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The Department of Conservation is a government agency with a mandate to help people enjoy themselves in the outdoors.

It is perhaps the greatest compliment a dive site could receive - legendary oceanographer, the late Jacques Cousteau, named the Poor Knights islands as one of the world’s top 10 underwater wonderlands.

Tucked away in one of the most remote corners of Fiordland, Doubtful Sound offers a unique wilderness experience including the chance to see one of the rarest penguins in the world - the Fiordland Crested Penguin ...

Kaikoura is a leading nature tourist destination, best-known for its whale watching tours.

International high flyers are choosing Nwe Zealand as the place to fulfill their dreams - not for investment returns but to follow their passion.

The Lord of the Rings was filmed over 274 days, using 350 purpose-built sets in more than 150 locations all over New Zealand (including 30 Department of Conservation sites).

New Zealand's first truly successful rock group internationally was Split Enz, formed in 1972.

New Zealand merino wool is being used in the fashion houses of Yves St Laurent and Ralph Lauren as well as by several leading international fabric manufacturers and knitwear companies including Italian suit manufacturer Loro Piana and American suitmaker Oxford Clothes.

Joining the ranks of New Zealand's top luxury lodges in 2002, Fiordland Lodge combines comfort and indulgence with design that reflects the rich Fiordland landscape.

Rikoriko cave, the world’s largest sea cave, is located in the Poor Knights Islands in the Northland region of New Zealand.