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New Zealanders first started building boats out of necessity, as they lived in a country totally surrounded by sea.

Pure Trails New Zealand has developed guided hiking trips of the South Island of New Zealand specifically for the older active traveller.

New Zealander Anna Paquin has been extraordinarily successfully since her Academy Award-winning performance in Jane Campion's The Piano (1993).

New Zealand is renowned for the sheer range of adventure activities on offer, and new activities are being developed all the time. View operator listings at newzealand.com

New Zealanders’ love of the outdoor lifestyle and adventure has led to the international success of several fashionable outdoor clothing brands.

A revolutionary sports car that transforms into a speedboat at the touch of a button resulted largely from the drive and innovation of New Zealanders.

In Auckland you don’t have to walk far to get the best fashion from all over the world, as well as top New Zealand labels.

Part gallery, part penthouse, the Art Apartment offers her guests a unique opportunity to live among an inspiring collection of contemporary New Zealand art, all available for purchase.

With more than 900 restaurants, visitors to New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland, will have no problem finding food that suits their fancy.

New Zealander Jane Campion is one of only two female filmmakers to have ever been nominated for an Academy Award.