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Fresh snowfalls on New Zealand’s southern winter playgrounds have arrived on cue for mid-winter holidays and the opening of Treble Cone – the South Island’s largest ski area.

A red carpet world première, a star cast and a celebrated local son will put Wellington – New Zealand’s capital city firmly in the spotlight next month.

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.

With New Zealand’s scenic landscapes about to star in 'The Hobbit' trilogy, Tourism New Zealand is eager to show the world that the big screen imagery is more than a fleeting glimpse of fantasy.

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.

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.

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.

Snow sports were out in force this weekend as the first two New Zealand ski areas opened for the official start of the 2012 winter season.

Some of the world’s rarest penguins are putting on a show for visitors to New Zealand’s Milford Sound.

After a century on the job, Queenstown’s steamy lady 'TSS Earnslaw' celebrated her birthday with a working holiday – a week of special outings delighting hundreds of locals and visitors.