Press Releases

The New Zealand screen industry has broken the NZ$3 billion barrier for the first time thanks to earnings from an increased number of feature films made during the last financial year.

Dramatic backdrops of New Zealand landscapes which feature in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' are so beautiful and look so perfect people will think they are CGI, says Martin Freeman, who plays Bilbo in the blockbuster movie.

New Zealand is set to increase its total mainland marine conservation domain by 50 per cent with the planned establishment of five new marine reserves.

Some of the world’s top mountain biking stars are heading to southern New Zealand to test their skills at the Queenstown Bike Festival.

Green fingered creativity and Kiwi innovation know few limits at the Ellerslie International Flower Show – New Zealand’s premier gardening and lifestyle exhibition – which draws thousands of eager gardening and design fans.

Professional golfers and celebrities are converging on Queenstown, New Zealand, for the 2013 NZ PGA Pro-Am Championship.

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'.