Bay of Plenty

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.

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.

New Zealand’s North Island offers a full range of cycling experiences for cyclists of all abilities – from vineyard doddles to high speed downhills for top of the game mountain bikers.

Kiwi sense of adventure and innovative thinking is behind some unique New Zealand-designed adventure tourist attractions.

Some classic examples of Kiwi ingenuity, inventions and entrepreneurs.

A significant Māori cultural icon has come home after more than a century of foreign travels.

Dare-devil Kiwis have made their names internationally in many sports and high adrenalin outdoor pursuits.

Rugby World Cup excitement is spreading as communities from the north to the south of New Zealand react enthusiastically to the announcement of team hosting venues for the 2011 event.

Passionate rugby fans and hospitable Kiwi hosts all over New Zealand are throwing down the Rugby World Cup 2011 welcome mat – nowhere more so than in the 24 communities that will officially host rugby teams.

New Zealand musicians have put their own spin on genres like soul, jazz, reggae and rock to create a distinctive sound inspired by home, land and sea.