fever will return to Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour as the world’s top racing yachties set sail in a new Louis Vuitton-sponsored yacht regatta.