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Mission Estate Winery and Craggy Range Winery encompass the best of the old and new of New Zealand wineries.

At a school in Northland's flourishing town of Kerikeri, students from around the world can learn to read, write and sail.

Clean and green, wholesome and healthy, New Zealanders are keen producers of organic food, wine and beer.

Runga is a Malaysian-Maori pop artist, who has successfully fused European pop rhythms with Polynesian influences.

Fourteen-year-old operatic sensation Hayley Westerna has produced two albums already.

Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Michael Parmenter was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribution to dance.

The Toi Iho mark is a registered trade mark used to promote and sell authentic, quality Maori arts and crafts.

Christchurch teenage band Zed is a four-piece formed originally while Nathan, Adrian, Andy and Ben were at high school.

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

As a performing and recording artist, Moana Maniapoto has consistently pushed the boundaries of Maori music with her unique blend of traditional Maori elements and contemporary western grooves.