Art & Culture

Rugby is an integral part of being a Kiwi and Rugby World Cup 2011 is destined to turn New Zealand into a non-stop party zone called the REAL New Zealand Festival.

From ancient times, Māori culture has been passed down from generation to generation through music, carvings, art, story-telling and reciting of whakapapa genealogies.

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.

Arts and Culture Feature; Overview of famous past and contemporary New Zealand artists and how they interpret their country, identity and culture.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Dame Malvina Major, Janet Frame, Nyree Dawn Porter, Katherine Mansfield.

Auckland's temperate coastal climate makes the great outdoors accessible all year round. Art and landscape combine at various gardens and events across the region, providing art lovers plenty of opportunities to enjoy art in the outdoors.

Kiwis love the arts, and local and international artists living in or visiting New Zealand are often inspired by the country’s diverse natural landscapes, friendly people and unique Maori culture.

Waiheke Island and Nelson are two strongholds for art and artist communities in New Zealand.

Auckland's dramatic coastal scenery is only the beginning of the contrasting landscapes found within a short distance of the city's downtown business centre.

The sea, the vessel, the voyage, the arrival. New Zealand was born on the waves, from two long migrations.