Press Releases

Prime Minister John Key today (14.05.09) announced the Government would spend $50 million over three years to build a New Zealand cycle way.

An ongoing tug-of-war over the true origin of pavlova has been given a diplomatic twist by New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key who’s warned Aussies to keep their hands off iconic Kiwi items.

It seems the global pinch is providing a positive creative spin-off for New Zealand’s largest art event - the Montana World of WearableArt Awards (WOW) in Wellington.

‘Hobbit’ hype is gathering international momentum as Tolkien fans again focus on Middle Earth and New Zealand’s role in the making of the much-awaited Lord of the Rings’ prequel.

A British couple from Hong Kong, on honeymoon in New Zealand, have paid what is believed to be a record price for a bottle of the country’s fine wine – shelling out NZ$1000 for a Gibbston Valley Wines 2000 Pinot Noir.

A giant gourmet hangi, created by Kiwi celebrity chef Peter Gordon, will launch New Zealand’s 2009 celebrations for Matariki or Māori New Year.

Wintry conditions are creating a spectacular natural phenomenon at an iconic New Zealand tourist destination.

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.

Thousands of Japanese visitors have had a taste of Kiwi culture at New Zealand’s giant rugby ball in downtown Tokyo this week.

A traditional Japanese tea house and garden, designed and constructed in Japan, and then rebuilt in New Plymouth, New Zealand, is to become a major feature of this year’s Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival.