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From North Cape to southern Stewart Island, each Kiwi community has its own unique local way of celebrating New Zealand’s national day - Waitangi Day - on 6 February.

Just named on the 'New York Times' list of '2013 places to go', Waiheke Island - Auckland's island of wine, art and beach holidays - will host New Zealand's premier outdoor sculpture event this summer.

New Zealand’s latest blockbuster movie, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' has shattered box-office records and received a resounding thumbs-up by audiences around the world.

As New Zealanders head to cinemas for the public release of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey', everyday Kiwis are being asked to ‘take a bow’ and accept the award for 'Best Supporting Country'.

Wellington New Zealand turned on a party to remember for the world première of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.

Summer – as the Elves predict – will be good in Middle-earth: Calan vain, Ennor! Sí abgen edregol an i Laer ovol.

With a host of Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves and Orcs – not to mention stars, celebrities and fans – in town for the world première of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey', there is no doubt that Wellington truly is the Middle of Middle-earth.

Fervent Hobbit fan and online 'Rings' commentator Larry D Curtis has flown into Wellington, New Zealand, to track the action around the world première of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

As Wellington revels in celebrations for the world première of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey', a group of quiet high achievers will gather to celebrate the achievements of their colleagues on the red carpet.

New Zealand is in the midst of a nationwide party of Middle-earth proportions as host of the global première of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' on Wednesday 28 November.