Press Releases

A major revegetation project at Cape Reinga, an ecological hotspot on the tip of New Zealand’s North Island, is returning the land to its natural state – seed by seed.

Kiwi skateboarder Rob Thomson has completed an epic solo skateboard journey through three continents that began in Switzerland and finished in Shanghai.

New Zealand’s natural beauty, Māori cultural experiences, small towns and main tourist centres have earned high praise in The Lonely Planet’s new guidebook released today.

Lonely Planet will release its first dedicated guidebook to New Zealand’s adventure-packed South Island in April 2009.

New Zealand’s bar-tailed godwits, the world’s longest non-stop flying birds, are back home two weeks before expected, signalling an early start to spring.

A New Zealand outdoor clothing company is supporting the country’s 100% Pure image with a novel marketing strategy that’s included the introduction of a ‘baa-code’.

New Zealand farmland made famous in the Lord of the Rings films is being protected as a conservation park.

New Zealand has long been considered a romantic destination for weddings, honeymooners and couples seeking seclusion, but this summer it seems there’s extra lovin’ in the air.

The diversity of New Zealand’s cultures and some of the country’s spectacular landscapes feature in a major new movie that’s just hit the silver screen.

International travellers looking for a smart travel deal can try their luck this week with a complete New Zealand luxury travel package that’s up for grabs on eBay.