When Peter Jackson flew over New Zealand scouting film locations for his next big project, he was impressed by the green hills and peaceful pastures surrounding the little farming town of Matamata.
New Zealand has a proud record in international rowing and for its population has produced a disproportional number of world champions and Olympic medalists.
Michael Hill - the man behind the global jewellery empire – is one of New Zealand’s most successful businessmen, credited with revolutionising retail selling in Australasia.
The small rural town of Cambridge, a wealthy English look-alike village, hub of the New Zealand equine industry and home to the national rowing team, will welcome thousands of visitors for the 2010 World Rowing Championships.