Story Angles

Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum in Wellington, celebrates New Zealand’s identity and has the largest collection of Maori taonga (treasures).

The northern waters of New Zealand are home to the biggest yellowtail kingfish in the world, known locally as kingfish or ‘kingies’.

Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds is an area of lush coastal forest, coves and inlets and skyline ridges.

Heritage Trails allow walkers the chance to explore the cultural, historic and natural heritage of the country.

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

Ever-obliging and dedicated New Zealand hotel and lodge staff reveal some interesting requests on the website of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World organisation.

'Spinning a Line' is a NZ book of short stories about fishing. Released 2001.

Wilderness Lodges at Moeraki on the West Coast of the South Island and at Arthur’s Pass in the heart of the Southern Alps are at the forefront of nature tourism.

New Zealand’s Star Player; Michael Campbell, born February 23, 1969, is New Zealand’s top golfer, ranked 19th in the world (Jan 2003).

Rotorua’s Waimangu Volcanic Valley was created in 1886 and is the only hydrothermal system in the world wholly formed within historic times as a result of a volcanic eruption.